Charles M. Drew, Jr., age 78, of Rochester, died February 4, 2013 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.
Born September 8, 1934 in Rochester, he resided in the Union and Milton Mills area for many years, then lived in Georgia for years, where he worked as a Preacher and moved back home to Rochester in 1972.
Charles ran his own art Studio at home, where he taught art, he was also a musician.
He loved hunting and fishing and will be missed by his family and friends.
Predeceased by his wife Patsy Drew, a son Morris (Mark) Drew, his father Charles M. Drew, Sr., mother Katherine Drew and his step-mother Pearl Drew.
He is survived by his daughter in law Pamela A. Drew and 2 grandsons: Marcus Drew and Jeremy Drew, a granddaughter Pamela Drew, all of Rochester, 2 great granddaughters: Karlee Drew of Rochester and Taylor Drew of Farmington.
There are no calling hours, a Graveside Service will be held in the spring at Plummers Cemetery in Milton, at a time to be announced. Arrangements by Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com