Jaffrey , New Hampshire
1923 - 2006
Charles Waldo Bacon, Jr., died peacefully in his sleep May 7, 2006, from the effects of old age and Alzheimer’s Disease. He had been residing and receiving care at Pine Rock Manor in Warner, NH, since April 2004.
He was born in Jaffrey Center, NH, April 4, 1923, graduated from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA, and lived his entire life in Jaffrey at the property known as ‘The Ark’ on Dublin Road. In 1942 he married Irene Virginia Hunt, also of Jaffrey. Together they raised a family, ran a family hotel, made maple syrup, and developed a successful polyethylene container business for the maple industry right from the house in which Charles had been born.
He had been active in the Jaffrey Lions’ Club, and served as town Civil Defense Director during WWII and a number of years following. He was a volunteer for 25 years with the Jaffrey Fire department. He was a member of the Half Way House Association. He served on the Old Burial Ground Committee. He was inducted into the American Maple Hall of Fame in Croghan, NY for his activity and contributions to that industry over his lifetime.
He was preceded in death by his grandson James in 1990 and his wife Virginia in 1993.
Survivors include children and their spouses Charles III and Jeanne of Running Springs, CA; David and Kathryn of Escondido, CA; James and Sara of Jaffrey; and, Patricia and Jack Brideau of Warren, MA. Surviving grandchildren include Corie, Michelle, Denise, Stephanie, Angela, Jane, Rebecca, Susan, Jennifer, David, Jessica and Danielle, and many great-grandchildren.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 19, 2006 at 10:00AM at the First Church in Jaffrey,
14 Laban Ainsworth Way, Jaffrey Center. Rev. Deborah Hill, Pastor of the First Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at the Old Burial Ground in Jaffrey Center next to his wife of 50 years.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mr. Bacon’s name to either the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 107, Jaffrey, NH 03452-0107 or to the Monadnock Bible Conference, P.O. Box 70, Jaffrey, NH 03452
To view Mr. Bacon’s online memorial or to send a condolence to his family, please visit www.cournoyerfh.com
The Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Jaffrey is assisting the family with arrangements.
My Mom, Irene Deschenes Pratt, was a good friend of Charlie's in school. Charlie attended my folk's 50th wedding anniversary in Winchester, NH, in 1996. She and I extend our deepest sympathy to his family.
Susan Pratt Mooney
Susan Mooney
May 22, 2006 | Nottingham, NH
The Bacon Family,
I enjoyed many happy times at the Ark Hotel on Christmas Holidays with all the Hunt family. Charlie, my brother-in-law, knew a great deal of information about many things. Cynthia & Charles Franks West Newton,Massachusetts 02465
Cynthia Franks
May 16, 2006 | West Newton, MA
So sorry to hear about Charlie, he was a great friend to me and many more. We miss him. Thanks for letting us know. I will put the word out in maple publications.
Larry Myott
May 15, 2006 | Ferrisburgh, VT
You were a wonderful man Grandpa, and will be greatly missed. Both you and Grandma will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Gustafson Family
May 14, 2006 | Charleston, SC
It was a pleasure to meet your parents when my daughter Cathy and Tom Johnston lived in the cottage in the maple grove behind your house. It was such a beautiful, rustic place for them to begin their married life and I rested secure in the knowledge that your parents took such good care of them.
The maple grove held special meaning for me as I grew up in maple sugar country in northwestern Penna and was priviledged to attend Edinboro State College in the late 50's where Virginia...
Catherine (Mrs. Gene) Luke
May 12, 2006 | Holbrook, AZ
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Delia Vogel
May 12, 2006 | Petersham, MA
Dear Jim, Patty and family,
We read about your dad passing away in the Manchester paper today and want all of you to know that you are loved and in our prayers during this season of loss. Our fondest memory of your dad was when Tom and I moved to Jaffrey in July 1990 and rented the cottage. The first question both Charlie and Virginia wanted to know is..."are you kids married-can we see your rings? Do you have a marriage license?" Well, of course we were married and we grew very...
Rev.'s Thomas and Catherine Johnston
May 11, 2006 | Raymond, NH
We offer you our peace and prayers.
Jeff & Zach
Birch Hill Dam
May 11, 2006 | Royalston, MA
We are praying for peace for the Bacon family through this time.
The Phillips Family
May 11, 2006 | New Ipswich, NH
