Charles R. "Charlie" Bardes

Charles Richard Bardes, 83, of Vernon, beloved husband of Ursula Bardes, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Charlie was born on August 25, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY, the oldest of two sons of the late Charles F. and Anna Marie Bardes.
Charlie was a 1959 graduate of Massapequa High School in Massapequa, NY. He attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and the Institute of Insurance in Manhattan. Charlie worked for American Nuclear Insurers for over 26 years, retiring as the Senior Vice President in 2000. In retirement, Charlie and Ursula moved to Vernon and settled in Quail Hollow III. He was very active in the community serving on its Board several times and most recently, was the editor of the Community Newsletter. He was also a former member of the Vernon, Planning & Zoning Board. He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in West Hartford.
Charlie was an avid photographer who was never without his camera. He was happiest photographing family and community events and often enjoyed having a little fun during the editing process. He, along with Ursula, loved to travel and always had interesting stories upon their return. They enjoyed visiting with family and friends and spending time with their children and grandchildren.
In addition to his beloved wife of 60 years, Ursula, Charlie is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Laurie Bardes of Lebanon, CT and Craig and Cindy Bardes of Valdosta, GA, his four greatly loved grandchildren, Ray Bardes and his partner, Amanda Gendron of Bridgeport, CT, Andrew Bardes of Valdosta, GA, Steven Bardes of West Haven, CT, James Bardes of Valdosta, GA and his cherished great-granddaughter, Ava Fay Bardes also of Valdosta, GA. Charlie also leaves his brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Jean Bardes of Tampa, FL, his two brothers-in-law, William Winter of Milford, CT and Walter Winter and his wife, Laurie of Seminole, FL, several nieces, nephews, their families and many wonderful friends and neighbors.
All are welcome to join the family at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road in Vernon, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, for calling hours from 9:30 am - 11:30 am with a Celebration of Life Service at 11:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery, Vernon. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Vernon Firefighter's Association-EMS, 280 West St., Vernon, CT 06066. To leave a condolence, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com