Charles F. Barnes, Jr

By NANCY CREVIER

Published: May 22, 2009 12:00 am

Vietnam War

Air Force Veteran

Charles F. âRickâ Barnes, Jr, 64, of Monroe, beloved husband of Betty Barnes, died May 17. He was born in Troy, N.Y., son of Charles F., Sr and Barbara Barnes.

Â He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a member of the American Legion Post 141.

Mr Barnes was an iron worker with Local 424, a member of the Professional Golferâs Association of America, a professional golfer, and an avid Red Sox fan.

In addition to his wife, three brothers, including Peter Barnes and his wife, Carol, of Newtown,Â survive Mr Barnes. He is also survived by four daughters; a sister; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held May 21. Interment with full military honors followed in Mountain Grove of Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton CT 06897.Â

The Newtown BeeÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â May 22, 2009

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