Obituary of Andre Bernard Courchesne

COURCHESNE, Andre – Peacefully at home with his family by his side, Andy Courchesne, died on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the age of 90.  Beloved husband of Jacqueline for 24 years.  Loving father of Andre Jr., Windsor, Monique Wagner (Brian), Sarnia, Nicole Courchesne (Borden), Sarnia.  Dear step-father of Lisa Fex (Don), Oakland, Angie Lai, Alberta, Claudette Cary, Sarnia and Richard Thibodeau, Sarnia. Cherished grandfather of Charles (Becky), Chelsea, Marcus, Katie and Brooke. Great-grandfather of Michael and Owen. Brother-in-law of George Langlois.  Predeceased by his parents Clara & Arthur Courchesne and his siblings; Bob Courchesne, Paul Courchesne (Charlotte), Fernand Courchesne, Reina Lilko (Joe) and Cecile Langlois and Harvey Courchesne and his first wife Noreen and step-son Denis Thibodeau and his grandson Deni.

Andy was a process operator with Sarnia Fiberglas until retirement in 1990. He worked for many years at Shoppers Drug Mart as a valuable employee.  Many will remember his smiling face when he delivered their prescriptions.  Andy was a loving husband and father and devout catholic, who always was there for his family and friends. He will be sadly missed but always remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Benedict’s Church on Wednesday, February 22^nd at 10:00 a.m.  Interment to follow at Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.  As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 475 N. Christina St.N., Sarnia, N7T 5W3 or the Alzheimer Society, 8-420 East St., Sarnia, N7T 6Y5.  The family extends their gratitude and thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospice, Bayshore, VON and Alzheimer Society for their compassionate care.  Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com