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Charles Barnes Obituary
Charles F. Barnes, Jr., age 67, of The Villages, FL and Milford, passed away peacefully on March, 11, 2025 with his beloved wife, Denise M. Barnes by his side. Charlie was born in Bridgeport, on November 9, 1957 to Amelia (Raymond) Barnes of Milford and the late Charles F. Barnes, Sr.
Charlie married the love of his life on October 4, 1986 and together they shared thirty-eight wonderful years of love, traveling and spending time with his nephews, whom he considered more like sons. Prior to his retirement, he operated along with his Pop, Barney Sign Service and Accurate Neon in Stratford.
In addition to wife and mother, Charlie is survived by his heartbroken sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Terese Travis-Horvath and Robert Horvath. He was the proud and loving uncle of Christopher (Melissa), Daniel (Chiyo) and Kyle Travis; his three great-nephews, Joseph, Jackson and Theo and his canine companion, Susy.
All services were held privately in Florida. To sign his online guestbook, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.
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Dan and Jeanne Giordano
March 26, 2025
Dee, Deepest Condolences to you and the entire family. Chuck was one of a kind. He always filled my days with laughter when visiting the sign shop in Bridgeport. The epic shouting matches with Chuck, Charlie Sr. and Ed B. will be are etched in my memories! He left us too early but will be remembered in our hearts.
So sorry for your loss, with love,
Dan and Jeanne Giordano
Patricia Houle
March 21, 2025
My sincere condolences to Denise & family. Charlie was one of the nicest friends I´ve ever had! Also helpful, always talking & always in a good mood. I´ll miss you my friend.
Diane Coleman
March 20, 2025
Denise, we are so sorry to hear that Charlie passed away. It is a sad loss for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Diane and Tom Coleman
Darlene and Anthony Strossi
March 19, 2025
Dee so many memories, I am at a loss for words but I do want to share the time the four of us walking down the beach after dinner and Charlie (Frank) made us laugh so hard we all had tears in our eyes I lost my voice for two days and could not get to restroom quick enough
Good times he will be missed
Thoughts and prayers to you, Terese, Bob and the boys
Lorraine Gosselin
March 19, 2025
Dear Denise
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Char!ie, your beloved husband. May be rest in peace.
Aunt Lorraine
Ben and Linda The Villages Florida
March 19, 2025
No one could deliver a punch line quite like Charlie. We will miss his sense of humor, his generosity and kindness. We pray you rest in the arms of Christ and in the light of Christ's face.
Ed and Janice
March 19, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Thinking of you and Charlie today and always.
Mark Kaufman
March 18, 2025
Charlie
Truly enjoyed our Florida experiences together....the restaurants, the golf cart rides to the squares, and hanging at the pool with Denise and Marcia.
You are missed.
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