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Charles Deacon Obituary

Of Sandwich, formerly of Foxboro, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the age of 81. He was the loving husband of the late Abigail J. (Croteau) Deacon. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was employed as an engineer at the Foxboro Co., Stone & Webster in Boston and Charles T. Main in Boston. Survivors include his four children, Patrick Deacon of Brewster, Elizabeth Garber and husband, Alan of Boxford, Eileen Deacon of Sandwich, and Theresa Schmitt and husband, David of Stoneham; his sister, Claire Anderson of Plymouth and six grandchildren, Sarah, Molly, Rebecca and Emma Garber and Amy and Hunter Schmitt. He also leaves his very good friend, Jane Kosciuczyk of Sandwich. He was the brother of the late John Deacon. A gathering will be held on Wednesday, August 20 in the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A in SANDWICH from 9:30 until 10:30 am. Burial in the MA National Cemetery in Bourne immediately follows. For information: www. nikersonbournefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 19, 2008.

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Ed Callahan

August 20, 2008

To Charlie's family. Charlie and I shared the special bond of a life-long friendship which began when we were boys in Arlington. I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to Liz, Eileen, Terry, Pat, Claire and the rest of the family.

Tom Stanton

August 19, 2008

Dear Deacon Family, My heart goes out to all of you on the passing of your Dad. May his, and your Mom's memories always be in your hearts.
With sympathy, Tom

Jean & Jim Bowie

August 19, 2008

Dear Patrick and Tracy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please call us if there is anything we can do.

Our Love to you,
Jean & Jim

Jane Schofield

August 19, 2008

Dear Patrick what can Todd and I say we are so so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. We know you shared a lot with him and you were close. Family means a lot to you so take comfort in those memories they will help you get through the rough days ahead. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family.
Love Jane, Todd, Austin and Harrison

Nick Grillo

August 19, 2008

Sorry to hear about the lost of your father Pat. I knew you two were very close. Your father was always nice to me when I would see him in Angelos.
My prayers are with you and your sisters.


Nick

August 19, 2008

Eileen and family, we'd like to extend our deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time. We are thinking of you.

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The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home

August 19, 2008

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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