Raymond A. Charron, 69, of Rochester died Saturday August 30, 2014 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Janet B. (Saba) Charron.
Born in Wareham, the son of the late Lawrence W.S. and Marguerite (Comeau) Charron, he lived in Rochester all of his life.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of Purgatory Church.
Mr. Charron was formerly employed as a machinist at BorgWarner, Inc. for 34 years.
He was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; his son, John A. Charron and wife Maribeth Moore of East Freetown; his brother-in-law, George J. Saba of New Bedford; two grandchildren, Jeremy and Hannah; and three nieces and two nephews.
He was the brother of the late Lawrence W.S. Charron, Jr.
His Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by a Divine Liturgy at 10 AM at Our Lady of Purgatory Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Our Lady of Purgatory Church Memorial Fund, 11 Franklin St., New Bedford, MA 02740. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.