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Message from Beverly Gagne
November 1, 2015 7:45 PM
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. We had been in touch for the last year and a half after reconnecting at our reunion. I enjoyed his book recommendations and last heard from him on September 24th. I will miss hearing from him. Rest in peace dear friend.
Message from Andrea Gravereaux
October 25, 2015 10:17 PM
We were all surprised and saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. A group of classmates had reconnected more than once after our last big class reunion, and Charlie was able to join us on a few occasions when he was visiting his sister in nearby Rowayton. In addition, he shared some of his personal poetry with me, after finding out that I had taught English at our high school alma mater....he wanted and encouraged my feedback. That was Charlie, always ready to think and rethink ideas and possibilities. Fitting that he was bicycling at the very end--he loved riding so! May he be riding with the angels all over God's beautiful HEAVEN!
Message from Ariel
October 25, 2015 3:18 AM
Charlie was my therapist while I was at Oberlin - I've thought back many times since then, man, he was a great therapist! And a great person. I remember crying to him during the last week of senior year, saying, "I don't know why I'm crying" and he said "transitions are painful. just because you feel like you should be happy doesn't mean that you are. You don't know what will come next, and that's scary." The kindness and practicality in his voice made him more like a friend than any therapist I've ever seen. I'm so grateful he was there in my life, then. I am sorry for your loss.
Message from Michael Malone
October 25, 2015 12:28 AM
I volunteered with Charley at PlayhouseSquare. He was my mentor and showed me how to do the job. I will miss our sports discussions and his kind demeanor. He even gave me a copy of his poem December Nights by the Reservoir.My sincere condolences to the family and as for me Sunday Wheelchair Duty will never be the same.
Message from Rinda Farnham
October 22, 2015 9:26 AM
Prayers for Charlie's family on this sadden day. I am so glad he came to the 50th reunion and we got to talk and enjoyed each others company. He is a very sincere and caring person and loved by everyone. Rest in Peace Charlie and love from the class of '62 NCHS
Message from King Chapin
October 22, 2015 8:52 AM
SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent by H. King Chapin.
From dear friends from New Canaan Ct and Classmates of The Class of '62 New Canaan High School
Message from Esmeralda Martínez Tapia
October 17, 2015 10:59 AM
My condolences to Charlie's family on their loss. He was a kind, very generous, helpful friend. San Miguel de Allende awaits you, dear Charlie. Ahora puedes ir cuando quieras. Descansa en paz.
"The world is illuminated and myself awake", words from a poem Charlie wrote about San Miguel de Allende, México.
"The world is illuminated and myself awake", words from a poem Charlie wrote about San Miguel de Allende, México.
Message from George E. Clark
October 15, 2015 7:50 PM
My sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy goes out to Charles family and friends for the loss of Charles.
Sincerely,
George E. Clark & Family
Sincerely,
George E. Clark & Family
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