DALTON - Charles B. Falkenstrom Jr, 67, of Faraway Road, died suddenly at his residence Saturday morning November 1, 2014
Mr. Falkenstrom was born in Bridgeport CT on February 3, 1946, a son to Charles and Stephanie Falkenstrom.
Chuck as many people knew him, was raised in Bridgeport and is a graduate of Roger Ludlow High School. After graduation he enlisted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Upon Chucks discharge from the Army, he then attended the University of Connecticut where he graduated with an associate's degree in marketing.
In 1974 Chuck moved to Groveton and was employed as a meat cutter in the small markets in the surrounding towns of Groveton, Lancaster, and Whitefield. I 1983 he bought his property in Dalton and continued his work as a meat cutter in the surrounding towns until settling into working at Mac's Market.
Chuck loved to cut wood primarily for his personal use and it is told that if you went to visit and he was not in the house he could be found out back cutting his wood. When he would have some time to get away, he would go to Bar Harbor a place that he loved to visit. He also enjoyed music, so much that when a song came on he could tell you the name of the artist and even the name of the person who first sang the song.
Chuck was predeceased by his parents; and a Brother - in - law Joseph Bodnar
Family members include, a daughter, Erica Whitcher of Meredith; a grandson, Everett Charles Whitcher; a sister, Mary Lou Bodnar (Norce St. Onge) of Groveton; two nephews, Joseph Bodnar of Groveton and Darrell Bodnar and his son Noah of Groveton, and his faithful and loving companion Lab/cross Lucky.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday morning November 8 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Humane Society of ones choice