Betty Evelyn Janet DuChene

[1946] - November 7, 2024

Betty Evelyn Janet DuChene of Chatham passed away suddenly in Cancun, Mexico on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the age of 78. Betty was the daughter of the late Bert and Helen (McPhail) Payne.

Beloved wife of Peter DuChene. Cherished mother of Jennifer Dureno (David) and their children Jacob, Olivia, and Colton; Stefan DuChene (Wendi) and their children Carter, Peyton, and Bennett; Andrew DuChene; and Jonathan (Krista) and their children Micah, Seth, and Leah. Dear sister of the late Ariel Hills, the late Marilyn Kettlewell, the late Robert Payne, Shirley Deighton, and Joan Gardiner.

Betty was an X-Ray technician before leaving to raise her children full-time. She later worked in retail for several years and dedicated her time as a volunteer at her church and within the local community.

Family and friends are invited for visitation at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg, from 6–8 PM on Tuesday, November 19th. The funeral will be celebrated at Thames Christian Fellowship, 400 Park Avenue East in Chatham, at 1 PM on Wednesday, November 20th. The family will receive guests from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the church prior to the funeral service.