The death of Joseph Real “Ray” Hache of Sussex occurred February 24, 2006 at the Sussex Health Centre at the age of 64. Born in St. Isidore, NB, raised in Bathurst, NB, the only son of the late Ovide and Yvonne (Arsenault) Hache. Ray is survived by his wife Donna M. (Terrio) Hache, daughter Debbie Balcom (Terry) of Georgetown, ON, sons Keith Hache of Red Deer, Alberta and David Hache (Debbie) of Marathon, ON, grandchildren Brooke, Brandon, Jacqueline, Blake and Drew; sisters Carmelle Duguay (Robert) of Bathurst, Yvette Frenette of Bathurst, Irene Mann (Gerald) of Fredericton and Edna Shaw (Floyd) of Newmarket, NB, as well as several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to; Dr. Stevenson, Dr. Braun, Dr. Bishop and all of the nursing staff at the Sussex Health Centre for their excellent care and support. At the family's request there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday March 1, 2006 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the NB Lung Association, the Sussex Health Centre or the charity of the donor's choice. Donations can be made by contacting Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) or at www.sussexfh.com.