Charles “Chuck” H. Fort, passed away peacefully from a long illness on February 1, 2014 holding the hands of his mother and brother. Chuck was stricken with an illness in 2006 and fought valiantly until he passed away. Chuck was born on January 22, 1971 in Worcester, MA. He was a product of Worcester Public Schools and attended North High. After high school, he joined Job Corp. He also attended Worcester State College, Atlantic Union College and the State University of New York at Cortland.

     He will be deeply missed by his mother, Flora F. Miller, sister, Janice E. Bull, brother, David Fort all of Worcester and his step-brother, Howard Lucas of CT. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews in Worcester as well as his aunts and cousins in Worcester, NY, CT, AL, TN, TX, VA and AR. Lastly, Chuck made lots of friends during his life and they will surely miss him.

     Chuck will always be known for his deep love of his family, nature, adventure and animals. He was extraordinarily inquisitive and was known for giving very insightful advice. He was an avid reader, especially when it came to history, nature and spirituality. Chuck always made those around him laugh even during the hardest times of his life. His humor, tenacity and energy will be missed by all.

     The Fort Family would like to thank everyone at all of the hospitals and care facilities in Central Mass and Boston that cared for Chuck during his lengthy illness. The Fort Family wants to extend a special thanks to everyone that cared for Chuck at Vibra Hospital in Leicester and UMASS Memorial Health Care.

     Thanks to all of the family and friends who prayed for Chuck during his ordeal and the family is eternally grateful to the Islamic Society of Greater Worcester for participating in his final services. Lastly, the family extends a very special appreciation to Chuck’s mother’s church family at Mount Olive Church in Worcester.

     Final services for Chuck will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 at MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA. with calling hours between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, which is open to all.

     In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send a donation to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St., Worcester, MA. 01606 on behalf of Charles Fort.