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Charles St. Onge Obituary
Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Edmund C. and Elizabeth Irene (Murphy) St. Onge.
A graduate of Manhattan College, Charles received a master's degree in education from Rhode Island College. He had been employed as a math teacher for many years at Westerly Junior High and a golf coach at Westerly Senior High School. He was also an avid golfer and an accomplished musician.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Jacquie St. Onge of Woodbridge, Paul and Phyllis St. Onge of Haddonfield, N.J., Mark and Tracy St. Onge of Bethesda, Md.; one daughter, Ann St. Onge of Plymouth, Mass.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth (St. Onge) Sullivan.
Calling hours are omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Thursday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly. Interment will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly.
Family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Charles' memory be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles St. Onge
Anthony Esposito
August 13, 2009
Peter, Mark and Ann,
My dad enjoyed Mr. St. Onge's company and friendship during their tenure as instructors. Your father set the example for students in attire, bearing and professionalism.
My sincerest thoughts,
Anthony Esposito
August 7, 2009
He was my 5th grade teacher in 1951/52.
Jerry Cross
Roger Hamilton
August 6, 2009
Peter, Your Dad was an inspiration, and a mentor to me and others in our search for academic and athletic success in the 1950's and 60's. Our thoughts are with you and your extended family...he was "Special".
Audrey Perri
August 6, 2009
My condolences to family members. I miss sitting on the Newton Ave. portch with Peg and Charles and catching up on the days news. May he rest in peace!
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
August 5, 2009
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Keven McKenna
August 5, 2009
Peter, Ann, Mark;
Your Dad was the greatest. I always enjoyed playing in his backyard on Newton Avenue in Westerly. Somehow Uncle Charles alway lit up the room with his laughter and gentle conversation. He helped so many with so little thanks. He was a man that made our country great. He will be missed.
Keven
JACK HODIS
August 5, 2009
I'm very sorry for your loss. I lost track of Mr. St. Onge 'cause I always wanted to thank him for all those Saturday mornings trying to make me understand Math. It paid off years later.
Jackie Hodis
August 4, 2009
To the Family of Mr. St. Onge:
My sincerest condolences. Mr. St. Onge was a wonderful teacher and will not be forgotten!
Laurie Tate Pacecca
WHS Class of 1981
Ernest Jacques
August 4, 2009
Pete,
My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family
August 4, 2009
To all our St. Onge cousins,
So sorry to hear of "Uncle" Charlie's passing. He was always so special to the Gleason girls. We have so many wonderful memories of your dad....his wit, his beautiful handwriting and humorous letters, his golfing expertice. Unfortunately, never heard him musically, but heard how well he did that too!!! Charlie was one of our parents favorite cousins. They had great times together. Now they are all together again. St. Peter better watch out for some good times ahead!!! Prayers and thoughts will be with you on Thursday.
Love from your cousins, Kathy, Connie and Nancy
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