Charles-Drake-Obituary

Charles E. Drake Jr.

Amherst, Massachusetts

1929 - 2020

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DIED
October 27, 2020
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Amherst, Massachusetts

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Charles E. Drake, Jr., known to many as Charlie, Red, Papa, dad and grandpa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the age of 91. Born in Amherst, MA on October 11, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Evelyn (Crutch) Drake, Sr. He married Nancy Olivier and raised...

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A true legend of Amherst. He lived a full and wonderful life. My condolences to the Drake family.

To the Drake Family
I want to send my condolences on your Dad’s passing. He and my father were such close friends and it gives me comfort thinking that they are reunited again.
I will always remember him for being there, watching us grow up and being so supportive and encouraging. A good man who left such a wonderful legacy for everyone who knew him
Chuck, you are in my thoughts and prays this evening
Peter

TO ALL THE DRAKE FAMILY WE WANT TO SAY SO SORRY. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND FRIEND. A FELLOW REFEREE WHO LOVED ALL THE CHILDREN WHO TOOK PART IN SPORT EVENTS. HE WILL BE MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Charlie and I were co-workers at Millbrook for approx. 20 years. He was a kind, hard working man, dear friend, and a gentlemen.
My deepest sympathy to his family.

Chalie was a great guy and even better person. We worked
together at Millbrook for many ,many years. He was a hard worker and would do any type of work to make things run smoothly. He will be greatly missed .
Bob McAllister