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Charles Dane Obituary

Age 57, of Charlestown, formerly of Manchester-by-the-Sea, December 9, 2006. Beloved husband of Lucille (Ettelson). Son of Henrietta J. and the late Ernest B. Jr. Devoted father of Charles B. Jr. and his wife Ismenia of Los Angeles, and William E. and his wife Teri of Fairhaven. Brother of Helen D. George and her husband Paul E. Half-brother of Thomas Sturtevant and his companion Carol Mullin, Ernest B. III and his wife Leila, Roger and his wife Lydia, Benjamin and his wife Alexandra, and the late Eleanor. Loving grandfather of Clemencia B. Dane and Willow B. Dane and uncle to numerous nephews and nieces. Memorial service Dec. 13 at 10am. Details at Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 617-472-5888. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The ALS Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91201.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2006.

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Fred Poulin

December 17, 2006

Boyhood friend from across Tyler Road, gentle, dignified and fun-loving. Time was long then but has gone away so quickly since. Charlie's face remains in my mind's eye and his spirit in my heart.

Anne Blake

December 12, 2006

Lucy,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Charlie. May God comfort you in this time of grief.
Anne Blake

Steve Bell

December 12, 2006

Thanks to the Belmont Hill connection, word of Charlie's death is making its way around. I was so very sorry to hear that my boyhood friend from the age of 4 at Belmont Day School and on through BHS has passed. A true gentle man and athlete. My condolences to his family. Skate on, Charlie!

Heidi Perkins

December 11, 2006

What a wonderful, wonderful man! I am so blessed to have had him as a friend. He lived the word "passion"...passion for Lucy, passion for hockey, passion for his sailboat, passion for his animals, passion for his work, passion for his children. Such a wonderful lesson. He will be greatly missed.

Charlie Wisnioski

December 11, 2006

Charlie, was the only person I ever knew who had my name.
Right away I liked him. I have known Charlie since the seventh grade.
Mostly through puberty, high school, college, marriage, and there after.
He was a very private person. Strong in opinion, but loyal to you even if he disagreed with you.
He was not the highest in class rank, not the biggest, but the person whose opinion we most respected
Charlie will be remembered for his resolve and his smile.
With sympathy to his family and friends,
Charlie Wisnioski

Phil Mancuso

December 11, 2006

Charlie, a great competitor, friend, and sports cohort. You enriched the lives of everyone that knew you. Your drive, determination, and spirit are an inspiriation to all. We will all miss you. God be with you.

Kristin Johnson

December 11, 2006

It saddens us so to lose someone we love so dearly to us!

We grieve for your loss of Charley. He was such a true gentelman and such a very special caring and loving person. We want to express our deepest condolences to Lucy and all who new him well.

Love,
Kristin & Doug

(May the memories of Charley always live in our hearts forever XOXOXOX)

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