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Charles Fitch Obituary
He was born November 5, 1932, a son of the late Andrew C. Fitch and Edith G. (Cambridge) Fitch. He was a graduate of the New England Institute, Class of 1955. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1953 as an Airman in the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner and operator of the H.L. Farmer Funeral Home in Ayer for twenty-five years and was affiliated with the Healy Funeral Home for the past twenty years. An avid sportsman, he was a member of the Townsend Sportsmen's Club and Past President of the Ayer Rod and Gun Club. Always active in the community, Charlie was a member of the Fitchburg-Leominster Shrine Club, Norbeagro Encampment #70, the Boylston Lodge AF & AM, the Caleb Butler Lodge AF & AM, Lowell Lodge of Perfection, Lowell Council Prince of Jerusalem, Mt. Calvery Rose Croix, Mass Consistory 32 Degree, Aleppo Temple, Boston, W.P. Ida McKinley Chapter #86 O.E.S. Master, Ayer Grange #200, Fredonian Lodge IOOF, and the Mary A. Livermore Rebekah Lodge. An antique car aficionado, he was a member of the Yankee Ingenue"T"s of Townsend, MA.
Besides his wife of 53 years, Charlie is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Heidi Ferguson and her husband Harold of Hanover, ME, Ms Connie MacKinnon of Ayer, MA, Mrs. Audrey Hanna and her husband Robert of Ashby, MA; eight grandchildren, Elisabeth Ferguson of Houston, TX, Daniel Ferguson of Auburn, ME, Angela, Andrew and Amanda MacKinnon of Ayer, MA and Allison, Robert and Matthew Hanna of Ashby, MA; a sister, Mrs. Betty Pletschke of Leominster, and a brother, John C, Fitch of Farmington, N.H. He was the brother of George A. Fitch and Richard W. Fitch, who pre-deceased him. Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 6th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the HEALY FUNERAL HOME, 57 N. MAIN ST., WESTFORD. His funeral service will take place Friday at the Healy Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make memorial contributions in his name to Nashoba Nursing Service and Hospice, 2 Shaker Rd. Suite D225, Shirley, MA 01464-2525.
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Laura (Flynn)Hebert
May 29, 2010
Mrs Fitch and family:
I am so sorry to not have known until now Mr Fitch passed. My heart goes out to your family. I remember how wonderful Mr Fitch was to us all. He always had a big smile and was one of the kindest people ever.
Memories and telling stories about him will always keep him near.
Larry Egan
May 6, 2010
Connie and family, I was saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. I have fond memories of Charlie from the late fifty's and sixty's, him coming into Wentworth Hardware Store where I was a hardware clerk and working on committee's with Charlie at the Ayer Gun Club. My Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time in your life.
Larry Egan
May 6, 2010
Our deepest sympathy. Norma (Keith} wiggin and Robert Parkin classmates at
Major Edwards High School.
May 6, 2010
To Mr. Fitch's family,
Remember the moments that made you laugh out loud. Remember the caring gestures. Remember the good times... and heal.
Yours truly,
Terrence, Dorita, Sarah & Matthew
kathy potvin
May 5, 2010
Aunti Connie,Heidi,Connie and Audrey, I am so sad to hear of Uncle Charlie passing. Aunti Weezie called me last night. My heart breaks for you all . What a wonderful long life you had with him. Remeber the sweet times. You're in my thoughts and prayer and even though I don't see you often I love you lots. Kathy
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