Charlton: David J. Charron, 78, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31 ^st , in the UMass Memorial Medical Center-Harrington, after a sudden illness.

He leaves his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth A. Denning; his four children, David J. Charron, Jr. and his wife Brenda of East Longmeadow, Alan D. Charron and his wife Lisa of Monson, Anne Marie Charron of Holyoke and Thomas A. Charron and his wife Robin of Southport, CT; his seven grandchildren, Nicholas Charron, Amanda Charron, Dyllon Charron, Caroline Charron, Susanna Charron, Vivian Charron and Thomas Charron; a great granddaughter, Faith Charron; a step grandson, Justin Brockett; two step grandchildren; his two former wives, Caroline Haley of Brimfield and Susan Grady of Springfield; and his close friend Cameron Holland, of Millbury, and his family.  He was born in Southbridge the son of the late Alphonse and Edith (Firth) Charron.

David was an insurance underwriter for State Mutual Insurance Co. in Worcester for 33 years, retiring at 55 years old.  He went on to work with his wife Beth at the Sturbridge Antique Shop and did antique shows.  David was an avid sport shooter and belonged to several rod and gun clubs in the area.  He had researched guns from an early age and later dealt in antique firearms.  David was a veracious reader, often reading a book a day.  He was known as an excellent cook and was very good with his hands, he could build anything he put his mind to.

A funeral service for David will be held on Monday, Feb. 6 ^th , at 12:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Monday, Feb. 6 ^th , from 10:00am to 12:00pm, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, 11 Young Rd., East Brookfield, MA 01515.