It is with profound sadness that the family of Mrs. Cherie O’Rourke announce her passing on Tuesday August 30th, 2022, at her home at the age of 73 years. Cherished daughter of the late Louie and Ellen Jacques. Beloved wife and best friend of John (Rick) O’Rourke (2018) for over 53 years who are now together again. Loving mother of Lorrie O’Rourke and her partner Wayne Demers of Chatham, Shelly Archbold and her husband Daniel of Decatur, Indiana, and John (Rick) and his wife Marlea O’Rourke of Chatham. Special grandma of Ashley O’Rourke (Athony), and Justin O’Rourke (Jaden St. Pierre), Christian Couture (Allyson Huckle), Jessica Couture (Micheal), John Richard the 3rd O’Rourke (Hana), McCayla Archbold (Tim), and Danny Archbold (Kaylie), and special great grandma of Addilyn O’Rourke and Beckham O’Rourke. Dear sister of Carol Bechard (Roland), Dianna (Brian Miller), Tracy, Brad (Kim), and George Jaques (the late Franny). Dear sister-in-law of Gary O’Rourke (Cheryl), sister-in-law of Julie O’Rourke (the late Pat), and daughter-in-law to the late John and Dorothy O’Rourke. She will be missed by serval nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Tomen, Mary Beth Cadotte, the VON and Leanne. Cremation has taken place with interment at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington West, Chatham, 519-352-2710. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be left at www.alexanderandhoulefuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Cherie O’Rourke August 30 2022..
Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Chatham, Province: Ontario