Charles F. Lamon

December 16, 2011 

DEXTER, N.Y.  —  Charles F. Lamon, 81, of Brainard Street, passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 15, at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.

Charles was born December 1, 1930 at home in Dexter the son of Ralph and Oleta Chavoustie Lamon, he graduated in 1948 from Dexter High School, and later from St. Lawrence College Center in Watertown. He also served in the Army from 1951 through 1953 in Korea.

He married Barbara E. Loftus on Sept. 6, 1953, at St. Patrick's Church of Watertown. The couple lived in Dexter all their married lives. 

Charles was a beer wholesaler owning Best Distributing until he retired in 2001.

He was a member of Smith-Savage Post 583 American Legion, VFW of Watertown, 50 year member of Dexter Fire Dept., 28 years Elk Club of Watertown, Life member of K. of C., Immaculate Conception Church and former member of Eagles Club.  

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, going to casinos, playing cards, and an avid fan of Yankees, Syracuse and General Brown basketball.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara; three children, Cynthia L. Lamon, Carol A. Lamon, and Charles F. Lamon 2nd and his wife, Michelle all of Dexter; two grandchildren, Ryan and Mackenzie Lamon, Dexter.  

A sister, Margaret A. Lamon, died in 1988. 

A funeral Mass will be said 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at Immaculate Conception Church of Brownville with Fr. Kevin O'Brien officiating. Burial will be in Dexter Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter.  

Donations may be made to G.B. Relay For Life % Brian Nortz 17405 NYS Rte 12E, Dexter, N.Y. 13634, Sisters of the Precious Blood in Watertown or Immaculate Conception Church of Brownville.

Information provided by Johnson Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.