Charles H. Pardee, 68, of Worcester passed away in his home on Friday, March 21 after an illness.

Mr. Pardee is survived by his wife of 29 years Lorraine L. (Menard) Pardee of Worcester; his children Michael Pardee, Marie Pardee, David Pardee and Charlie Pardee all of Worcester; his stepchildren Dawn Marie Krikorian of Worcester, Theresa Brodeur of Webster, Donald Gillette and Laurie Gillette both of Worcester; his brothers and sisters Laura Shugart of Shrewsbury, Harold Pardee and his wife Patricia of Sutton, Robert Pardee of Southbridge, Roy Pardee of Worcester, Frank Pardee of MO and Karen Pardee of Boylston; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nephews, nieces great nephews, great nieces, a great great nephew and a great great niece.

Mr. Pardee was born in Worcester son of Charles and Jennie (Wilder) Pardee Jr. and is predeceased by a son John Pardee and a brother James Pardee. He served in the United States Air Force for years spending time overseas.

Charles worked as a senior programmer for the Digital Corporation and retired in 1986. He was one of the founder’s of the CB 10-20 Club and was an active volunteer for the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and was a member of the Main South American Legion Post #341.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 25 from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond St. with a mass at 10 AM in the Cathedral of St. Paul 15 Chatham St. Calling hours are on Monday, March 24 from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Elder Services of Worcester 411 Chandler St. Worcester, MA 01602.