Obituary of Charles "Chuck" Welch, Jr.

Charles “Chuck” Welch, Jr., 71, of Mason Hill Road, Dayville, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 surrounded by his loving wife and his family that he loved at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Burlingame) Welch. He was born October 18, 1943 in Washington, PA, son of Charles H. and Nora Marie (Bopp) Welch, Sr. He had made his home in Killingly since 1968. He had worked at Anchor Glass Co. for over 27 years, retiring in 1997. Chuck had served as VP of Local 31 GMP, for 17 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 21 for 35 years, an avid baseball fan, rooting for any team to win against the Red Sox. He was a veteran of PA National Guard serving with the US Army. He would never miss a wrestling show and passed that interest on to his grandchildren while cutting an apple for them to enjoy. He enjoyed fishing with his kids and grandchildren. In addition to his wife Patricia of 30 years, he leaves his children, Charles R. Welch (Tracy) of Danielson, Pamela Heffern (Darrell) of Hadley, PA, Philip D. Welch (Cheryl) of Canonsburg, PA, Kelly Welch Lumbra (Norman) of Dayville, David Martel (Wendy) of Dudley, MA, Shawn Martel (Jessica) of Dayville, Steven Martel of Dayville, and a daughter Tammy Tetreault predeceased him. His siblings Betty Baumgardener of Slippery Rock, PA, Jack Welch, of Washington, PA, John Welch of Cannonsburg, PA, Diane Austing of Dennison, OH, 19 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Calling Hours will be Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory DKH Diabetes Program, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com