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CHAREST, Ronald Armand

CHAREST, Ronald Armand

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  • Gender Male 
    Person ID I20  Charest Genealogy
    Last Modified 27 Nov 2021 

    Father CHAREST, Joseph Armand Gabriel,   b. 16 Aug 1924, Woonsocket, Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Feb 2004, Costa Mesa, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother WILKENS, Martha Hertha,   b. 20 Oct 1927, Manhatten, New York City, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Mar 2019, McMinnville, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 29 May 1955  Queens, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorced Mar 1972  Burlingham, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Photos
    The Family of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    The Family of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    The family of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest. Taken on the wedding day of Ronald Charest's first wedding October 15, 1986. From left to right: Martha, Melinda, Ron (in uniform), Howard, Jeff, Armand. This was the last time the entire family was together.
    Armand and his Three Sons
    Armand and his Three Sons
    Armand Charest and his three sons at Christmas. Taken at the home of Howard and Pam Charest at Christmas, December 25, 2002.
    Family Reunion of Martha (Charest) Wilkens Family
    Family Reunion of Martha (Charest) Wilkens Family
    Family Reunion of Martha (Charest) Wilkens Family. Top Row:
    - Howard Charest
    - Ronald Charest
    - Jeffery Charest

    Bottom Row
    - Martha (Charest) Wilkens
    - Melinda (Fodor) Charest
    The Descendants of Martha Wilkens and Armand Charest
    The Descendants of Martha Wilkens and Armand Charest
    The descendants of Martha Wilkens and Armand Charest; Their four children, children's spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Photo taken at a Christmas family reunion celebration December 24, 2014
    Armand Charest and Martha (Charest) Wilkens Wedding
    Armand Charest and Martha (Charest) Wilkens Wedding
    Wedding Photo of Armand Charest and Martha Wilkens as they walked down the isle of the chapel
    The Four Children of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    The Four Children of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    From left to right; Jeffery, Howard, Melinda, Ronald. Taken in Whittier, California (home of Howard and Pam) on 9 February 2004, after Armand Charest's funeral.
    Armand Charest and Family
    Armand Charest and Family
    From left to right, back: Jeffery Charest, Pamela (Charest) [...], Howard Charest, Ronald Charest. Front; Armand Charest. Photo taken at Christmas, December 25, 2002. Armand had suffered a stroke earlier this year and was confined to a wheelchair as result.
    Documents
    Marriage Certificate of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    Marriage Certificate of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    Marriage Certificate of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    Videos
    Martha (Charest) Wilkens Memorial Tribute
    Martha (Charest) Wilkens Memorial Tribute
    This is a video made to honor the life of Martha (Charest) Wilkens. It was created by Josh Thompson, husband of Martha's granddaughters Renes Torrence, shortly after Martha's passing. This video features photographs taken throughout Martha's life, from early childhood until shortly before her passing. Created 15 march 2019, this is an 18:20 minute video so please allow a short period of time for loading.
    Music Tracks:
    - Earth Angel - Marvin Berry and the Starlighters
    - Johnny Cash - Ballard of a Teenage Queen
    - Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis
    - You Showed Me - The Turtles
    - Imagine - John Lennon (Remastered)
    - Bridge Over Troubled Waters - Simon and Garfunkel
    - Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds
    - Shooting Star - Bad Company
    Family ID F9  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 DEL LOS REYES, Marie Lourdes Manahan 
    Last Modified 15 Jan 2019 
    Family ID F10  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 LI, Weifang 
    Photos
    Wedding Photo of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    Wedding Photo of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    From a collection of wedding photos of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li, taken on the first anniversary of their wedding, in Nanning, China (PRC).
    Wedding Photo of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    Wedding Photo of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    From a collection of wedding photos of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li, taken on the first anniversary of their wedding, in Nanning, China (PRC).
    Wedding Dinner For Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    Wedding Dinner For Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    Ronald and Weifang were married in Yulin, China (PRC). Several days later they met Weifang's family in Luchuan and had a wedding dinner celebration.
    Documents
    Marriage Certificate of Ronald and Weifang Charest
    Marriage Certificate of Ronald and Weifang Charest
    Marriage Certificate of Ronald and Weifang Charest as required by the US State Department for recognition as legally valid within the United States. Required for proof of marriage for Weifang's visa application.
    Last Modified 1 Nov 2021 
    Family ID F11  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Ronald Charest In Uniform
    Ronald Charest In Uniform
    Last formal portrait taken of Ronald Charest during active duty. Taken on-board the USS Port Royal, CG73, in port at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, November 1995. Ron had attained his final rank of Electronics Technican Senior Chief (ETCS).
    Ronald Charest and Rita (Danese) Charest
    Ronald Charest and Rita (Danese) Charest
    Ron Charest and Aunt Rita (Danese) Charest. Rita loved to make quilts, and one of her quilts was the background for this photo. Taken at the home of Ron Charest in Gautier, Mississippi, about July 2001.
    Ronald Charest at Navy Basic Training
    Ronald Charest at Navy Basic Training
    Basic training (Boot Camp) company at graduation day. Taken at Naval Training Center, San Diego, California, August 12, 1974.
    Roger Forbes, ___ , Ronald Charest
    Roger Forbes, ___ , Ronald Charest
    Roger Forbes, ___ , Ronald Charest. Taken in Pawtucket, Rhode Island September 13, 2015
    Family Reunion of Martha (Charest) Wilkens Family
    Family Reunion of Martha (Charest) Wilkens Family
    Family Reunion of Martha (Charest) Wilkens Family. Top Row:
    - Howard Charest
    - Ronald Charest
    - Jeffery Charest

    Bottom Row
    - Martha (Charest) Wilkens
    - Melinda (Fodor) Charest
    Wedding Photo of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    Wedding Photo of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    From a collection of wedding photos of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li, taken on the first anniversary of their wedding, in Nanning, China (PRC).
    Wedding Photo of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    Wedding Photo of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    From a collection of wedding photos of Ronald Charest and Weifang Li, taken on the first anniversary of their wedding, in Nanning, China (PRC).
    The Family of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    The Family of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    The family of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest. Taken on the wedding day of Ronald Charest's first wedding October 15, 1986. From left to right: Martha, Melinda, Ron (in uniform), Howard, Jeff, Armand. This was the last time the entire family was together.
    Wedding Dinner For Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    Wedding Dinner For Ronald Charest and Weifang Li
    Ronald and Weifang were married in Yulin, China (PRC). Several days later they met Weifang's family in Luchuan and had a wedding dinner celebration.
    Family Photo of Martha (Charest) WIlkens, Her Father and four children
    Family Photo of Martha (Charest) WIlkens, Her Father and four children
    Family Photo of Martha (Charest) Wilkens, Her Father and four children. The family was wishing farewell to Erich Wilkens (Mom's father), who was leaving for a visit to Germany within a few days. Location was Queens, New York, in front of the house Erich was living in at the time.
    Names from top left to right;
    Martha (Charest) Wilkens, Ronald Charest, Erich Wilkens, Melinda Charest,
    Second row, left to right:
    Jeffery Charest, Howard Charest
    Photo taken Spring 1972
    Lazlo Fodor's Family at Ron Charest's Wedding
    Lazlo Fodor's Family at Ron Charest's Wedding
    A family picture of Lazlo and Melinda (Charest) Fodor's family at the first wedding of Ron Charest and Marilou Manahan. October 15, 1986. Ron's wedding was a military wedding, held at Balboa Park Chapel in San Diego, California.
    Top from left: Lazlo Fodor, Ronald Charest, Melinda (Fodor) Charest
    Bottom from left: Renee Torrence, Melissa Fodor, Elizabeth Fodor, Steven Fodor
    Family Picture of Extended Fodor Family
    Family Picture of Extended Fodor Family
    A family picture of the extended Fodor family with other members of the extended Charest family. From top left: Pamela ( ) Charest, Armand Charest, Melinda (Fodor) Charest, Ronald Charest, Lazlo Fodor
    Ronald Charest
    Ronald Charest
    Studio portrait of Ronald A Charest
    Ronald Charest
    Ronald Charest
    Studio portrait of Ronald A Charest, wearing a favorite leather cap. This particular cap was purchased in Istanbul, Turkey, and Ron wore it near-daily for about 23 years.
    The Four Children of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    The Four Children of Armand and Martha (Wilkens) Charest
    From left to right; Jeffery, Howard, Melinda, Ronald. Taken in Whittier, California (home of Howard and Pam) on 9 February 2004, after Armand Charest's funeral.
    Ronald Charest in His Navy Dress Blues
    Ronald Charest in His Navy Dress Blues
    Studio portrait of Ronald A Charest in his Navy dress blue uniform, as Chief Electronics Technician (ETC). Taken in San Diego, California about 1988
    Ronald Charest Navy Photo
    Ronald Charest Navy Photo
    Ronald A Charest's Navy photo taken during basic training (Boot Camp). Taken about half-way through boot camp, August 1974, at Recruit Training Center, San Diego, California.
    Armand Charest and Family
    Armand Charest and Family
    From left to right, back: Jeffery Charest, Pamela (Charest) [...], Howard Charest, Ronald Charest. Front; Armand Charest. Photo taken at Christmas, December 25, 2002. Armand had suffered a stroke earlier this year and was confined to a wheelchair as result.

    Documents
    Marriage Certificate of Ronald and Weifang Charest
    Marriage Certificate of Ronald and Weifang Charest
    Marriage Certificate of Ronald and Weifang Charest as required by the US State Department for recognition as legally valid within the United States. Required for proof of marriage for Weifang's visa application.
    Marriage Certificate for Ronald Charest and Marilou (Charest) De Los Reyes
    Marriage Certificate for Ronald Charest and Marilou (Charest) De Los Reyes
    Marriage Certificate for Ronald Charest and Marilou (Charest) De Los Reyes, San Diego, California
    Ronald Charest's Associate Degree Diploma
    Ronald Charest's Associate Degree Diploma
    Ronald Charest's Associate Degree Diploma from National University, San Diego, California. Ron earned his associate's Business Administration. At the time, National University was one of the only colleges in the United States focused on non-traditional adult-focused college education.
    Ronald Charest's Bachelor's Degree Diploma
    Ronald Charest's Bachelor's Degree Diploma
    Ronald Charest's Bachelor's Degree Diploma from Regents College, Albany, New York. Several years after receiving his degree, Regents College changed it's name to Excelsior College. Ron earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing, through a non-residency program by taking courses at colleges and universities local to his military duty station, or through correspondence courses at accredited colleges. Regents college of Albany New York sponsored the non-residency program and awarded the degree. Ron earned his degree about one year before retiring from his Navy career.
    Ronald Charest's Masters Diploma
    Ronald Charest's Masters Diploma
    Ronald Charest's Masters Diploma from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. Ron earned a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology.
    Confirmation Flyer for Ronald Charest
    Confirmation Flyer for Ronald Charest
    Confirmation flyer from St Luke's Lutheran Church, Farmingdale, Long Island, for the confirmation service that included Ronald Charest. St. Luke's Lutheran Church was the family church during the time they lived in Farmingdale. Armand (father) was Catholic and typically went to early Catholic service less than one mile away from St Luke's, then met the rest of the family for service at St Luke's. St Luke's also provided children's Sunday School classes and all the Charest children attended Sunday School prior to church service each Sunday. 2 May 1971
    Fencing Certification for Ronald Charest
    Fencing Certification for Ronald Charest
    Fencing certification awarded to Ronald Charest upon completion of his fencing novice program. Fencing was offered through the local YMCA in Ocean Spring, Mississippi. 21 April 1998

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