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David Charest Obituary
Born in Manchester on April 13, 1948, he was the son of Ulysses and Patricia F. (Joyce) Charest. He was raised in Manchester and resided in Massachusetts for many years before returning to the Queen City 10 years ago.
He graduated from Manchester Memorial High School, Class of 1966.
David was a "jack of all trades." He worked as a self-employed contractor all his life.
David will be remembered for his independent nature, strong will and wit.
Family members include four sons, David Charest of Greenfield, Mass., Dana Charest, David Blair and Jesse Charest; three daughters, Tricia Carpenter, Kristan Brown and Becky Charest; seven grandchildren; his twin brothers, Wayne Charest and Wayde Charest; four sisters, Barbara Butler, Mary Carella, Margaret Ragaini, and Laura Charest; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Services: A memorial celebration of his life will be held Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union St., corner of Concord Street, Manchester.
For more information or to view the online guest registry, please visit:
www.connorhealy.com
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Memories and Condolences
for David Charest
richard bellerose
January 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Susanne Sanner
January 4, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to each one of David's family members. Especially all of his beautiful children!
You were so special and dearly loved dear David. I will miss you tremendously.
My thoughts will be with all of you today during the Memorial Service. Wish I could've been there but, living in Germany it was just too far away at such a short notice.
Till we meet again, LOVE and PEACE
Your friend
Karyn Skiathitis
January 3, 2015
It was never a mystery when David came into the room...you always knew he was there. Quick to smile and full of life, one could not help but notice him. He took me for my first motorcycle ride, and no matter what his affiliations were, he was really hard to stay angry at. Much love to Pat, Tricia, Dana, David, Jesse, Kristin, and Becky. May he always feel the wind in his hair.
January 2, 2015
David has left me with many happy high school memories. May your happy memories of David help you through this difficult time.
With sympathy,Joanie (Sullivan) Flurey
Shirley Underwood
January 2, 2015
Patti, David, Nicky, Tricia, Don, Holly, Nick, Dana, Danny and Steph I know the memories, the ones that bring the smiles will sustain you. So very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and to David's entire family and friends. Respectfully, Shirley
Gary Crittenden
January 1, 2015
Buch as long as I walk this earth you will always be in my heart and thought's.Your friend Gary Crittenden. Condolences to the family.
Pat Blair
January 1, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Kathy, David and the grandchildren.
GARY LAFLEUR
December 31, 2014
TO THE FAMILY OF BUTCH MY SYMPOTHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU I HAVEN'T SEEN MUCH OF HIM LATELY BUT HE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH.GONNA MISS YOU BUTCHY....
Brenda Sparango-Lambiris
December 31, 2014
Deepest Sympathy to Butch's Family....RIP Butch.....
Wendy Crowell
December 31, 2014
My condolences to all the family. David was a special guy with a large capacity for fun and friendship. I wish you all healing and peace.
December 31, 2014
Dave's family sorry for your loss.Dave and I were good friend's back in the day had some good times. Rest in peace my friend. Louie Guidi GOOSE CREEK SC
Dan Sanborn
December 31, 2014
RIP, My friend.
Gary Tremblay
December 31, 2014
R.I.P. My Friend
Dave,Kathy,David Dylan,Callahan & Dilynn
Kathy Blair-Marston
December 31, 2014
You can't be far because I can still feel you near, walking in the woods maybe,off on some new & great adventure? You have always been in my life and will always be because of our beautiful son!
Mark and Valerie Bayko
December 31, 2014
Truly best friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget.
Butchie, We have so many great memories (road trips - esp. riding the coastline, being our best man, vacations in Maine) that you will always have a place in our hearts. We love and will miss you dearly.
Richard and Judy Fraser
December 31, 2014
To all of David's family my heart goes out to you in this very sad time. So sorry for your loss.
Jim Charest
December 30, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Barbara Edson-Greenwald
December 30, 2014
David will be missed by many but never forgotten. His wild side, his laughter, his sense of adventure, the smile,those eyes and what a charmer he was. So many memories....Always a smile and a huge hug when we saw each other. Cherish the memories love to you all... Barbara
Robin Paris
December 30, 2014
I have so many colorful memories of Big Dave. Easy to hold him in the light.
Ruth Miller
December 30, 2014
So very sorry. Our love and sympathy to you all at this sad time. We remember him so well.
Ruth, Lynne and Diane Miller
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