Charles S. Wilson
November 25, 1928 ~ October 1, 2016 (age 87) 87 Years OldShare using:
Mr. Charles S. Wilson, 87, formerly of Hopkinton MA and Sugar Loaf Key FL passed away Saturday (October 1, 2016) into God’s hands surrounded by his loving family at Blaire House of Milford.
Mr. Wilson was born in Dunmore PA, the son of Gertrude (Stephens) and Joseph A. Wilson. Charles “Chic” was predeceased by his loving wife, Marian (Armbrust) Wilson in 2002 and his daughter, Dale. He is survived by his son, Joseph A. Wilson II and his wife Christine of Sellersville PA; Diane Fowlkes of Haslett MI, Carolyn Simpson Thomas and her husband Gary of Quakertown PA and Dana Wilson and her husband Charles Pratt of Grafton MA. Also nine grandchildren; one great grandchild and several nieces & nephews.
Charles earned the nickname of “Chic” at a young age because he had an older uncle named Charles. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Syracuse University, “Chic” started his legal career as an assistant district attorney in Bucks County, PA and later worked at Smith, Mountenay, Mims & Wilson before he headed up his own firm, Charles S. Wilson & Associates in New Britain PA. When he retired in the late 1980’s, he had spent 25 years as Chairman of the Bucks County Board of View and as solicitor for both New Britain Borough and Hilltown Township.
"Chic" served in the Army of the United States from June 1946 thru November 1947 in Japan as part of the Allied occupation of Japan. He received the Army of Occupation Medal and WWII Victoria Medal.
“Chic” and his lovely wife, Marian loved living in Bucks County. They especially enjoyed nature and riding horses with their five children. They both had a love of art, architecture, astronomy, theatre and historic homes which they shared with their family. “Chic” was athletic and loved to play tennis, swim and take long walks with family members and his beloved standard poodles.
They enjoyed vacationing in the Florida Keys and retired to Sugar Loaf Key where they lived for almost a decade. For four years, they travelled from the Keys to Wellesley Island for the summer and fall months.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday (October 12th) at 11am at the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford MA with a visiting hour from 10am to 11am, prior to the services. A Graveside Committal Service will be held on Saturday (October 15th) at 3pm at Riverview Cemetery in Fine View, NY.
