Photo courtesy of Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton
Jan 22, 1929 - Jun 1, 2016 (Age 87)
From the Shipmates of the U.S.Coast Guard Cutter Rockaway, we send our deepest sympathy to the family of MKCMO Orin Stark, USCG Retired. Fair Winds and Calm Seas.
March 23, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jer. 29: 11, 12 brings you comfort during this difficult time.
June 11, 2016
Charlie, I'm going to miss all of those deep conversations that we had over the years. I enjoyed working with you on those projects in the field. You never would give me any good cards on Bingo Night at RAFA. Good luck to your family.
Clark Pritchett
June 07, 2016 | Waterford, CT
Charlie thank you of thinking about others instead of you. I want to say I met you at 7, I feel proud to be at RAFA knowing your love for it. Thank you for always asking about my mom, when you meet again it's coorslight for you, and a lot of love !!!! Liz and family my heart hurts for you all! Irene you have your Angel now!!!! God Speed
Krys Dombrowski
June 05, 2016 | Oakdale, CT
Sorry for your loss. Orin Stark accomplished a lot in life. He will not be forgotten.
Joan Baker
June 03, 2016 | Hanover, MD
Orin Houston ' Charlie' Stark, Jr, 87, of Mystic, passed away on June 1, 2016 at the Fairview in Groton. Mr. Stark was born Jan. 22, 1929 in Caledonia, Miss. To Mamie and Orin Stark, Sr. He was married on May 21, 1954 in St. Louis to the late Violet Mae Jones Stark, the love of his life. She passed away on Oct. 2, 2002. Charlie started his career in the Navy for four years, later joining the Coast Guard as a Master Chief Petty Officer serving aboard the Coast Guard's Eagle. He retired in 1974, receiving many awards and commendations. Following his military career, he worked for the Coast Guard R & D, finally retiring in 1993. Charlie was also a member of the Oxoboxo Masonic Lodge, # 116; as well as the Ancient Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, the Sphinx Bedouin Shrine Club and Sphinx Shrine Temple. His other memberships included life membership in the Groton Lodge of Elks, member at large of both the Fleet Reserve and American Legion, Retired Armed Forces Assoc, and the U.S.D.R. After his retirement, Orin and his wife spent many happy years travelling in their RV and camping with the Seaport Sams Camping Group. He leaves behind his daughter Elizabeth Stark- Drury and her husband Thomas of Mystic, his two grandchildren Thomas Stark- Drury and his wife Jeanette of Ledyard, Laura Violet Montafia and her husband Jonathan of Gales Ferry and his four great grandchildren Christopher, Jonathan, Emma and Nathaniel. Charlie is also survived by his very special companion Irene Jarvis. Mr. Stark had also been predeceased by his three sisters Wynola Hill, Glenda Capps and Janis Lauricella. He was a loving father, grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers his family has requested donations be directed to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 516 Carew Ave, Springfield, MA 01104.
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