Charles Elmer Knowlton

Charles was born on July 5, 1949, in Lincoln, Maine, son of the late Charles Elmer Knowlton, Sr. and Olga Holzinger Knowlton. He proudly served in the National Guard for 12 years and later served 28 years in the Army Reserve, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Charles enjoyed doing woodworking, paint by number and puzzles in his free time and above all else, he loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Flora Flores and grandson, Cam Trudelle.

Those left to cherish the memory of Charles include his wife, Olga Flores, daughter, Kelly Trudelle (Pete), son, Jeffrey Knowlton (Kala), grandsons, Zack Trudelle, Graham, Leo and Finn Knowlton and brother, Larry Knowlton. Charles is also survived by numerous extended family members.

Family and friends may call at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield, CT. 06109 on Thursday, December 5th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a prayer service to follow at 11:00. Burial with military honors will follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield.