Penders, Charles E.

Charles E. Penders, Jr., 76, of Canton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Tufts Medical Center on February 28.

Born and raised in Boston, he attended St. Gregory’s. After graduating from Mission High School, Charlie went on to Boston State College, earning his degree in English. Mr. Penders taught English in the Boston Public Schools for several years before beginning his 42-year career as a classified advertising executive at the Boston Globe. Charlie has been a resident of Canton for 52 years and was an active member in the Canton Lions Club and was a Melvin Jones recipient. After his retirement he enjoyed driving the senior bus for 12 years, was a constable for the town of Canton, and loved spending time with his friends and family. He was also a member of the Boston Globe Fish and Game and a Friend of Bill W. for 34 years.

A devoted husband of 58 years to Barbara-Anne (Kelley). Father of Charles E. Penders III of Augusta, Georgia, Christopher J. Penders and his wife, Cheryl, and her children: Jared and Evan and grandson Maverick of Holbrook, Jeffrey D. Penders and his wife, Crystal, of Canton, and the late Suzanne M. Penders. Proud Papa of Georgia-Ann, Violet and Scarlet Penders. Brother of Barbara O’Brien and her husband, James, of Abington. Brother-in-law of Thomas Kelley of Boston and Karen Kelley of CT. He is also survived by many well loved nieces and nephews.

The family would like to specifically thank the Canton Fire Department, Norwood Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, and John Scott Rehabilitation Center for their love, compassion and excellent care they provided during his illness.

A funeral mass was held Tuesday in St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton. Burial private. Donations may be made in his memory to the Canton Lions Club, P.O. Box 121, Canton, MA 02021, or to the Amyloidosis Research Consortium at www.arci.org or mail a check (include Charlie’s name in the memo) to 320 Nevada St., Suite 210, Newton, MA 02460, Attn: Isabel Lousada. Arrangements by the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street. For guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.

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