Albert R. "PeeWee" Charrette

Albert "PeeWee" R. Charrette, 82, of Enfield, died peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Saco, Maine, Dec. 30, 1932, Albert was the son of the late Elude and Marie (Michaud) Charrette. Albert lived in Enfield for over 50 years and retired from Carolina Freight Carrier in 1993. He proudly served his country with the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War. Albert was a member of the Teamsters Local 671, was an avid coin collector, enjoyed dancing, and followed the Boston Red Sox and UConn women's basketball.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Helen L. (LaForest) Robbins Charrette; his children, Marie J. Zapolski and her husband, Bruce, of Enfield, and Robert P. Charrette and his wife, Nancy, of Windsor Locks; step-children Robert F. Robbins and his wife, Donna, of Enfield, Jo-Ann L. Robbins, of Virginia, Marilyn V. Robbins and her husband, Karl Mack, of Southbury, Jean M. Robbins, of Springfield, and James E. Robbins, of Enfield; his brother, Edward Charrette and his wife, Mabel, of Florida; 16 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Albert was predeceased by his first wife, Catherine L. (Strickland) Charrette; two brothers; and his sister.

Albert's family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday, May 19, 2015, from 4 until 6:30 p.m. followed by a service of remembrance at 6:30 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, CT 06082. A private burial in Maine will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association

www.diabetes.org

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