Cecil Paul Chartier, 71 of Hampshire died Tuesday, September 23rd at Journey Care in Woodstock. The son of Paul and Mae Bell (Pond) Bigelow, he was born January 27, 1943 in Boise, ID.
He worked for Dictaphone Corp. In the Chicago suburban area for over 29 years. Cecil enjoyed computers and electronics, and was an avid NASCAR fan.
He is preceded by his mother; step-father Sidney; two brothers, Neil and Herald; one sister Rebecca.
Cecil is survived by his loving wife Diana of 30 years; two step sons, Steve (Donna) of Aurora, Christopher (Amanda) of Elgin; two grandchildren, Derrick of Hampshire, and Courtney of Elgin; one brother Dennis (Elizabeth) of Springfield, NE.; one niece, Ann Chartier Grisi, of St. Petersburg, FL.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014. Visitation will start a 9:00 a.m. going until time of service starting at 1:00 p.m. at O’Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin, with Pastor Patrick Pinion of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Burlington, IL officiating. Burial will be private. For more information please call (847)741-1400
Brandy and Roy Kittinger:
we are very sorry for the loss of cecil. he was a great man. may he forever be in our hearts.