- Date Of Birth: April 28, 1928
- Date Of Death: December 17, 2016
- State: Connecticut
North Stonington – Donald Raymond Charron died peacefully Dec.17, 2016 at home in North Stonington CT. after a long illness.
Born in Plainfield CT. Feb 28, 1928
Married April 7, 1951 to Lorraine Antoinette Cote.
Predeceased by his mother Yvonne, father Raymond, brothers James, Reynold and sister Irene.
Survived by his wife Lorraine of 65 years, 4 sons Mark and wife Sophie of Brooklyn Ct, Brad and wife Bonnie of West Haven CT, Michael and wife Patty of Griswold CT, Craig and wife Terri of North Stonington CT. 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 sisters.
Entered the Navy Sept 1945 and was honorably discharged Feb 1949. While in the Navy he was part of the Admiral Richard E Byrd Antarctic Expedition # IV Operation Highjump 1946 -1947, which was his most memorable experience in the Navy. The last ship he served on was the USS Putnam DD757 which was a destroyer and he was proud to be a Tin Can sailor.
