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Charles Chatham Obituary
St.Michaels, MD-Charles Woodrow Chatham, 72, of St. Michaels, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Talbot Hospice, Easton, MD. Born in Salisbury, MD, to Walter and Dorothy Chatham. He lived most of his life in Princess Anne and Salisbury, MD
Charles worked in retail and specialized in merchandising, for over 35 Years. He retired at 62. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, organizing, and decorating the home that he shared with his wife and best friend, Shirley Ann Chatham. Charles and Shirley were married 53 Years.
Charles was a loving husband and proud father of two children, Charles "Eric" Chatham and his wife Dawn L. Chatham of Rockville, MD and Tonia Chatham Chlomoudis and her husband Mike Chlomoudis, of Murfreesboro, NC. He is also survived by; his two grandsons, Charles "Cody" Chatham and Austin C. Chatham of Rockville, MD; family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday November 1, 2017, from 4PM until 8PM at the family home in St. Michaels, MD. Donations may be made in Charles' name to the Talbot Hospice, 586 Cynwood Dr. Easton, MD 21601.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Chatham
KELLEY
November 4, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Daren Massey
November 2, 2017
Shirley,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your love Charles. My thoughts are with you.
November 1, 2017
Eric & Dawn
I am sorry to hear of your dad passing. I pray for strength and peace for your family.
Tammy Lessig
November 1, 2017
Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear about Charles' passing. I have such fond memories of working with him at J. C. Penney's. Always kept me laughing. May God give you and your family His peace.
Bonnie Layfield
Mary Chamberlin
October 30, 2017
Shirley, sorry to hear of your loss, remember your dating years and marriage, a special couple in Princess Anne,, after working with your Dad, it was special to me. Mary Bozman. Chamberlin. Last saw Charles t the Bay Bridge Markets, setting up business, had a long talk and shared, old times.
Jetta Jean Reynolds
October 30, 2017
DEAR Shirley,
Bonnie just called with the news, otherwise, I'd not have known. I'm grateful to her for the call.
I've known for years Charles was ailing, and many's the time I've said I wanted to call you two, but I never got around to it. You two have been in my mind and heart for you-know-how-many years. Sixth grade is a long way back, and you and I go back further than that.
You and Charles have always been special to me. I wish I'd said it often. I'll be at the house for you somehow, Wednesday, is it? I looked for your house once before and couldn't find it. I'll find it this time, one way or another.
Much love always,
Jetta
Georgia Williams
October 30, 2017
Shirley, Eric and Dawn,
Such a shock to learn of Charles' passing. He will be remembered for his wonderful personality; he always left you laughing. I can't recall many times seeing him that he and Shirley weren't together; they truly were best friends. It saddens me to think of the sorrow this has brought to all of you but I hope your many happy memories serve to comfort you. Our condolences to the entire family.
Steve & Georgia Williams
Ann Jones
October 30, 2017
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Eric and Dawn,
We are so sorry for your
lost. Please take care of Mom.
Love and Hugs
Fred and June Dysart
October 30, 2017
Shirley, Eric and Dawn:
We were so shocked to read of Charles' death. We didn't know he had been sick. We will always remember those fond memories of Charles when he and Freddy worked together at J. C. Penneys. May God bless you with strength in this sad time. We will be praying for you.
Holly Clark (Sturtevant)
October 30, 2017
Shirley and Eric, I'm so sorry to hear of Charles' passing. He gave me my first job at Benjamin's and was such a delight to work with. He was a very talented man. And always made us smile. I have very fond memories of Charles. May God be with you during this time, and seek him for comfort.
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