Mr. Charles Calhoun, 91, of DeLancey, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 11, 2020 at Chestnut Park Nursing Center in Oneonta.
Born Sept. 4, 1929, he was the son of the late Edmond and Anita (Beardslee) Calhoun.
He worked as a milk truck driver for Delwood and following his retirement, Charles drove bus for the ARC of Delaware Co.
Charles was an aviator and enjoyed flying his small plane, often to his favorite fishing spots in Canada. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping trips to 1000 Islands and Indian Lake, carrying on a family tradition of maple sugaring at his own sap house and sharing hayrides around the property. Charles also loved animals and had several feline companions over the years. Charles was a member of the DeLancey Presbyterian Church, where he sang in the choir.
Besides his parents, Charles was predeceased by his son and daughter-in-law Donald and Naomi Calhoun; his second wife, Gladys; and son-in-law Robert Combs.
Charles is survived by his wife Marian, daughter, Janice Combs, stepchildren Richard Alwine, Ronald Alwine, Allan Alwine, Herman Bouton, Darlene Boice and Lloyd Bouton; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and special cousins Susan Hudson and John and Calvin Beardslee.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Hall & Peet Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi, with the Rev. Connie Stone.
Visit www.hallandpeet.com to share a condolence with the Calhoun family.
