Charles Andrew Thompkins
Charles Andrew Thompkins
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He was born on April 23, 1987, in Caribou, Maine, son of the late Ezbon Thomas Pelkey and Judi Thompkins of Willington. Charles graduated from Cheney Tech High School, Manchester in 2005. After graduation he was a self-employed electrician. He loved helping the elderly; he was an escort for the Ms. Senior CT Pageant. Everyone who knew him said he was a classy character.
Charles is survived by his grandmother, Sophia Thompkins of Tolland; his mother, Judi, and her companion, James LeMay, of Willington; a brother, Vance, of Willington; his two sisters, Amber Harker of Willimantic and Crystal Hustus of Colorado. He is also survived by his stepfather, Charlton Harker of Hartford; as well as numerous family and friends.
Relatives and friends are welcomed Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tolland Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Merrow Road, Tolland (Route 195). Following the calling hours there will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Natchaug Hospital, 189 Storrs Road, Mansfield, CT 06250.
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Susan Banville Vorchheimer
October 2, 2009
Judi - our condolences to you and your family. I wish there was something to say to change all of this but know that your friends care.
Sue Banville Vorchheimer([email protected])
Jessica Foster
September 28, 2009
Sending thoughts and prayers to Chuck's family and friends. I met him about 9 years ago when I was a substitue at Vernon Center Middle School. During a study hall, Chuck helped me brainstorm names for my dance studio that I had dreamed of opening. He came up with Dance Nation. The studio opened that summer and we have been in Vernon ever since. His memory will live on through our studio for I always tell of the story of how the name came to be. Such a great kid whose personality lit up a room ~ he will be missed.
michelle Bartlett
September 27, 2009
I was so sorry to hear charles. I was oneof his friends from teenage years. We would refere to charles as chuck. Me and some of my closes friends would hang out with chuck an go bowling. When i heard about his lost it was very upseting. I very sorry for you loss. RIP chuck
Chris Chessey
September 27, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about charles. My kids refered to Charles as "Chuck".My daughter and Son went to school with him and we lived next to him at one point.He was always smiling and happy go luckly.He was a little 7th grader the last time I saw him. His mother used to say when I saw her with a smile on her face the boys are doing very well. He grew up to be a hamsome young men that was always willing to help out when needed he loved his family so much.Charles will be missed greatly.Judi and Vance(and family) stay strong together as a family.I am very sorry for your loss. with deepest sympathy. Rest in peace "Chuck".
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September 27, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Earl Leighton
September 26, 2009
I had the pleasure of getting to know Charles while playing in a band with his mom Judi. He was around during our practices, and had helped us set up and break down at shows as well. He was a good kid and will be missed - my heart goes out to Judi, Vance, Jim, and the rest of his family.
Rest in Peace Charles......
Laurie Boulanger
September 26, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a good friend to my son Eric whom he met at St. Bernards school in Rockville and continued their friendship at Cheney Tech.
Chuck did some wiring for us in our house. When those lights are turned on, it will be Chucks light shining down and I will never forget him because of this. I pray for him. God bless Chuck
Dana Howard
September 25, 2009
I am very sorry for the loss of your son and brother. From what I have heard of Charles he was a wonderful person, Vance has always talked so highly of him and I know he as well as the rest of the family loved Charles deeply. My heart goes out to your family.
Dana (Kahtia's mom)
Kahtia Howard
September 25, 2009
I would like to recognize Charles in my favorite memory of an amazing brother. This is the brother of my best friend, and Charles had a way of always being there for Vance. Never would he allow any pain to come into Vance's world, and it grieves me to think he felt so much pain in his. Charles is at peace now, and in our minds he will forever be the amazing brother we all wish we had.
~ Rest in peace Charles, we will all miss you every day. My prayers are for you and your family.
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