Charles Bagley's Obituary
Charles Edmund Bagley "Fair Weather Charlie", 82, of Windsor, CT, and more recently of Stafford Springs, CT, died peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at home. He was born in Medford, MA on May 7, 1929, the youngest of Henry and Rena (Hardy) Bagley's nine children: Leonard, Russell, Richard, and Robert; and sisters Mildred, Miriam, Ruth, and Doris. Pre-deceased by wife Dorothy (Donovan) Bagley in 2004, he leaves five children and seven grand-children. Daughter, Coreen Modisette, of Kennebunk, ME, the mother of Michael, Lauren, and Nicholas Modisette. Son's Michael of New York City; Charles "Gerry" of Islamorada, FL, the father of Matthew and Kerry Bagley; Brian and his wife, Amanda of Stafford Springs, CT and their daughters Brianna and Morgan; and John of Windsor, CT. Charlie was on active duty with the United States Air Force from 1947 until 1959, leaving the service as a First Lieutenant. He moved to Connecticut with his family in 1961, as Manager of Contracts Administration for Travelers Research Center. In 1970, he became Managing Director of Travelers Weather Service, providing weather forecasts for radio – television – and industrial clients. He was on radio station WTIC (then WRCH/WRCQ) from 1970 until 1984. He was an on-air meteorologist for WTIC/WFSB television from 1970 until his retirement in 1994. He was also a Professional Member of the American Meteorological Society and a popular volunteer at Manchester Memorial Hospital. "Fair Weather" Charlie was an outstanding weather forecaster, who was never wrong. Well, almost never. It should be noted that on the morning of his death, the sky was "as blue as his eyes and as clear as his conscience". After retiring from television weather broadcasting, Charlie became the full-time, live-in "Nanny" for his granddaughters Brianna and Morgan. He always said it was by far the best job of his career. To fill some of his free time, he began volunteering at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, CT. He became the self-proclaimed "King of the Candy Stripers" and donated in excess of 6,500 hours as a volunteer. He will be remembered as the "Knight in Shining Armor" of the 3rd Floor MED-SURG staff. Over the years, Charlie was a Little League coach, driving instructor, dance teacher, barbeque and pool host, night watchman and chauffer as his children grew up, and favorite memories include family vacations on the Cape, Thanksgiving reunions, puzzles, card games, Jeopardy, the Windsor House, and travel near and far. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 5-8 P.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. His funeral will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2011, with a procession forming by 10 A.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. at St. Edward Church, 55 High St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to Johnson Memorial Hospital, 201 Chestnut Hill Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076 or Home & Community Health Services, Hospice Program, P.O. Box 1199, Enfield, CT 06083. Charlie set a great example to all of us in the loving, giving way he lived his life so to honor his memory the family asks that you also offer some unsolicited random acts of kindness. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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