Charles B. Restall Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

CLARKSVILLE – Charles B. Restall, 74, of Clarksville, passed away at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital on Sunday evening, June 19, 2016. Charlie was born in Providence, RI, on June 3, 1942, a son to the late Wesley and Dorothy (Parker) Restall, Sr. He was raised in Newton, Mass., and attended the Norfolk Agricultural School. For a time, Charlie worked for the Wayland, Mass., highway department, but he moved to the north country in the mid-1970s. He then worked at the sawmill at Ethan Allen for almost 20 years as a forklift operator. Charlie loved to rototill gardens, for himself and others, and was a gentleman farmer who loved to hunt and fish. He raised goats, and was known for producing his own goat cheese. He was an avid cook. Being proud of his Narragansett native American heritage, Charlie loved nature and the outdoors, and he enjoyed attending many tribal councils in northeastern Vermont for many years. He is survived by his partner and caretaker, Linda Blanchard of Clarksville, and a brother, Wesley Restall, Jr. and wife Sandy of Coventry, RI. There are no public services. A private interment will occur at the Perry Cemetery in Clarksville. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Restall may be made to the NH Troopers’ Assn., 107 North State St., Concord, NH 03301. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Charles B. Restall

June 3, 1942 - June 19, 2016