Charles R. Fitch, 86, of Danielson, CT passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 with his wife at his side and family members close by in Day Kimball Hospital Hospice in Putnam, CT Born in Norwich, CT he was the son of the late Charlotte and Lester Fitch. Charles graduated from NFA and was a Navy veteran who served on the USS Beatty from 1954 to 1958. He worked at Electric Boat, American Standard and Spriol, He loved his family, ocean fishing, scuba diving, kayaking, motorcycle riding, NASCAR racing and traveling with his wife. Visited the Grand Canyon, Florida, and a mine in Colorado among other places. He enjoyed spending time at Cape Cod and Maine..
Charles was the beloved husband of Sarah Moran Racine Fitch for 46 years. He was predeceased in death by both parents, his first wife Bonnie Phillips Fitch, his brothers Gary, Frank and Allyn, one grandchild Seth Berube, two step-grandchildren Gary Lambert Jr, and Jennifer Racine. He is survived by his brothers Lester, Rodger (Carol) and Durwin (Cheryl,) sisters Charlotte Gauvin, Francis Meadows (David) and Holly Kozerefski (Martin). His children Charles (Lura), Bonnie Berube, David (Wendy), Timothy (Melody), and Matthew (Diana). Step children Norman Racine (Debby), Louise Racine (Cecil), James Racine (Debby), Andy Racine (Laurie). Grandchildren Christopher, Allura, Katie Berube (Brice), Jade Berube, Rebecca Proseus, Josh Berube (Deanna), Miranda Lucas (Trever), Matthew, Crystal, Danielle Demers (George), Freebird, Tom and Zach.. Step grandchildren Jessica Racine, Loreena Racine, Violet Racine, Sarah Wallace (Josh), Kaitlyn Racine, Luke Racine, Jeremy Racine, Andrew Racine JR. and Haley Bruley. 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life is planned. Donations can be made in his name to the Veterans Base Camp 108 England Rd, Chaplin, CT 06235
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