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EDWARD CHARBONNEAU Obituary

EDWARD GEORGE CHARBONNEAU - NORTH FERRISBURGH - Edward George Charbonneau, affectionately known as Big Ed, passed away on June 25, 2013, at the age of 81. Big Ed left an indelible mark on his family, friends and community. Born and raised in Vergennes, he was a graduate of Old Vergennes High School at the age of 16. He was the Postmaster of Vergennes for many years and retired from the Postal Service at age 55. He had a quick wit and loved a good game of pinochle. His true passion was his family. Ed is survived by his loving and caring wife, Jacquelyn Charbonneau; his siblings, Tom Charbonneau, and Marcia Hay; his children and their significant others, Patty Duffy and Bill Thomson, Jacqueline Christie, Jill Charbonneau, Jocelyn and John Barton, Mary and James Griffin, Susan Cullen and John Ball, Colleen and Robert Millstone, Julie and Hank Elitzer, Edward Charbonneau and Corinne Morris, Paul Charbonneau and Amy Parah, Thornton Charbonneau, Jennifer and Shawn Arthurs, and Dennielle and Michael Brinkman; and dear family friend, Gordon Turpin. He was grandpa and Poppa Ed to 24 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Gladys Wimette and George Charbonneau; sisters, Marie Butterfield, Joanne Charbonneau, Barbara Costello, Ellen Brownell and Jacqueline Agnes Charbonneau. Ed served in the Korean War, was a retired Command Sargent Major from headquarter at headquarters 1st Battalion 86th Field Artillery Williston National Guard. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 14 for many years, and a volunteer fire fighter in North Ferrisburgh. He shall be missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013, at St. Peter's Church in Vergennes. Interment will be private. Friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Thursday, June 27, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bixby Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes, VT 05491.

Published by The Burlington Free Press from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2013.
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Jacquelyn and family, I am sorry for loss. Eddie was a great friend and mentor. We had a lot of good times.

Gene Sweetser HHB 1/86FA

July 2, 2013

In the kitchen, with one foot up on a chair, shining his shoes before Mass on a Sunday morning.
Making “football salads” on Thanksgiving morning at Grandma & Grandpa Beecher's house. The grid was made of green pepper strips and the goal posts were celery stalks.
Looking handsome in his National Guard uniform.
Always had a quick wit and the best jokes and stories.
Playing cards.
First one on and last one off the dance floor.
Took us kids up to the top of the observation tower at Mt. Philo.
Walking through woods looking for the perfect Christmas tree.
Always smiling.

Some happy memories of Uncle Eddie. Lots of love to my family.

Cindy (Charbonneau) Kazanovicz

July 1, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Jackie and all of Ed's family! We are so sorry for your loss! He will be deeply missed, especially that wonderful smile! May he rest in peace! Rhonda & Steve

Rhonda Fielding

July 1, 2013

Jackie and Family, So sorry for the loss of a great man he will be missed by all that knew him,sending prayers to all.and bless you all.

etta & Jeff

June 29, 2013

Jackie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If you ever need a friend I am here for you.

Connie Goodrich

June 29, 2013

Jackie and family , our thoughts an prayers are with you. so sorry to hear about ED's passing. keep him alive with your memories.

carol & jim rivers

June 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss.
Kathie Estey

June 28, 2013

Mary,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Paquette

June 28, 2013

Ed and Family, It was with great sorrow that we heard of Ed's passing. Even though none of us ever met him by meeting young Ed through work we could tell he was a wonderful man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the knowledge of a wonderful life and love of family give you peace in this tough time.

RRMC Maint.Dept.

June 28, 2013

Our warmest sympathy, Charbonneau family for the loss of Big Ed. May it bring you solace to know that at a time such as this, the Lord says "I-I myself am the one comforting you." May the memory of Big Ed be forever in your hearts.

The Powell's

June 28, 2013

My sympathy to the entire Charbonneau family.

Fred Royce

June 28, 2013

Jackie, Marcia and families: We're so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Ron and Janet(Andrews) Brunet

June 28, 2013

Although I haven't seen Ed for years, I will always remember our days together in the artillery. What a guy! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave Wheel

June 28, 2013

To the Charbonneau family I had the very great pleasure of working beside Ed at HHB 1/86FA. He was a wonderful out going guy with a big heart and a twinkle in his eyes.

Capt Ronald Edson 1/86 FA retired

June 28, 2013

Dear Patty and family,
My sincerest and deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad. I am so sorry to read about his passing. Know you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless,
Bill Rotax, MAEd. (formerly North Ferrisburg)

Bill Rotax

June 28, 2013

RIP Big Ed - you will be miss by any and all that knew you. Karen Quigley

June 28, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

June 27, 2013

Mary, Very sorry for your loss,Our prayers are with you and your family.
Robyn, York,Jim,Dan, Randy and Dave

Robyn MIller

June 27, 2013

Mary & Family -My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.

Joann Jarvis

June 27, 2013

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