Charline Gourno Obituary
Charline A. Gourno, age 69 of New Carlisle passed away March 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 1, 1956 in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Charles and Pauline (Casey) Perry. Charline enjoyed baking, knitting and collecting shells. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Levi Clayton Drees, Isiah Cook; two sisters, Janet Libby and Brenda Stevens. She is survived by her loving husband, Jaime; two children, Bambi (Clayton) Drees, Barry (Nikki) Heselton; four grandchildren, Caleb (Zonna) Wickline, Nathan Drees, Abby Heselton, Noah Heselton; three great-grandchildren, Willow, Oliver, Zayleigh; three sisters, Michelle Perry, Mary Kennedy, Regina Perry; as well as extended family. A private service will be held by the family.
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