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Charles Towne Schlesinger, 86

August 05, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  



Charles T. Schlesinger, 86 of Williamstown and longtime civic leader in Williamstown died on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center.



He was born in Oberlin, Ohio on August 17, 1937, a son to the late Alfred Cary Schlesinger and Ethel (Towne) Schlesinger. He spent his life between Oberlin and Williamstown, MA. Charles graduated from RPI in 1959 and then entered the military serving with the US Air Force ending his eight-year service with the rank of Captain. He then went to work for System Development Corporation for 15 years.



Charles married the former Jacquelyn Joan Long on March 20, 1982. After their marriage he moved to Williamstown, MA and owned and operated the Willows Motel for 11 years. He worked on the local family farm and for a local contractor for 15 years until his retirement. He was an active town supporter and served on several boards and committees, and was an elected member of the Williamstown Select Board for nine years.



Survivors include his loving wife, Jacquelyn as well as three sons; Peter Schlesinger, Daniel Schlesinger and Keith DeFinis and two daughters; Kathleen Freuden and Suzanne Kennedy and four grandchildren. He also leaves a brother Richard. Charles was predeceased by a son Andrew J. Cary “A.J”. Schlesinger in 2017 and a brother, Alfred T. Schlesinger.



FUNERAL NOTICE: Graveside services with full military honors for family and close friends for Charles T. Schlesinger will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Sherman Burbank Chapel in Eastlawn Cemetery, where burial will follow in the family lot. Memorial donations may be made to United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County, Inc. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.




Recollections & Sympathy For the Family
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Thank you for your condolences.
My Dad was a good man and a good father. Though as adults we lived far apart geographically, we spoke often on the phone and we will all miss him very much.

We (Kathy, Sue, Dan and Pete) made sure, during his and Jacquie's last visit with us in Colorado, that we cooked all of his favorites for him. He loved his food and I remember fondly his enjoyment the food that we shared.

Thank you to all of those who knew him and remember him as the excellent man that he was.
from: Suzanne Kennedyon: 08-11-2024

Rest in peace Chuck. It was great working with you. You were always so kind.
from: Kathy Poiroton: 08-09-2024

I am so sad to hear the news of Chuck’s passing.He was a great guy and neighbor,although he would never let me help him unload his car!! The world is missing a great person….His family has my deepest sympathy…
from: Tinker Whiteon: 08-09-2024

Sincere condolences!
from: Robert Shoestock Sr on: 08-08-2024

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