Albert G. "Gerry" Charette

Albert G. 'Gerry' Charette of Lowell, Korean War vet; 76 LOWELL Albert Gerard "Gerry" Charette, 76, of Lowell, died Saturday morning, in Lowell General Hospital. Born in Lowell, on Jan. 11, 1932, he was a son of the late Victor and Lillian (Landry) Charette. He received his education in the Dracut school system and was a graduate of Dracut High School class of 1950. An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country during the Korean Conflict, as a Radio Man Second Class, in the United States Navy. Mr. Charette had been employed for many years as an Aide by the E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. In his early years, he worked as a Hair Dresser, as well as a Ballroom Dancing Instructor at the former Silva Dance Studio in Lowell. Following his retirement, he worked as a Security Guard at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lowell. In his free time, he enjoyed Ballroom Dancing, and was active in AA as a spokesperson, councilor, and mentor throughout the Merrimack Valley. Surviving him are one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Daphne Charette of Dracut; three nieces, Paula DeAngelis, Diane Cockroft, and Wendy Bentley and their families; one aunt; and many cousins. He was also the brother of the late Victor Charette Jr. CHARETTE Friends may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT on Tuesday from 9 until 11 A.M. His Funeral Service will be held at 11 A.M. in the funeral home. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. To send an online condolence or for directions please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com