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Charles Ferris Obituary

50, Of Holliston died suddenly on Tuesday November 21, 2006. Born in Syracuse, NY he is the son of Frances (Gokey) of Syracuse, NY and the late George Ferris. He is the husband of Mary (Bennett) Ferris of Holliston. A Veteran of the Army, he was enlisted from 1974 to 1978, he then joined the National Guard and went to College at U-Mass Boston. Following graduation he was full time in the National Guard until May 2002 retiring as a Lt. Colonel and then went to work at Natick Labs. Besides his wife and mother he leaves 1 son; Chuck Ferris of Holliston, 1 daughter; Chrissie Ferris of Holliston, 4 brothers; George Ferris of Santa Rosa, CA, Bill Ferris of Syracuse, NY, John Ferris of Portland, ME, Bernie Ferris of Pittsburg, PA, 2 sisters; Marjorie Hilldreth of Austin, TX and Jennifer Carnes of Syracuse, NY. Visitation will be Sunday, November 26, 2006 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in the Chesmore Funeral Home of HOLLISTON, 854 Washington St. (Rt. 126) www.ChesmoreFuneral Home.com. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM in Saint Mary's Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 23, 2006.

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Shannon Townsend

November 30, 2006

To the Ferris Family:
I was so sorry to hear of Bink's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Shannon Darcy Townsend

Paul Dwyre

November 27, 2006

Binky Ferris made me laugh! I always enjoyed seeing him when he returned for Thanksgiving, especially the years we would gather for the "Turkey Bowl". He will be missed.

Meg Murray

November 26, 2006

To the entire Ferris Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We have so many fond memories of Binky from our days playing at Victoria and Allen Street. He was a kind and funny person. Several of my siblings and I saw him a few years back on Westcott Street. He was thrilled to hear the name "Binky" because he knew it was from old friends. It was great catching up with him.
Please know we are all thinking of you.

June Brickwedde

November 25, 2006

Fran and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your son. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
June and Dick Brickwedde

Donna Beal

November 24, 2006

Mrs. Ferris I would like to send my condolences to you and your family of the passing of Chuck Ferris. I humbly request all National Guard soldiers that served with Col. Ferris to bow thier heads in prayer for him.
Col. Ferris lived, breathed the military and was a caring soldier his words were, never soldier behind that was his motto.

Samantha Grant

November 24, 2006

Mrs. Ferris I'm sorry to hear about the death of Col. Ferris. I served with Col. Ferris in DISCOM, he was Our P.T. guru. Col. Ferris never left a man behind, he knew the true meaning of that statmenent. Col Ferris will be missed by the people that knew him.

Samantha Grant

November 24, 2006

Mrs. Ferris I'm sorry to hear about the death of Col. Ferris. I served with Col. Ferris in DISCOM, he was Our P.T. guru. Col. Ferris never left a man behind, he knew the meaning of that statmenent. Col Ferris will be missed by the people that knew him.

SGM Ron Reilly

November 23, 2006

Mary, Charlie, And Chrissy,
My sincerest condolences. Chuck was a true freind, and he will be missed. I will always remember him as he was when we wnet to the rodeo,with the two charlies's. My apologies for not being able to see you at this time.

Harold J. Peckham Jr. SSG [RETNG]

November 23, 2006

I met Charles when he was a LT.in the N.G I had not seen Charles in many years.But I will always remember him as a fun person and fair one.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Harold J. Peckham Jr. SSG [RET]

November 23, 2006

I met Charles when he was a LT.in the N.G I had not seen Charles in many years.But I will always remember him as a fun person and fair one.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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