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Charlene Geer Obituary

Charlene Geer, 78, of Bradford passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 30, 2022. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude and Asahel Parmelee, Sr.
She attended Westerly High School, graduating class of 1962. During her tenure at Westerly, she participated in many groups including Band, Glee Club, Dance Band, Army Navy Team, Prom Committee, Operetta, All State Band, and the RI Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
As a young lady, Charlene was the first female to coach little league baseball in the state of Rhode Island. She also loved basketball and found great joy in supporting the Westerly Middle School Unified Basketball team and her daughter Rebecca as the coach. Charlene was a diehard Red Sox and Steelers fan.
Charlene worked at Acme Wire as a data processing manager for over 25 years, where she retired. In her retirement she found great solace in helping her close friends and family with their taxes. Some even moved across the country and still mailed them to her, knowing she would always get them the best return. She's still waiting on Sue Honey's!
Charlene was the epitome of a family woman. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the center of her world.
Charlene's greatest joy was her little ones. They often joked about who was the favorite. Her heart belonged to all of them. As her family grew so did her love and devotion. Family was her everything.
Charlene had a strong faith and was a communicant of the Christ Episcopal Church. She shared her love of God with her family and friends.
She leaves behind a family that loved her beyond words. She leaves her son Jeffrey (Paulette), her daughter Rebecca (Don) and is predeceased by her daughter Susan. Along with them, she leaves her grandchildren, Lindsey (Donta), Stephen (Emily), Holly (Joshua), James (Danielle), Alison (Pat), Meghan, Jilian, Samuel (Tamara), John-Patrick, and Eva. She also leaves behind Bev, her longtime friend, confidant and travel companion; her brother Ace (Annita), and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandson Justin. She also leaves behind her beloved great-grandchildren, the loves of her life, Aiden, Logan, Ryelin, Kayden, Cooper, Kaleb, Sunny, Peyton, Kole, Leo and Skylar.
A Funeral Service will take place on Friday at 11:30a.m. at Christ Church, 7 Elm St., Westerly. Burial will follow at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Christ Church Clergy Memorial Fund in her honor.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2022.

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I still remember Charlene when we were members of the WHS band, dance band and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.

Wayne

May 27, 2023

I always enjoyed Charlene's company in the mornigs at ACME WIRE. She would be playing games on the computer. She already had everything all set and ready to go, for her workday. She was well organized. She did my federal and state income taxes for many years, and she was VERY GOOD. I really missed her this year, because I couldn't find anybody to do my taxes this year

John Tourtellotte

June 3, 2022

Charlene was my babysitter when I was a very little boy. I remember my parents, Janet and Ed Tourtellotte, were very fond of her and the Parmelee family. RIP Charlene....

Eileen

June 2, 2022

Rebecca,
I'm so deeply sorry on the loss of your mom. I know how much you loved each other.
Love, Eileen

Michael Dipollino

June 2, 2022

To Charlene's family and friends my sincere condolences on her passing. Fond Memories of my youth in White Rock playing baseball with Coach Charlene many, many years ago. Condolences to you Ace she was an inspiration!!!
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Wayne Cale

June 2, 2022

I will definitely miss Charlene. We had some great chit-chats while she worked at Acme Wire, and when it came Income Tax Time

Deidre

June 1, 2022

I am Very sorry for your loss. Sending sympathy and love to all of your family members.

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June 1, 2022

We're sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Patricia A Hewes

June 1, 2022

Becky and family...l am so so sorry to hear the passing of your mom. I knew Charlene for over 30 years. She was a great lady, kind and always willing to help others. Whenever l called her to do my taxes, she was there for me. She often made my husband and l laugh because of how loud she would talk. She was a hot ticket, friendly, pleasant and willing to give positive advice. I did look up to her. She will surely be missed, rest in peace Char with your daughter...Pat Hewes and family

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