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Edward J. Charland, Sr.

Published: July 26, 2012 14 Condolences

Edward

1927 – 2012

Woodstock – Edward J. Charland, Sr., 85, of Pleasant View Drive, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, in his home. He was the loving husband of Jeannette (LaRochelle) Charland for 64 years. Born in West Warwick, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Silva) Charland.

Mr. Charland worked as a plumber for the Connecticut Department of Corrections. He also worked for Pratt and Whitney. He enjoyed traveling, spending his winters in Florida, reading, and watching sports. He also loved his cat, Zoe.

Edward was a World War II Navy Veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post III in Woodstock, VFW Post 10088 in Thompson, and was the past President of Connecticut State Employee Association.

In addition to his wife, Edward is survived by; his son, Edward Charland, Jr. of Woodstock; his daughter, Janet Oloff and her husband Richard of Ashford; his sisters, Anne Dery and her husband Ken of Woodstock and Doris Gefvert of Putnam; four grandchildren, Michael Charland, Jeffrey Such, Amy Kollbeck, and Keri Egan; seven great-grandchildren, Jasmine Charland, Blake, Dominic, and Avery Kollbeck, and Brayden, Kailynn, and Addison Egan; and his sister in law Rita Watts and her husband Gary. Edward is predeceased by his sister Delores Ide.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Edward’s family at 9:00 am on Monday, July 30, 2012 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Mary Church, 230 Providence St, Putnam, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: CT, Danielson, Day Kimball Hospital, Edward J. Charland, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Hospice of Northeast Connecticut, Memorial, North Grosvenordale, Putnam, Sr., St. Joseph Cemetery, St. Joseph Church, St. Mary Cemetery, St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Thompson, Valade Funeral Home, Woodstock

Condolence Messages

  1. Keri

    July 27, 2012 at 6:03 am

    So well liked, well respected, and a strong person in many ways – the Pepe you were to us grandchildren, how you loved, helped and believed in us always is the Pepe I will cherish and remember. I thought that you were invincible, but the Lord showed me otherwise yesterday. I’m so thankful that you were My Pepe…thank you. Love you forever…Keri…or as you called me for so many years, “Amy” 🙂

  2. Denise Batalha

    July 27, 2012 at 6:33 am

    My sincerest condolences to the Charland family. Eddie will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and sending out much love.

  3. Terry Guertin

    July 27, 2012 at 9:01 am

    Dear Anne,

    My condolences on the loss of your brother. May your memories of happier times console you.

  4. Kathryn Lyman

    July 27, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    My sympathies for your family. It is so hard when a loved one goes to Heaven !

  5. Donna Perry

    July 27, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Dear Janet and Your Loving Family,
    I am sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father. This is a very difficult time, but I am praying that God will wrap you in His loving arms and give you peace.
    Sincerely,
    Donna

  6. Barbara Gilhuly

    July 28, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    Dear Janet,
    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You and your family will be in my prayers. Pat and I send out our deepest condolences to you and your family.

  7. Edwina and Rod July 28, 2012

    July 28, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Janet, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad, difficult time. I know you will be surrounded by friends that will comfort you and your memories will bring you peace.

  8. Annette Peterson

    July 29, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Jeanette and family. My heartfelt thoughts are with you today. Don’t be sad, be joyful of all the good yrs of your life together. Memories can never be erased.

  9. Diana Bartus

    July 29, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Dear Janet,

    I just heard the news about the loss of your Dad and want to send you and your family my deepest sympathy . You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

  10. Janice and Bill Gowdy

    July 29, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Janet,
    Bill and I want to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love Bill and Janice Gowdy

  11. Celina

    July 30, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Jeannette, you and Eddie were so special to me growing up I will always have fond memories of him. I will pray that God gives you strength during this very difficult time.

    May the family take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

    Celina Brasier (Petrin)

  12. Terry Holybee

    July 31, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Dear Janet,
    I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
    Love, Terry

  13. Gloria Krol

    August 1, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Dear Janet,

    My thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. It’s never easy but know you are loved and cherished.

    Always,
    gloria

  14. Jane Ellison

    August 7, 2012 at 6:56 am

    Dear Anne,

    So very sorry on the loss of your brother. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.

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