After a long illness, Mary Ellen Charboneau 83, of Middlefield, entered into the arms of the Lord on May 22, 2012. She is predeceased by her husband William “Bill†whom she shared her life with for 60 years. She was predeceased by her parents John and Florence (Fody) Hupfer and brother John (Jack). Devoted mother to MaryAnn (Richard) Notarangelo of Rockfall, Joan (Rick) Santos of Middlefield, Thomas (Jeanne) Charboneau of North Attleboro Massachusetts, and Cathy (Tom) Morrone of North Haven. Cherished grandma of 8 grandsons and 2 granddaughters, Michael (Liz) Notarangelo, Richard (Sarah) Notarangelo, Stephen Notarangelo, Gregory and Michelle Santos, Christopher, David, and Nicholas Charboneau, and Paul and Kelly Morrone. Mary Ellen was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland where she met her childhood sweetheart and married in 1951. She raised her family in Hamden, prior to moving to her lake home in Middlefield. She was a long time volunteer at St. Stephen’s church where she donated her talents as an expert seamstress. She was known for her love of children, music, dancing and spending many hours cake decorating for her family. She was the ultimate stay at home wife, mom, and grandma making an ordinary day seem very special for all. She shared great times and travel with devoted friends Armand and Rosalyn Brandi of Hamden and leaves her loving cousin Mary Jean Shuler of Perry Hall, Maryland and her family. The Charboneau family would like to thank her incredible caregivers, Mrs. Evelyn Vosgien of Middlefield and Magda Weberova. Their love and support has been invaluable so our mom could be in her lakefront home when she passed.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Wednesday morning, May 30th at 9:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Colman’s Church, Middlefield at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Middlefield Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday, May 29th from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Warm the Children, 166 Skunk Misery Road, Higganum, CT 06441.
A special friendship between two couples has ended with the death of Maryellen. We shared times of joy and sorrow for 50 yrs. With mutual respect and affection for one another, our journey together in life was remarkable as we shared “the best of times together”. Rest in peace.
It has been a very tough year for all of you, but our faith tells us that when our loved ones die, they do not leave us, they remain. They simply begin their eternity watching over us. Rest assured your mom and dad are with you through all the treasured memories they left behind and will continue to be a blessing in your lives and the lives of so many others who knew them. I have very fond memories of the lake, as well as growing up on Corbin Road. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ellen-I will always remember you, on the swing at the lake house, Grandchildren on your lap. All smiles and happy kids. God speed.
It is impossible with words to capture my feelings about what the Charboneau family has meant to me and most certainly to countless others. First the loss of Bill and now Mary Ellen. Hopefully, MaryAnn, Tom, Joan and Cathy are comforted that their mom and dad are dancing in the clouds……together, once again.
Love you forever Mom and Dad.
Mom,you are the best and we will have your love in our hearts until eternity. You worked your whole life to get to heaven and I hope it is all you imagined!I have such peace that you and dad are together again.
MaryAnn, Joan and Family
Was sorry to hear of your moms passing, She was such a lovely lady.We will keep her and you in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan, Rick and kids,
So sorry for your loss. Joan I know how much your Mother meant to you and how much you will miss her.
Love
Georgia
Joan, I am very sorry for your loss. I am unable to attend services, but wanted you to know that I was thinking about you and your family. I remember your parents with fond memories at the lake house or in Hamden while we were in nursing school….. a very long time ago.
God bless, and know that your mom and your family will be in my prayers.
Deb
Charboneua Family,
I am very sad to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories from my childhood of the lake house. Burgers and hot dogs on the grill, corn on the cob, watermelon, jumping off the pier and of course water skiing with Bill operating the boat. This was always one of the highlights of my summer. Mary Ellen would always greet us with a warm smile and hug. Bill and Mary Ellen always made us feel welcome just as if we were part of the family. Mary Ellen was one of the most sincere and genuine people I have known. We are all the better for having known her. She will be missed.
David Brandi – Madison Alabama