CHARLES BERNARD GOLD
May 8, 2021
Charles Bernard Gold, of Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Hull, Massachusetts, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was 74.
Born in Boston on February 25, 1947, he was the son of the late Samuel and Eleanor (Casey) Gold. Charles was raised in Hull and attended local schools. He graduated high school with the Class of 1965. Charles’ career was with Blue Cross Blue Shield as a data center manager. He enjoyed his work and the relationships he built throughout the years.
Charlie had many passions, his family being number one. Always present never missing his son’s hockey games or daughter’s activities he was the perfect Dad. A close second was his love for the NE Patriots. Watching all the Patriot’s Superbowls with his family by his side brought him great joy. Charlie also enjoyed history and traveled with his wife to Civil War sights throughout the country. One of his favorite trips was traveling to Europe aboard the HMS Queen Mary.
Charlie made friends ever here he went. Whether it was his childhood friends, friends from work, or friends made from his children’s activities, his big heart and great sense of humor made him an easy person to love.
Charlie enjoyed many sports and was a good athlete. Whether it was softball, tennis, pickle ball, racquetball he enjoyed them all.
Music was always important to Charlie. He spent several summers working at Meadowbrook in Gilford, NH, an outdoor concert venue where he worked with his daughter and made many friends. One of his fondest memories was working as the private driver for musician Carlos Santana.
Charlie was dealt many health challenges over the years but he soldiered on and refused to let them get the best of him. His strength and courage was as big as his heart.
Charles was the beloved husband of Maureen E. (Cooper) Gold. The two married on October 9, 1965 in Boston and together they shared 56 loving years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Emma M. Womack and her spouse Sam of New Hampshire and Darrin C. Gold and his partner Alice Liao of Boston, Massachusetts. Charles was preceded in death by his siblings: Sandra Munn and Linda Foley. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 9 through 10 AM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM.
His livestream funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 10 AM in Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, Hingham. Interment is private. To view the livestream, please visit Charles’ obituary: www.keohane.com/services/
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Charles’ name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Salvation Army, 6 Baxter St., Quincy, MA 02169. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.