Charles V. Kimball Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Charles V. Kimball

12/15/1932 - 01/22/2017

Obituary For Charles V. Kimball

Charles V. Kimball Jr. 84, of Rockland, died on January 22, 2017, after a period of failing health. Mr. Kimball was born in Boston. Son of the late Charles V. Kimball Sr., and Zora (Moses) LaRussa and her Husband Anthony. He was raised and educated in Boston, graduating from Boston English High School.

Charles was a proud veteran of our nation's armed forces serving in the United States Navy. Mr. Kimball was a former employee of Gillette, and he was a Model Maker for Polaroid for many years. Charlie was a member of The Rockland Lions Club, The Rockland Jaycee's, The Massasoit Community College Choir, The American Legion Post #112, The Disabled American Veterans of Rockland #50, as well as serving on both The Democratic National Committee, and Democratic Town Committee. He was formerly a choir member of both the Holy Family Church in Rockland, and St. Theresa's Church in Brockton. Charlie is the beloved husband to Elizabeth A. (Sutherland) Kimball of Rockland. Father of Jean Roche and her Husband Stephen of Hull, Charles V. III, and Elizabeth (Maher) Kimball of Rockland, Michael Kimball and his Wife Terry Sinclair of Avon, and Lisa Kimball of Brockton. Grandfather of Alex Roche and his Wife Guifang of Rockland, and Molly Roche and her fiancÃ© Tommy Banagis of Weymouth. Brother of the late James Kimball. The Kimball family welcomes relatives, and friends to celebrate Charlie's life on Friday January 27, 2017 at The Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland MA, from 4:00-7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday January 28, 2017, at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Rockland. Burial will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland. Donations in Charlie's name may be made to The Camp Hale, 92 Millbridge Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227, or to The Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, 43 Stewart Terrace Belmont MA 02478 (www.masslionseyeresearchfund.org).

Services

27 Jan

Visitation

16:00 PM - 19:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

28 Jan

Funeral Mass

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

28 Jan

Interment

10:15 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »

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05/25/2021

Kennerth Murray

To the Kimball family I am very sorry to here of the passing of my long time Lion friend. I had the
Pleasure of working with Charlie in the Lions Club for many years. I played Santa for many years
And Charlie was my Camera person with the kids. My prayers for Charlie and the Family.
05/25/2021

Donnamarie Tonelli

I am sure he will be missed by many!
Our condolences,
05/25/2021

Charlie was a great member of the DAV Chapter 50 of Rockland. He will be miss. God Bess you Charles and your family Commander DAV John Bourne.
05/25/2021

john beadle

rip charlie and thank you for your service and all you have done for the vets
05/25/2021

Lou Antonelli

I haven't lived in Rockland since 1979, but I still remember Charlie was one of the nicest, civic-minded people I knew. My thoughts go out to his family.
05/25/2021

The Masoods

Chuck & Beth , Jean & Steve, Mike & Terry, and Lisa, We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. We know this is a very sad and difficult time for you all and your families. You have our very deepest sympathy. Betty, we are so sorry for your loss. Ruth , Chris , Matt and Hannah
05/25/2021

Mary Stewart

Charlie was such a kind soul, I always enjoyed our conversations. A true lover of Rockland. You will be missed by all.
05/25/2021

joyce mcdonough

Jean, I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It is so hard to lose a Dad, a wonderful person who has been with you all your life. You are fortunate to have a strong and loving support family. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Joyce Mcdonough
05/25/2021

Pattie Murphy

Jean, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so hard saying goodbye. May treasured memories in the days to come help give you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Pattie Murphy, friend
05/25/2021

Mary Barclay

We were ride-along partners in Police Academy. A true gentleman who will be missed.
05/25/2021

Ellen Mahon Ferguson

Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie was such a character and the personification of a community friend. May he sleep in the arms of God forever.
05/25/2021

tina erickson

Have wonderful memories of the early years of Charlie and Betty in the Abington Lions Club. Also being zone chairman together in the district. I will cherish his lovely voice and sense of humor. Blessing to Betty and the family. In Lions love Tina and Doug Erickson.
05/25/2021

Nick Haddad

Camp Hale was an important place for Chuck, and he was an important member of the Camp Hale Alumni Association. His association with the camp started in the 1940's, when he was a camper there, and he was still making his annual trip to the camp for Alumni Weekend through 2015. We will miss his smile, his intelligent conversation, his photos, his pure joy at returning to the camp each summer, and all that he contributed to the group and to the camp. We will remember Chuck at our Alumni Weekend in 2017.
05/25/2021

Mike Casey(former MA resident)

Mr. Kimball,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas
05/25/2021

Greg Hanley

Mr. Kimball will be sadly missed. His love of family, his love of Country, and his love of the Democratic Party were unparalleled. He was one of the most patriotic people I have ever met. He was most proud when he would be asked to sing the National Anthem and when he did, you felt proud to be an American. God bless him and his family and may he sing with the angels when he arrives in heaven!