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Charles Bender Obituary
CHARLES PAUL, 35
Ocala - Charles "CP" Bender, 35, left this earthly life on June 8, 2010 at home under the care of Hospice of Marion County. Charles was born in Concord, NH., on August 24, 1974 and lived in Salem, NH., with his parents until graduation from Salem High School in 1993. At that time the family moved to Ocala, FL and Charles then attended the University of Central Florida and Full Sail University in Orlando, FL. Upon graduation from Full Sail in 1996, Charles joined Norwegian Cruise Lines on their ship Leeward out of Miami, FL. Charles also worked for Dell Computers, the Orlando Science Center and, most recently, had his own business in Daytona Beach, FL He was an avid fan of Disney World, the Orlando Predators, and both pro and semi-pro wrestling. Charles is survived by his parents C. Paul Bender, Jr., and Madonna Bender of Ocala and daughter Abbie Marie Findlay of Corby, UK; aunts Nancy (Richard) Frantz, North Manchester, IN; Carolyn (Jack) Vrooman and Melba Williams of Wabash, IN; Kathleen (Walter) Balg, Kokomo, IN; and Wanda (Richard) Hiers, Akron, IN. In addition, a host of cousins, classmates, and friends will be missing CP. Preceding Charles in death were grandparents Charles and Ion Bender, Sr., North Manchester, IN; Esther Faust, Wabash, IN; John Petterson, Amboy, In; and siblings, Eric, Erica, and Suzanne. CP's memorial services will be held at a later date in Salem, NH where he grew up. Memorial donations in fond remembrance may be made to Hospice of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Bender
October 3, 2010
Madonna and Paul, Please accept our sincere sympathy. CP will be missed by so many. He had the best mom and day a boy could have. May your wonderful memories keep him in your heart.
Bernie and Claude Dupuis, Salem, NH
July 30, 2010
Dear Madonna & Paul, to say we were shocked to hear of CP would be an understatement. Our hearts go out to you with much love and caring. We often speak of him with Susan who loved watching him when he was small. He and you will be in our prayers. Elaine & Vince Ribaudo (Litchfield, NH)
Susan Ribaudo-Williams
July 30, 2010
Madonna and Paul, no words can express my deepest sympathy. CP was such a wonderful little boy. I've thought of him often over the years and he has always been in my heart, as have both of you. My thoughts and prayers to you.
Carol Moore
July 1, 2010
Paul and Madonna: We remember the first day you brought C.P. into Pleasant St. Methodist Church. You faces just beamed. You had 35 years of love. Carol and David Moore, Salem, NH
Karen Schweida Powers
June 22, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear that CP passed away. My mom, Marilyn, told me, and she wasn't sure I'd remember him from Pleasant Street Church because I was so young, but CP isn't someone easily forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Christina Nicatra-Knasick
June 19, 2010
I lived on the same street as CP growing up, and still do. he was a close friend, as were his parents. I still remember thier house all decorated at Xmas and the lego room! My heart and prayers go out to the family.
Jane Schweida-Goodwin
June 18, 2010
Dear Madonna and Paul,
I am very sorry to hear of CP's passing. I have fond memories of Pleasant Street Church.
I will keep him in my heart.
Michael Copeland
June 16, 2010
Our hearts go out to you Paul and Madonna....CP was a special young man...
Michael and Janice Copeland
Rhonda McGibbon
June 13, 2010
Dear Madonna and Paul,
CP and I used to hang out all the time with me and my grandmother at church, I can remember it like it was yesterday,then we went to high school and then we lost touch after bessie past away and then we found each other and talked almost every day I miss him so much but know hes not suffering and my grandmother is up there with him watching over him and they are at the alter of the church and my grandmother ia singing and humming and there he is smiling. He will be missed by me and Kimmie and we both love him very much,our prayers are with you and your family. CP I love you and miss you.
Connie and Tim Barnes
June 13, 2010
Dear Madonna and Paul,
C P was a part of our lives for a short tme. But he is remembered fondly. He was a friend to our son,Jeff, when we first moved to Salem, NH. He will be missed and remembered. Our prayers are with you. Love, Connie and Tim Barnes
Raedawn Guertin
June 12, 2010
CP you will always be missed, I love you with all my heart, you will always be in my heart. I LOVE YOU
George
June 11, 2010
Very sorry for your loss, I went to Salem High with CP. He was a great person.
June 11, 2010
To Mr and Mrs Bender Your son was as good man and my friend. I was honored to know him for a number of years. He always thought of others rather than himself. I now know that he is in a better place setting up the biggest ring and having the show of a life time. He is now pain free. I also know we meaning my family and I will miss him a great deal.
Tom,Joanne, Victoria.......Canada
Jay Fernekees
June 11, 2010
Dear MR & MRS BENDER,
I am very sorry to hear about CP we have been friends since high schooland we hung out, he always had a smile on his face we have alot of memories cp will be missed alot he was a very good friend. your in my prayers
George & Pat Mills
June 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shauna D'Agata
June 11, 2010
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Bender,
I am terribly sorry for the loss of your son C.P. I have fond childhood memories of all of us growing up together in the old neighborhood. C.P. always had a smile on his face and, after all these years, I can still see that smile.
You are all in my thoughts.
Love,
Shauna
xoxox
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