Obituary of Richard "Red" F. Charron

QUINEBAUG - Richard "Red" F. Charron Sr, 86, of Parkway Drive, Quinebaug passed away on June 28, 2015 after a brief illness. He leaves his wife, Jean (DuBois) Charron; four children, Richard Jr and his wife Annette of Scotland, Patricia Charron of Southbridge, MA, Cathy Marcoux and her husband Michael of Putnam and David and his wife Lisa of North Grosvenordale, a step daughter, Beverly Houle and her husband Lawrence of North Grosvenordale, grandchildren Criss, Karen, Jessica, Nicholas, Andrew and Nicole; great grandchildren Kayla, Megan and Jacob. Richard was the son of the late Frank and Noella (Girouard) Charron. He is predeceased by his sisters Lillian Sinchak, Irene Pepin, Gertrude Blanchette, and Doris Cunha, also his step daughter Holly Tarr. Richard served in the US Navy. He worked at Pratt and Whitney for 17 years and then at Belding Heminway for many years. He enjoyed working with his hands and was a skilled carpenter and woodworker. He was a life-long member of the Knights of Columbus as well as a member of the American Legion. His drink of choice was always Pepsi! After cremation, a graveside service will be Friday July 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Cemetery, North Grosvenordale. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com Funeral arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, Putnam, CT