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Charles Rankin Obituary

RANKIN, Charles H. Jr. Of Everett on June 14. Beloved husband of Margaret (Pierce). Father of Dennis of Everett, David P. and his wife Ruth of New Mexico, Dr. Charles H. III and his wife Kris of Wakefield, Richard (Captain, Everett Fire Dept.) and his wife Sue of Peabody, and John and his wife Hellen of Reading. Brother of Jean Kinser of FL and the late Doris Roche. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., EVERETT, Thursday, June 18 at 10. Prayers to be held in funeral home at 10:30. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8. Mr. Rankin was a late World War II Army veteran having served in the Pacific Campaign, and a long time U.S. Postal employee working out of the Airmail Dept. at Logan Airport. Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Service 1-877-71-ROCCO www.roccofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 16, 2009.

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June 16, 2009

Dear John, Ellen & Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Paul, Denise & Family

June 16, 2009

Hi Dick I'm very to hear about your dad.If he was anything like you he must have been a good man.He will stay alive in your hart for ever.god bless.bob Davidson

Rick Freeman

June 16, 2009

Dear Rankin Family, I am truly honored for having known Charlie. Margret and Charlie treated me as part of their family for that I am truly humbled. I will miss you Charlie and your vast gardening wisdom you bestowed to me. God Speed and God Bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Pastor Nick Scarpa

June 16, 2009

Dear Rankin family, I can honestly say that Charlie was my friend and at times like my father. I enjoyed studying the bible on Swan Street with he, Margaret and the neighbors. He always had a strong handshake, a smile and a bible in his hand. I pray for God to comfort you during this time.

June 16, 2009

Dr. Rankin, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It is never easy to lose someone you love. May the wonderful memories of years' past help you though this sad time in your lives. Sincerely, Christine Robertson, TUSDM

Derek Perretti

June 16, 2009

Dick, Dennis & Family.
Please know we are very sorry for your loss, and know youare in our prayers.
Derek, Brenda, Rory & Dierk Perretti

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