Weare, New Hampshire
Aug 26, 1937 – Jan 12, 2017 (Age 79)
Charles "Charlie" Edward Druke, 79, of Weare, N.H. passed away on Thursday, January 12 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H.
Charlie was born August 26, 1937 in Newfane, Vermont. He graduated from St. Michael's College in Burlington, VT and flew fighters for the "Green Mountain Boys" in the Vermont Air National Guard. His greatest loves were flying, family and freedom.
He settled in NH in 1969 and participated locally in Boy Scouts, Civil Air Patrol (cadet, and senior squadrons; International Air Cadet Exchange program) and the Henniker Flying Club. He retired, as a pilot, from the military (US Air Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard) and American Airlines.
He was predeceased by his mother and father, Josef and Gertrude Druke. He was the youngest of 13 siblings. Charles is survived by five children, Erica Druke of Concord, Monica Small of Hampden, ME, Charles Druke, Jr. of Concord, Jennifer Rabalais of Bow, and Nancy Druke of Canterbury, five grandchildren, and two great grand children.
Visiting hours will be held at Waters Funeral Home 50 South Main St. Concord, NH on Wednesday, January 18 from 6-8 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ The King Parish/St. John's 72 South Main St. Concord, NH on Thursday, January 19 at 10:00am.
Burial will follow at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH at 11:30 am with full military honors. Fly overs welcome.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Our sympathies and blessings to all Charlie's family. Our prayers for healthy healing and treasured memories
Jean Wood & Family
January 23, 2017 | Weare, NH
My deepest condolences. You will get through this I know you can. Heaven was needing a hero someone like Charlie. A brave man. A kind hearted man. A loved man.
Violetta Bates
January 22, 2017 | Tyngsborough, MA
Fair Weather flying from now on Charlie. We had many good flights. Bert Stewart Lt Col USAF Ret Boynton Beach FL.
January 18, 2017
Charlie You made it finally your flying high with the angels you always loved to see, so my friend fly high,until we meet again.♡♡♡♡our friend will never be forgotten your warm and caring love you gave use will be deeply carried in are hearts ♡♡♡♡ rip Charlie
faye jones
January 18, 2017 | South Newfane, VT
Charlie You made it finally your flying high with the angels you always loved to see, so my friend fly high,until we meet again.♡♡♡♡our friend will never be forgotten your warm and caring love you gave use will be deeply carried in are hearts ♡♡♡♡ rip Charlie
faye jones
January 18, 2017 | South Newfane, VT
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Carleton Blunt
January 16, 2017 | Memphis, TN
Our warmest prayers on the passing of Uncle Charlie, and also deepest sympathy to his grieving family. We love you all!
Lorrie and Davis Allen
January 15, 2017 | Hope, RI
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
January 16, 2017 | Concord, NH