Gerard J Charette -- Cumberland
Gerard J Charette -- Cumberland
Cumberland,
Gerard J. Charette, 80 of Cushing St., died Thursday at home. He was the husband of Edna T. (Coulombe) Charette.
Born in Fall River, MA. he was the son of the late Joseph and Roseanna (Cantin) Charette. He lived in Cumberland since 1963 previously residing in Central Falls and Fall River.
He was employed by the former Brown & Sharp Company in Providence and Kingstown for 30 years, retiring in 1981.
He was a WW II US Navy Veteran.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus # 5876 South Attleboro, Israel-Couture Post of the VFW # 2274, Cumberland and AMVETS, Central Falls.
Beside his wife he leaves three sons, Norbert G. Charette of Sarasota, FL, Marc R. Charette of Cumberland, Neal A. Charette of Burrillville. One daughter Janet E. Charpentier of Orlando, FL. One brother Alfred Charette of Fall River, MA., one sister Jeanette Lavoie of Ft. Meyers, FL. Fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Ronald R. Charette.
Military Funeral will be held Monday at 8 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in the Historic St. Joseph Church, Mendon Road Cumberland. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cumberland.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Sunday 4 to 8 PM. Directions/guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com