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Charles LaChance Obituary
He was born Dec. 22, 1931, in St. Johnsbury, the son of Albert and Lillian (Emmons) LaChance.
He was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy.
For many years, Mr. LaChance worked at First National Store and later as a chef at Eden Park Nursing Home, where he retired in 1994.
He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church as an altar server, Eucharistic minister, choir member and on the liturgy committee; Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree; past president of Rutland County Stamp Club, Vermont Philatelic Society and RSVP; and a member of the National Council of Senior Citizens.
Survivors are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Robert, Paul and Donald LaChance, Bernadette DeForge and Leona Berube.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury.
Friends may call from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Clifford Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lincoln Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles LaChance
Rick Wyman
May 28, 2011
Charlie was a nice guy who always had a kind word for me. We exchanged a few loaves of bread and he introduced me to coriander as a tasty spice. Helped me a lot with my stamp collection. Will be a missed person in Rutland.
Rick W.
Peter & Maria DeBell Sr.
May 28, 2011
Charles was a very kind man. He was always easy to talk to. We'll miss him very mutch. Pete & I will never forget you.
Norman & Noreen Duby
May 27, 2011
So Sad to read about Charlie's passing. He was a good person, and our neighbor for many years on Park Ave. I can remember all the "great cooking smells" coming from his side of the house.
Our prayers are for him this day.
Sincerely, Norm and Noreen Duby
Heather Hunter
May 27, 2011
Charlie was my first boss at my first real job at Eden Park at 15 years old. He was always kind and taught me so much. He will be missed greatly.
Patty Clark
May 27, 2011
Charles will be missed by many. He and I shared a few recipes, discussed the difference between Cajun and Acadian cooking....he was a kind man with a good heart. Rest in peace, Charles.
May 26, 2011
Charles was a dear man with a good, good soul. When he was a Benedictine monk at the Weston Priory, his contributions to community were enormous. I will keep this memory fondly. God bless you, Charles.
Gregory Norbet (Brother Gregory
Michael McMorrow
May 26, 2011
I was very sad to hear of Charles' passing. He was a good person. Charles and I have been members of the Rutland County Stamp Club for several decades. He was a hard worker and ran our Fair Exhibit for several years. I even named my cat after Charles: Charles Albert la Chat. I used to bring my cat to our stamp club meetings. One evening, even though he wasn't feeling well, Charles came to the meeting to meet the cat who was named after him. We will miss you Charles.
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