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CHARLES DRECTOR Obituary

DRECTOR, Charles Of Chelsea and formerly of Cambridge, passed away on July 21, at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Drector. Devoted father of Caren Drector and Stacy Drector. Loving son of the late William and the late Rose Drector. Dear brother of Marcia Drector; and brother-in-law of Ruth Fraster. Loving uncle of Beth Fraster and her husband, Steve Folsom and Robin Fraster and her husband, Alan Deutsch. Loving great-uncle of Jacob and Hallie, Ella, and Jordana. Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, on Wednesday, July 23, at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tufts Medical Center or Temple Emmanuel of Chelsea. For online guestbook and directions, please visit the funeral home website, www.torffuneralservice.com Torf Funeral Service 617.889.2900

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2025.

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Dotty and Murray novak

July 23, 2025

Charlie and phyllis were our best friends for over 50 yrs. They will never be forgotten.
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Howie Kipnes

July 22, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the Drector Family.

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