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Charles Morang Obituary
He was born July 18, 1930 in Charlton, son of the late George and Ethel (Webb) Morang. He was predeceased by 8 brothers and 5 sisters including his twin Neal. He retired from Thermo-Electron in Auburn in 1995. He could often be found fishing, throwing horseshoes, playing cribbage, or enjoying coffee with his loved ones, always with his dog by his side. We will fondly remember his ability to laugh at life, his warm smile and his sheer will and stubbornness.
Charles is survived by his wife of 52 years Joan (Bassett) Morang, one son Thomas Placzek of Rochdale, five daughters: Donna Placzek wife of Tom Savage of California, Katherine wife of the late Douglas Clough, Vicki wife of John Muzzy all of Charlton, Sharon wife of Herb Markle of Canastota, NY, Amy wife of Theodore Carr of Leicester. He also leaves, with pride, 22 grandchildren: Sara Placzek of Worcester, Matthew Placzek of Shrewsbury, Kimberly Placzek and Jill (Clough) Battista both of Rochdale, Joshua Clough of Charlton, Lindsay (Morang) R.N. wife of Robert Lamothe of Sturbridge, Noelle (Markle) wife of Chance Bear of Syracuse, NY, Nicole, Cassandra, Elizabeth, Samuel, Anne-Victoria, Charles, Katherine, Lillian, Lydia, and Natalie Markle of Canastota, NY, Jane, Nicolas, Benjamin, Abigail and Truman Carr of Leicester, as well as 4 great grandchildren: Nolan, Ava, Zachary and Derek. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Madaline Carlson of Oxford is his sole surviving sister.
The family wishes to thank the Christopher House for its wonderful care. Special thanks to nieces Lisa Postma and Jean Leavitt for the love and care expressed toward Uncle Charlie.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, February 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon at Greenville Baptist Church, 674 Pleasant Street, Rochdale. A funeral service will follow at 12 noon at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his name to the American Heart Association or Greenville Baptist Church. Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, is assisting with the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Morang
Nicole Markle
February 18, 2011
Growing up, whenever we came to visit, we would always find you at the dining room table playing cribbage or domino's. I will always remember the time you and Dad tried to teach me to play and me barely understanding how. I wish we could have spent more time together and I will always remember those last days I got to spend with you in July.
My heart aches because of the hole you left in it.
Grandpa...I will love you forever and miss you always.
Keith & Cindy Doyle
February 18, 2011
Joan and family, when your hearts are empty, filling it with happy memories can help.Hold onto those and let themgiude you through this time of sadness. Keith and I will always remember your smile and caring ways. Always look forward to you coming into the Bargain Shop
February 16, 2011
today went well you were so loved. I miss your voice I miss your smile and humor and most of all your humor. . . You were so loved and I know you are with us. Lin
Laura Bachand
February 16, 2011
Uncle Charlie would have been so touched by the ulogies read today at his funeral. They were so very special. Uncle Charlie was a very special man, and we will miss his wisdom, smiles, and laughs. Love you Uncle Charlie, Rest in Peace!
February 15, 2011
to the Morang Family Vicki and Lindsey I miss you and love you my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Jean Marie
Alexandria Anderson
February 15, 2011
Uncle Norman I will never forget my time spent with you, gramma, and the other uncles. You made growing up fun and I will never let go of the fond memories I have with you. I regret so much waiting so long to see you, but I'm glad I finally got the chance to. Your family thinks the universe of you. A strong man like you will never be forgotten. I love you and aunt Joan so much and I promise to see her more. I hope your up there eating donuts and playing dominoes with gramma. I know she was probably waiting for your grand entrance. I miss you both and will see you again someday. Until next time...
Maggi Gonsalves
February 15, 2011
Words are difficult to come by at this time, but please know you all are in our thoughts and our hearts. Heidi and I loved Norm very much. He taught us so much, particularly on gardening and how to just enjoy life. Our prayers are with you.
Courtney Davis
February 15, 2011
My deepest condolences go out to Joan and the Morang family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I only knew Charles as Norm and he was one of the greatest people I've ever had the priviledge of knowing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vickie Simonovitch
February 14, 2011
So sorry for your loss, Joan and family. My heart and prayers are with all of you. Love, Vickie Simonovitch
Edythe & Billy Stoddard
February 14, 2011
Joan and Family,
May words of comfort rest gently upon your heart,
and in time may they become words of healing.
Christopher Battista
February 14, 2011
So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. His pain is finally over and he is in a better place.Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. He was an incredible person that will truly be missed by many.
Bob and Evelyn Whitcomb
February 13, 2011
Dear Joan and family, May God give you the peace that passes all understanding at this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
February 13, 2011
So sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Clough Eskridge
February 13, 2011
February 13, 2011
Papa,
I miss you very much. And some day I know we will be reunited. I will never forget your laugther, compassion, stubborness, and most of all your pride for your family.You loved all 22 of us and were beyond proud of all of us and our achievements. You taught me so many things through out my life, that I will pass on to my family. But most of all, you never stop Believing in me, even when i lost hope on myself. All through Nursing school you were my biggest fan. You even said after i passed my boards, Lin I didnt even worry I knew you pass. NO doubt. Im thankful for all the memories and the love. You were my Papa and most of all my best friend. I will always be your Lin.
"There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true." My fondest memory of us. Lindsay
Karen Morang
February 13, 2011
My heart goes out to Aunt Joan and the entire family. I will miss my favorite Uncle - his quick wit and his infectious smile will never be forgotten.
Love Karen
Donna Bricault
February 13, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Debbie Anderson
February 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Uncle Normans family. Alex had very fond memories of Him growing up. He was one of her favorite uncles. May God Bless.
February 13, 2011
The true testament of a life well-lived is the love we leave behind, sorry for your loss. Deborah Odgren
Stephen Surprise
February 12, 2011
We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Charlie. He was a great man and will always be fondly remembered. May he rest in peace.
Steve and Ann Surprise
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