Charles Henry Trask

1922 - 2014

Charles Henry Trask, 92, of Windsor, CT, formerly of Stonington, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. After a hip fracture from a fall in March, he worked hard in therapy at rehab facilities to recover but was eventually overwhelmed by complications. He was born in Old Lyme, CT, on May 30, 1922, son of the late Charles Henry Trask and Edna Mabel (Fratus) Trask, and grew up in Old Saybrook. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps prior to enlisting in the US Navy in 1942. Charles served in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a bartender for over 40 years and met his future wife, Diane, while working at the Connecticut Yankee Motor Inn. The happy couple married on November 7, 1964, in Old Lyme and was just three months shy of celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Charlie was a social and charming man who achieved great success in his profession and was always happy to share his latest bloody Mary recipe. If the UConn women's basketball game was on, you would have to wait a bit. Charles and Diane made their home in Stonington where he later retired from the Stonington Public School system as a custodian after more than 20 years of service. A proud veteran of World War II, Charles was a life member of the Stonington VFW Post #1265. Charlie could be counted on as great company for dinner, a reliable source for his home grown tomatoes, and too much zucchini. He leaves to treasure his memory, a loving wife, Diane E. Trask, their son and his beloved daughter-in-law, Brian Trask and Ania Czajkowski of Canton, two dear friends, Barbara and Bob Doyen of Old Lyme, and his feline companion, Sam. He also leaves a daughter, Jeannie Ann Wheeler of Sorrento, FL, and her children and grandchildren. Charles was predeceased by two sisters, Mildred Spring and Elsie Augustine. A memorial service will be held privately. To send notes of condolence, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org - or, dad's favorite, the CT Lottery where you can't win if you don't play. 92 years dad - you won. Love, B.