We are deeply saddened to be sharing the news of the passing of Charles J. Timmons (Charlie), on June 8, 2023 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Montrose, NY. Charles passed away after a short illness. He was a beloved Husband, Dad, Pop, and Grandpa.
Charles was born in Ossining, NY on July 22, 1932 to Charles L. Timmons and Mary Ryan Timmons of Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Charles was raised in Croton, where he lived for most of his life, and was one of seven brothers, Joseph, James, Thomas, Robert, Paul and Patrick. He graduated from Croton Harmon High School where he was affectionately known as "Goose".
Upon graduating from high school, Charles enlisted in the Navy and was stationed on the USS Kearsarge for 4 years. Following his military service, Charles was employed as a corrections officer at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, NY, where he remained for 32 years, until his retirement in 1987.
Although Charles was an avid golfer who took advantage of every free minute to get out on the course, his most favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Charles also loved spending time vacationing in Kennebunkport, ME.
Charles met the love of his life, Leah, in 1983 and they married two years later in Buchanan, NY, where they then settled.
Charles is survived by his wife, Leah, of 38 years, his children, Donna Anderson (husband Michael DeWan) of Madison, WI, Kevin Timmons (wife Ruth) of Riverview, FL, Dawn Fucheck (husband Ray) of Newburgh, NY, George Smith (wife Victoria) of Buchanan, NY, and Laura Watt (husband John) of Goshen, NY, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his one remaining brother Paul Timmons of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Many thanks to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Montrose, NY for the wonderful , loving care they provided to Charles during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you contribute to the WoundedWarrierProject.org
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