Charles 'Charlie' Astbury

Charles passed away peacefully surrounded by family September 7th in Woodstock VT

Born March 1937, to Blanche Westcott and Charles Astbury at their farmhouse on the North Bridgewater road where he resided for over 84 years. Charles was the oldest of six siblings.  He attended Woodstock High School, was captain of the football team in 1954.

Upon graduation he volunteered for military duty attending the Airborne school becoming a member of the 11th Airborne division (Angles) in Fort Campbell Kentucky. He was soon deployed as a paratrooper to North Germany where he served two years. At that time Germany was still trying to recover from the second world war.

Returning to his family home he soon met and wed his bride Hilda Harriman, they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.  Charles worked a variety of jobs in his lifetime, he was a farmer, butcher, managed building and grounds, co-owned a grocery store and served his community volunteering for various organizations. Charles enjoyed spending time with family, was an avid gardener, hunter, enjoyed reading, loved Vermont/Bridgewater history & fellowship at the Congo Church in Woodstock.

He is survived by his loving wife Hilda, brothers Nic & Ted, Daughter Karen Sanderson & her husband Ron of Reading VT his son Stuart & his wife Sheri from Bridgewater VT. 4 grandchildren, Kristine, Michael, Stephen & Spencer. 4 great grandchildren, Kayla, Kolton, Dublin & Roman. 2 great, great grandchildren Beau & Evelyn, along with many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, a brothers Bobby, Chris, a sister Penelope.

A memorial service will be held at the Woodstock Congregational church on Thursday September 14, 5:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Homestead, 73 River Street Woodstock Vermont 05091