Vernon Earl Charlonne

Vernon Earl Charlonne, 75, formerly of Jaffrey, died December 31, 2024, following an extended illness.

Mr. Charlonne was born in Peterborough, New Hampshire on May 16, 1949, the son of Homer and Pauline (Cote) Charlonne. He was raised in Jaffrey and Peterborough where he attended public schools and joined the Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked at DD Bean & Sons in Jaffrey for over 30 years.

Vern enjoyed time with family and friends. Riding the back roads of New England, taking in the scenery and wildlife. He also loved to fish and spend time outdoors. His passion was restoring late model cars and trucks. 

He was first married to Sandra Gallagher who is deceased (December 2017). He later married Debrah Burnham Eaton who is also deceased (November 2017).

Survivors include his partner, Anita Lake of Keene NH. His two daughters, Lori Lake (Durrell) and Patricia Chapman (Jordan) also of Keene NH. His stepchildren, Kyle (Morgan) Martin of Jaffrey NH, Rebecca Eaton of Limestone TN and her son Anthony Eaton of Jaffrey NH; three sisters Janice Hurd of Gardner MA, Carolyn Haselton (Stan) and Marcia Charlonne (Scott) both of Brattleboro as well as one sister-in-law Loretta Charlonne of Winchendon MA; his grandchildren Meagan and Lucas (Madeline) Burkhardt as well as Brenden, Trevor and Joslynn Roy. In addition, he leaves his extended family members Rickey Lake, Darlene (Dirk) Wilson and Samuel (Cynthia) Lake and their children and grandchildren; Christopher Lake; Tiffany Hardy and Nicholas; Katie Hardy and Eliot/Lilah. As well as many nieces, nephews their children and grandchildren and some very special friends.

He was predeceased by his sisters Sheila Charlonne, Joan Ladeau, Patricia Dyer, Colleen Hardy and Mary Lewis and brothers Gerald Charlonne, Francis (Bob) Charlonne and Edward Charlonne.

In keeping with his final wishes, there are no formal funeral services scheduled. 

The family may be scheduling a Celebration of Life in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to The Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care. On-line at dhmcalumdev.hitchcock.org or contact Marie Stansfield at 603-646-5919.