Charles F. Emery, age 79, of 197 North Stonington Road, Old Mystic, passed away Wednesday morning at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven after a brief illness.
He was a Life member of Old Mystic Reliance Fire Co., Scout Leader of Troop 37 and was also involved in Troops 35 and 76. He was an avid fisherman and could also be found on most Saturday’s in Turn 1 at Waterford Speedbowl.
He was born in Rockland, ME on August 14, 1929 the son of Harold E. Emery and Andora Williams Emery. He married Margery S. Russell on December 28, 1951. She predeceased him on May 2, 2004. He is survived by three sons, Vernon (Mary) Emery of Troy, ME, Fred Emery of Ledyard, Hoyt (Janet) Emery of Ledyard; a sister and brother-in-law, Caroline and Bert Williams of Griswold; 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a special fishing buddy. He was predeceased by a sister, Alberta Libby, a granddaughter, Denise Emery, and a nephew “Rusty” Richardson. Dad, you were loved and will be missed.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Old Mystic Fire Dept., 295 Cow Hill Road, Mystic, CT 06355.
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