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John Charnley Obituary

CHARNLEY, JOHN JACK, JR. 75, of Warwick formerly of North Attleboro MA, passed away on July 1, 2014. Jack was a son of the late John G. Charnley, Sr. and Helen A.(Hughes) Charnley. He was the husband of the late Judith A. (Brennan) Charnley. Loving father of Colleen A. Bragaul and her husband Edward of Cranston, Michael J. Charnley Sr., and his wife Stacey, of West Warwick and the late John "Jack" Charnley III. He was the grandfather of three; Meghan A. Bragaul, Michael J. Charnley Jr. and Ethan W. Charnley. He is also survived by his loving and devoted brother Kenneth J. Charnley of North Attleboro MA, and his wife Donna, also brother of Gerald "Gerry" Charnley, of Warwick. A special thank you to his devoted sister-in-law, Donna. Donna took extra special care of him, before he moved to RI. She would take him to doctors appointments, out to eat, (that Jack loved to do), or just to take him to buy a hanging plant. Jack is also survived by his loving Aunt Anne "Nonnie" (Hughes) Conway of Cranston. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Especially his nephew Kenneth "Ken" Charnley II; Ken would be there for his uncle Jack to shovel his car out in snow storms, which was very important to have his car cleaned off. Jack was always on the go! Jack worked for Stop & Shop in North Attleboro, MA for 20 years, retiring in 2009. After a long illness he moved to Ethan Place, Warwick RI to be closer to his children. Jack loved living at Ethan Place. He loved sports of all kinds especially the "Red Sox". His favorite joy was going out to eat, didn't matter where, but loved to eat. Jack's children took him to Chapel Grill on Father's Day and he loved every minute. His funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Corinna's Angels, 14 Katelan Ct., Cranston RI 02921 or Corinnasangels.org Arrangements entrusted to: Urquhart - Murphy Funeral Home, Warwick, RI www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 3, 2014.

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Mary Plante

June 27, 2023

althoe its been a couple of years, I still miss him makeing me laugh. We had inside jokes. He will never be forgotten

Joanne Laffe

July 20, 2014

Colleen, Michael and Family
You all done your best to make his last days happy and comfortable for him. Always remember the good times you shared together, and know that he is looking down on all of you. I will keep all of you and Dad in my prayers.

Joe Lentini

July 10, 2014

Ken,

My sincere condolences on your brother's passing. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joe Lentini

Dawn Salvas

July 6, 2014

Colleen and family, I was so sorry to hear about Dad's passing. He was truly a favorite of mine. He had a heart of gold and could brighten anyone's day. He is going to be dearly missed by all of us at Ethan Place. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We all will miss the family also---You are all wonderful people..

Margaret Wintle

July 5, 2014

Michael, Stacey & Boy's.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father, may you find comfort in happy memories. You are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.
Margaret Wintle

Karin McGiveron

July 4, 2014

Dear Colleen and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Donna Charnley

July 4, 2014

Colleen, thank you for the recognition but it was my pleasure to help Jack, you, Michael, and Ken. It was a long, tedious path for you, Jack. RIP

Mary Plante

July 4, 2014

Colleen and family, I am so sorry and shocked about your fathers passing. You know I am going to miss him so much.Wehad so many laughs. sometimes we would look across the room at each other and JUST LAUGH. So many of us are going to miss him. Now I will have to watch over Donald, Henry and Bubba, all by myself. I am also going to miss his WONDERFUL FAMILY. Your dad can now play wii and cards all day,and I won*t forget to bring his cup of ice.

Lisa caetano and family

July 3, 2014

Colleen and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss, Your dad is with your mom and Jack now all protecting you Michael and his grandchildren, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, May he rest in peace

July 3, 2014

Dad, I love and miss you! Miss our daily talks especially our talk every night at 8:30 after you played cards, got your ice for your soda and your pills. I love you. Hope you are not in pain anymore. Love you tons, Colleen.

Elaine Mendonca-Moffat

July 3, 2014

Condolences to all the family from a fellow classmate of WVMHS class of 1957. So sorry to hear this news.

RAY Almond

July 3, 2014

To Gerry, I am so sorry to hear about John's passing today. I often think of the good times we enjoyed. I want to express my sympathy to you and your family and wish you peace and comfort during this time. May God bless you. Ray Almond

Lisa Miller

July 3, 2014

Colleen my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the passing of your dad.

July 3, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jerry,Lynne,Sue,John,Carolyn and Bruce.

July 3, 2014

I am very sorry to hear about your dad. you are in my thoughts. Love,Carolyn

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