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Charles Dreyer Obituary
Charles William Dreyer passed on December 2, 2013. He was 86.
A devoted and dedicated father and husband, Charlie's legacy includes his wife of 65 years Anne Catherine (Hasson) Dreyer and six children Kathleen Van Antwerp (Donald) of Oak Ridge, NJ, Charles Dreyer Jr. Capt. US Army Ret. (Hilde) of Columbus, NJ, Mary Curry (Dennis) of Columbia, MD, Michael Dreyer of Bridgeport, CT, Valerie Wyman (John) of Wilton, CT and Timothy Dreyer (Laura) of Bedford, NH. His family also includes 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He also leaves a brother Frank (Coralie) of Piscataway, NJ. He was predeceased by his sisters Shirley Serina and Dorothy Marczak.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 1:30 pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1719 Post Road, Fairfield. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Thomas Church in Fairfield, CT in Charlie's name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Dreyer
Martin Stuhler
November 27, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I always enjoyed my time with Uncle Charlie he was good people.
The Woodworth Family
December 4, 2013
We will always remember the trip we had when we came to visit and you showed us all round. You will be missed greatly.
Lucille and John Kincaid
December 3, 2013
Mr. Dryer was a friendly and quiet man who set a stellar example for his family. He was intelligent and talented and had a great sense of humor. Our sympathy goes out to his loved ones. Treasure your many fond memories.
Karen Stuhler KellyThomas
December 6, 2013
Ah, the memories abound! Sending all the Dreyers and their kin comforting thoughts and heartfelt sympathy as Uncle Charlie's life celebration progresses during these next few days. Continued prayers on wings of angels to all.
Liz Reid
December 5, 2013
Val, John and Family:
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
With much love and sympathy, Liz Reid
Martin Stuhler
December 4, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane and Tony DeMattia
December 4, 2013
Ann and family: So sorry to read about Charlie's passing. You were wonderful neighbors for many, many years. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. It was wonderful to see and catch up with both of you when my dad and Charlie were "neighbors" at Ludlowe. May they both rest in peace after giving us the gift of a lifetime of wonderful precious priceless memories.
December 4, 2013
My condolences to the Dreyer family. May memories of time spent with Charles warm your hearts. Lean on God for comfort and the hope he gives of seeing our passed loved ones again.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
December 4, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
December 3, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Ann , Valerie and the entire Dryer family Charlie was truly loved by his family and friends. He will be missed. by all who knew and loved him.
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