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CHARLES FAUROT Obituary

FAUROT, Charles H., of Midlothian, Va., born October 3, 1935, founder of Old Blue Records and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher, coach and friend, died on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from complications of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his beloved family: his wife, Barbara Sanborn Faurot; his children, William Silverthorne Faurot III, Matthew Monahan Faurot, Kirsten Marie Faurot and Stephanie Elizabeth Faurot-Rodriguez; his sons-in-law, John Packel and Miguel Rodriguez; his siblings, William Reay Faurot, Allen Reed Faurot and Suzanne Faurot Warner; and his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Silverthorne Faurot and Jean Reay Faurot; his stepmother, Joyce Moore Faurot; and his son, William Silverthorne Faurot II. Charlie was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Philips Andover Academy and Yale University. He taught math and coached swimming and water polo at Suffield Academy and Montclair Academy. He was a systems consultant at Manufacturers Hanover Trust, Bankers Trust and Monchik-Weber. He retired as managing director of the American Stock Exchange in 1997 and founded Old Blue Records, an independent label dedicated to the best in old-time music from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kentucky, Texas and other regions. His music was featured on National Public Radio, and several Old Blue tracks were included in the recent "Give Me The Banjo" documentary on PBS, narrated by Steve Martin and featuring several Old Blue artists. He was a member of Noroton Yacht Club, where he coached women's sailing and youth swimming, and was recognized with the Moon Award for extraordinary service. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., Midlothian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Operation Walk Virginia, c/o Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Unit 4A, 2501 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22306. The family wishes to thank the teams at VCU Massey Cancer Center and Hospice of Virginia. Online condolences to WoodyFuneralHome.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 27, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES FAUROT

13 Entries

Sheryl Behar

September 15, 2013

Barbara - it's been many years, but I wanted to reach out and express my condolences for your loss. I remember the many Mondays you would come into the office sunburnt from a weekend of sailing with Charlie. Wishing you joyous memories of your life together.
Sheryl Behar

Gerd Hadeler

September 13, 2013

I just learned of the death of Charlie Faurot. I was so shocked because Charlie was such a great person and he was responsible for all the great releases on
GHP Records between 1970 and 1973. Last time I talked to him on the phone I told him that I really liked his re-issue work on his new label. Charlie was great at what he did for our music.

My deep sympathy to his family.

Joyce Miller

September 3, 2013

I was very saddened to hear of Charlie's passing, having just seen him in Galax, VA. I first met Charlie when he came to our house in Wilmington, DE in 1972 to record Ted Lundy and the Southern Mt. Boys for Gerd Hadeler Productions ofGermany. Barbara, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Although there is nothing I can say to ease your pain, I want to share this with you. I have had it so long, I do not know where it originated from.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

"Cancer is so limited. It cannot cripple love, it cannot shatter hope. It cannot corrode faith, it cannot destroy peace. It cannot kill friendship, it cannot suppress memories. It cannot silence courage, it cannot invade the soul. It cannot steal eternal life, it cannot conquer the Spirit."

Anne Gilbert

September 2, 2013

Charlie was a friend to us for many years when he was doing the recording work for County Records etc.As the years passed we lost track of him until about 3 years ago.We are saddned at the loss of Charlie and extend our deep sympathy to all concerned.
Anne Gilber and family

Alison Howard Roland

August 30, 2013

To my dear Faurot family-
So many fond memories of our family holidays and vacations together and Uncle Charlie making us all laugh! We loved his humor , great music and creative mind. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. All our very best , the Howard's
Alison Howard Roland

Britt Hall

August 29, 2013

The women sailors at Noroton owe much to Charlie. For without his patient and wise coaching, many would not have learned to love the feel of the breeze in their hair and a boat under their feet. Without Charlie, the Women's Sailing Program would have languished. Yet, it continues today and he is sorely missed. We love you Charlie.

Bruce Pastorini

August 28, 2013

I was Mr. Farout's math student and waterpolo player at Montclair Academy. He was an encouraging teacher who helped a struggling student learn Algebra 1 and 2. He took the time to give extra tutoring and told me give it some hard effort and never to quit. Words that have served me well in much harder times. I also was on his water polo team... he was a great coach and responsible for establishing water polo at MA. Good memories of a fine man! - Bruce Pastorini MA '71

David Lynch

August 28, 2013

In the past few years, I had the privilege to be Charlie's graphic designer, working with him on many album designs for his company, Old Blue Records. Charlie was a pioneer in bringing the surviving practitioners of traditional mountain music to thousands of ears. His influence is immeasurable.

On a professional note, Charlie was one of those rare "dream" clients who expressed a general idea of what he wanted, and then stepped back, giving me the creative freedom and trust to deliver the product. I think he did the same with the musicians he recorded, which yielded some amazing performances.

Personally, we shared a deep passion for the music and would often engage in discussions about musicians and recordings - old and new.

It's still hard to believe that the phone isn't going to ring and I'll answer to hear Charlie's typical greeting, "Hey Dave! Faurot here." Selfishly, I wish we could create a few more CDs together! I'll miss you, Charlie!

Paul Bicknell

August 27, 2013

As a student at Montclair Academy, I had the good fortune of having this extraordinary man as math teacher and water polo coach. He taught me sportmanship and respect with a quiet patience that I was undeserving of, but then, that's how Charles Faurot did things. What better tribute may I give than to remember him well, and that I do.

Jim Banta

August 27, 2013

My deepest condolences to Barbara and all who loved Charlie. He was also a classmate of my uncle Peter Banta at Andover and I have let Pete know about Charlie. All the Bantas thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Charlie & Angel Colombo

August 27, 2013

We will never forget how you opened your home to us as if we had been there a million times. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

D M

August 27, 2013

To the Family. Our family is sorry for your loss. It is hard to go through this difficult time, but it's good to know that we keep in our heart all the good moments, love, and care that we share with our loved ones. Romans 8:38, 39 says that nothing …. not even death is be able to separate us from God's love.

Bud Hazelgrove, GM

August 27, 2013

Please accept Woody staff condolences for your loss. You can depend on us to assist you on this journey and we will strive for your complete satisfaction while your loved one is in our care. We believe you deserve nothing less. For these difficult days, we will be honored to have you consider our home and family a part of yours.

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