KNAPP: Charles "Charlie" R. , 75, of St. Johnsbury, died
Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at the St. Johnsbury Health and
Rehabilitation Center. He was born in St. Johnsbury July 16,
1925, the son of Harry and Dorothy (Rice) Knapp. A member of
the St. Johnsbury Academy Class of 1943, Charlie served his
country during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps, in the
South Pacific Islands. After his service, he was in the Marine
Guard for President Franklin D. Roosevelt and President Charles
DeGaulle of France at the Washington Navy Yard. On Nov. 14, 1946,
he married Edith (Ford), who predeceased him Feb. 25, 1999.
Charlie worked many years for Central Vermont Public
Service until his retirement. A strong member of the St. Johnsbury
community, he was active in many areas, including ambulance
services, from the first ambulance run from Brightlook Hospital to
many years working for CALEX. He was a member of the North
Congregational Church, VFW Post 793, American Legion Post
58, and Passumpsic Lodge 27, where he earned a 50-year pin.
Charlie was an avid supporter of the St. Johnsbury Academy
athletic program, where he was always seen cheering on the
teams. He loved the woods and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include
two daughters, Elizabeth and husband Paul Mayette of North
Haverhill, N.H., and Patricia and husband Roy Clark of Stowe;
two beloved granddaughters, Brittany and Katherine Clark of
Stowe; a brother-in-law, Gilman and wife Avis Ford of West
Burke; and several nieces and a nephew of whom he was very
fond. Memorial services will be held at the North Congregational
Church UCC Friday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Jay Sprout officiating.
Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in West Burke. Friends are
invited to meet the family at Sayles Funeral Home Thursday
evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be
made to the St. Johnsbury Academy Athletic Department, in care
of Bernier Mayo, Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
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