Mr. Andrew I. Charron Obituary (1925

Attleboro – Andrew I. Charron, 92, of Attleboro, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Garden Place HealthCare Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of Clara L. (Kozlowski) Charron whom he married on September 14, 1947 in Chelsea, MA. He was born on November 26, 1925 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and a son of the late Victor and Alice (Besette) Charron. He received his education at St Joseph’s School in Attleboro. In 1942, Andrew joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and participated in the construction of the Mohawk Trail in western Massachusetts. On March 26, 1943, Andrew enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country during WWII, until his honorable discharge, on May 10, 1946, with the rank of Gunner’s Mate Third Class. While in the Navy, he served with the original crew of the destroyer USS Luce and was severely wounded in action during the Battle of Okinawa when the USS Luce was sunk. Andrew was transferred to a hospital ship and subsequently to the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Chelsea, MA to recover from burns and wounds received in action. After serving his country with honor, Andrew returned to Attleboro, where he lived and was employed by the Balfour Company for 40 years specializing in the creation of custom jewelry and rings. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist parish in Attleboro, MA. Andrew enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling the world with Clara and creating elaborate gardens. Andrew is survived by one sister, Claire DesVergnes of Attleboro, MA; his children Andrew of South Dennis, MA, Ted of Stuart, Florida, Mark of Narraganset, RI, Loretta of Littleton, CO and seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Charron, and by brothers, Leo, Henry, Marcel, Morris, Lucien and Aime-Guy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, July 31st, from 4 pm to 8 pm in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St. Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, August 1st at 10 am from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St., Attleboro. Burial will follow with military honors in the St. John’s Cemetery, Attleboro, MA. Memorial contributions in Andrew’s name may be made to the ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH FOUNDATION 3152 Little Road, Suite 146 Trinity, Florida 34655.