DUCHARME, Maxime Voisard - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maxime Voisard Ducharme ("Popa Max"), who peacefully passed away at home on June 3, 2018 at 87 years of age.
Max was a beloved father to his two children Jason Ducharme and Roxane Graham, proud grandfather of Darcy, Gavin, Rachael, Michael and Sarah and great-grandfather to Venice and Vienna.
Max was born in Sudbury in 1931 and moved to Toronto to pursue his love of design.
He graduated from the Ontario College of Art in 1958, earning an Eaton design scholarship. He joined Phillips Electronics in 1959 and quickly assumed the role of Chief of Design. In 1960 Max designed the "Bean Radio" which was a commercial success, it won international awards and was one of the last Canadian-designed and manufactured transistor radios.
It is difficult to describe the type of man that Max was – he was one of a kind. He was someone to count on and he showed us all how to love, laugh, innovate, be entrepreneurial, survive in the woods and never conform to popular wisdoms.
He would lecture anyone who'd listen about design, while at the same time teaching about love and respect. He was an accomplished musician; playing the piano, guitar, autoharp, clarinet, tambourine, harmonica, kazoo and vocals – often all at the same time. He had many life-long friends.
He was truly an example of how to live life to its fullest. In accordance with Max's wishes, a private family interment will take place in Sudbury at a later date.
Max will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed. We love you Max.
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