Agawam/Sturbridge: Charles R. Pierce, 82, passed away on Friday, May 29 ^th , in the Heritage Hall South nursing facility, Agawam, after an illness.

His wife of 46 years, Loretta T. (Puduski) Pierce, passed away in 2011.  He is survived by his sister, Lucille B. Forgues of Agawam and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by four brothers, Lawrence, Roland, Luther and Lloyd and by three sisters, Lila, Lorraine and Leona.  He was born in Duxbury the son of Luther and Lottie (Hunt) Pierce.  Charles was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War.

Charles was a barber for many years working in Worcester barber shops.  He loved music and loved to sing.  He was an avid card player and always up for a good game of chance.  He enjoyed traveling, whether it be going to Las Vegas or just going for a car ride.  He also enjoyed going out to eat.  Charles was a very charming person who built a family of friends everywhere he went.  He had a great gift of making people feel good about themselves.

A graveside service for Charles in Brimfield Cemetery, Brimfield, will be private.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wonderfund, 600 Washington Street, 6th floor, Boston, MA 02111.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.