Charles L. Montigny

Lebanon--Charles L. Montigny, 80, died at his home in Lebanon, New Hampshire on Wednesday, December 6, 2000, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. Charles was born August 27, 1920, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, the youngest child of Henry and Dora (Berthiume) Montigny. On March 20, 1944, Charles married Audrey Mae Brown, of Amory, Mississippi, while both were stationed e at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Charles served in the U.S. Army Infantry from 1938 to 1945. For his conduct in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Buldge, he was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. After seven years of service, Charles was honorably discharge from the military. Charles spent the next 435 years in his home town of Southbridge, Massachusetts. Immediately after the war, Charles started Vets Cab, Incorporated. Charles loved to meet new people and never had trouble striking up a conversation with strangers, so the taxi business was perfect match for Charles' personality. Charles was a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 50 years. Charles was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Charles was also elected numerous times to be the constable of Southbridge, Massachusetts. In 1980, after 35 successful years, Charles retired from the taxi business and sold Vets Cab. In 1990, Charles and his wife Audrey moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire. Probably because he loved his family dearly and enjoyed nothing more than simply being with his family, Charles moved from his hometown in Massachusetts to be with his daughter and her family, who had moved to Lebanon the year before, in 1989. Charles spent the rest of his life in Lebanon, living with his wife, his daughter, and her family. On August 27, 2000, Charles celebrated his eightieth birthday with a party in Lebanon. Charles is predeceased by all of his five older siblings: a sister Florence and four brothers: Omar, Jerome, Armand, and Henry. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Audrey Montigny, of Lebanon, his only child, Sylvia de Montigny, of Lebanon, one grandchild, Charles Picard, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family is planning a private memorial service. Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Alliance of Vermont and New Hampshire, Lebanon Branch, 325 Mount Support Road, Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766.