Charles D. BRACKEN

BRACKEN, Charles D. Passed away peacefully at home, under Hospice Home Comfort Care, on August 1, 2023. Chuck was born in Philipsburg, PA, on May 2, 1931, to Donald Lorenzo Bracken and Jessie (Middleton) Bracken Wahlenmaier. Chuck served in the Navy during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he went to work for Western Electric and part- time at Beth Israel Hospital in the accounting dept. He attended night school at Boston University to receive his Bachelor's degree. He was married to his predeceased wife, Doris (Marchetti) Bracken, and had five children, David and his wife, Linda (Bouchard), of Barre Town, VT and Jupiter, FL, Alison Bracken and her significant other, Tom Fazio, of Burlington, MA, Jane (Bracken) Kay and her husband, Jim, of Shelburne, VT, Tommy and his wife, Rhonda (Grasso) Bracken, of Melbourne, Australia, and Dan and wife Pamela (DiPasquale) Bracken of Lakewood, OH. He was loved by his six grandchildren, Sam and Will Kay, Kristen Bracken and Jessi Butler, and Brier and Baird Bracken. Chuck loved gardening, reading, all animals, and enjoyed his yearly fishing trip. Chuck decided many years ago to donate his body to the Boston University anatomical gift division; he called it the ultimate recycle and could also receive his "master's degree" at the same time. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Chuck's name to H.O.M.E., 90 School House Rd., Orland, ME 04472 (www.homemmausa.org). To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.dellorusso.net Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes

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