Charles F. Dorn, 88 years, beloved husband of Catherine E. (Kay) Dorn since 1951, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2018, at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT. Charlie was born on January 29, 1930, in East Hartford, CT, to the late Charles Dorn and Marie Pisch Dorn. He graduated from East Hartford High School and was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army. Charlie was employed by Northeast Utilities, retiring in 1992 after 39 years. Once retired, he and Kay moved to Brewster, MA, in Cape Cod and lived there 26 years. He was active in the Appalachian Mountain Club, and he volunteered many hours to his community in Brewster, MA. He enjoyed sailing, hiking, camping, canoeing and square dancing.
Besides his wife, Kay, he is survived by his sister, Dorothy Valli, and he was predeceased by his sister, Lillian Dodd Meacham. He was also predeceased by his son, Christopher. He is survived by four children: Catherine Dorn Schreiber and her husband Peter Schreiber, Carol Dorn, Charles Dorn, Jr., and his wife, Brenda Prince Dorn, Christine Dorn Kehrley and her husband Kirk Kehrley. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Larisa and her husband Gui, Kristen, Jacob, Teresa and Antoinette. His beloved dog, Skippy, will miss him dearly.
The Dorn family would like to thank all those who loved and cared for Charlie during his illness.
Funeral services and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in memory of Charles F. Dorn to the Appalachian Mountain Club, 10 City Square, Boston, MA, 02129, or via their website www.outdoors.org/tribute.
Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, is assisting with arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
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