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LATHROP, Charles Staye Charles Staye Lathrop Sr., 70, of Coventry husband of the late Constance (Gelinas) Lathrop passed away suddenly, Friday (March 10, 2006) at his home. He was born September 29,1935 in Manchester, son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Staye) Lathrop of Manchester. He resided in Coventry for over 50 years. Prior to his retirement he was owner and operator of L&M Construction of Coventry which he operated with his sons and grandsons. His greatest interest was shooting the breeze with family and friends which awarded him the nickname "Good time Charlie." He adored his family of which included five children; Charles Staye Lathrop Jr. and his wife Laurie of Coventry, Joan Lathrop of Thompson, Wendy McMahon of Coventry, James and Kathy Lathrop of Coventry and Joyce Lathrop of Coventry. He also leaves nine grandchildren; Brian, Christopher and Nicholas McMahon, Katie, Charles,Joey and Robert Lathrop, Holly Conroy and Tiffany Lathrop. He also leaves four great grandchildren; Ian McMahon, Kayli McMahon, Cody anc Connor Oullette, and Alexis Lathrop. He also leaves two sisters; Gay Dudzic, Jessie Hovey of Manchester and Guy Lathrop of Coventry. He also leaves behind many other relatives and friends. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 15 at 11a.m. at St. Mary Church 1600 Main Street Coventry. Burial will be in East Cemetery Manchester. Calling hours will be held Tuesday March 14 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Coventry Funeral Home 2665 Boston tpke. (Rt 44) Coventry. Memorial donations may be made in Charlie's name to the Coventry volunteer fire Association: P.O. box 1 Coventry CT. 06238.
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Cheryl Chalou
March 18, 2006
Family members and friends of Charles Lathrop,
I hope all of you find comfort and peace in this time of need. Charlie was a great man who always lended a helping hand. I'm sorry to hear about this loss. He will never be forgotten.
Julianne Lathrop Dombek
March 13, 2006
Dear Jessie, Gay, and Guy,
I am so sorry to hear about Charlie. I don't have memories of him grown up but I do remember a fun boy, especially at the cottage at Coventry lake.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
With deep affection,
Your cousin Julianne
Lora Lee Liappes
March 13, 2006
Dear Butchie, Joanie, Wendy, Jimmie and Joycie....I, we---are all so very sorry about your dad. I am so grateful that our families were blessed enough to be brought up so closely with one another. You are all a gift to all of us.
We will be at the services, God bless you and give you strength, much love Lora Lee, Sarah and Samantha Liappes, Kathleen and Rick, and family, and Eddie, Leean, Frankie and families.
SCOTT#DENIELLE HITCHCOCK
March 13, 2006
Sorry to hear of your loss,I only met Charlie a few times but I ended up talking to him for hours..He seemed to be an upstanding hard working guy.
Karen DeRyke
March 12, 2006
My heart goes out to your family at this sad time. I did not know Charlie, but am the niece of his sister, Jess Hovey, and know how hard it is to lose someone you love.
Tory & Mike MacDonald
March 12, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Charlie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May your warm memories of him help ease your pain.
Jessie Hovey
March 12, 2006
Dear Butch, Joan, Jim, Wendy, and Joyce and family,
I'm really sorry to hear about Charlie.
I remember his going out of his way to bring us some wood during the ice storm in 1973 when it was impossible to get.He had a good heart.
Sorry I can't be there, but we'll be in FL till the end of April.
Love, Aunt Jess
Katie Ouellette
March 12, 2006
Pa Pa... you will be missed greatly. The only solice I can find in this is that you are now with Gram. I hope that you have found true happiness and peace. We will see you again.
All our love.
Chris, Katie, Cody, and Connor
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