Charles Wendell Talcott
September 26, 1925 – December 20, 2018
Charles Wendell Talcott of Sun City Center died on Dec. 20, 2018, surrounded by his loving wife Catherine (Kitty) and his children.
Born Sept. 26, 1925 in West Medford, Mass., to LeRoy and Grace (Turner) Talcott. After loyally serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, World War II, and graduation from the University of Massachusetts, he moved to Detroit, Mich., and met the love of his life. Charles and Catherine (Spala) Talcott married on Oct. 4, 1952. Their marriage of 66 years was one of deeply devoted love and joy. He leaves her and their three children: Jeff (Denise), Rebecca (Stu) Cooper, and Bill (Sue), along with grandchildren Elizabeth Barbee, Duncan (Jessie) Cooper, Connor (Kelsey) Cooper, and Joshua Talcott, and two great-grandchildren – to sadly mourn his loss. The Talcott family icon will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.
Though not large in stature, Wendy was a giant of a man to those who knew and loved him. An astute businessman, he was loved and respected by those who worked for and with him. His wise counsel, immense generosity, and great love of mankind made a mark that will endure.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad or LifePath Hospice, whose care was greatly appreciated.
A private memorial service is planned.
Born Sept. 26, 1925 in West Medford, Mass., to LeRoy and Grace (Turner) Talcott. After loyally serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, World War II, and graduation from the University of Massachusetts, he moved to Detroit, Mich., and met the love of his life. Charles and Catherine (Spala) Talcott married on Oct. 4, 1952. Their marriage of 66 years was one of deeply devoted love and joy. He leaves her and their three children: Jeff (Denise), Rebecca (Stu) Cooper, and Bill (Sue), along with grandchildren Elizabeth Barbee, Duncan (Jessie) Cooper, Connor (Kelsey) Cooper, and Joshua Talcott, and two great-grandchildren – to sadly mourn his loss. The Talcott family icon will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.
Though not large in stature, Wendy was a giant of a man to those who knew and loved him. An astute businessman, he was loved and respected by those who worked for and with him. His wise counsel, immense generosity, and great love of mankind made a mark that will endure.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad or LifePath Hospice, whose care was greatly appreciated.
A private memorial service is planned.