Charles E. Theriault, 85

Charles E. Theriault, age 85, a lifelong Acton resident, died in Acton on May 7, 2025, following a long illness. He was the husband for 54 years of the late Cynthia “Tilly” (Dodge) Theriault, who died in 2016.

Born in Acton on October 21, 1939, Charlie graduated from Acton High School and subsequently served for four years in the Navy. Upon discharge, he began a long career working for the Acton Municipal Light Plant until his retirement.

He is survived by two children, Michael Theriault, and LeeAnne Mahoney and her husband Sean; five grandsons, Michael, James, Karlin, and Garitt Theriault, and Kyle Mahoney: his niece, Donna; and great-niece Stephanie. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mary Theriault; and three sisters, Mary Pauline Theriault, Yvonne Theriault, and Louise Eddy.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a period of visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, May 16, in the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street. A graveside service with U.S. Navy military honors will immediately follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Bedford Street.

Acton’s town flag will fly at half-staff on May 16, 2025, in honor of Charlie’s military service.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Acton. To share a remembrance or to offer a condolence on Charlie’s tribute page, visit DeeFuneralHome.com.