Charles F. Hagist, Sr., 70, of Windsor Locks, entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Born June 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Beatrice (Wood) Hagist. Charles was a longtime resident of Windsor Locks, serving as Volunteer Fireman and later an Honorary member of the Windsor Locks Fire Department. Charles was employed as a truck driver for Dexter Corp/Ahlstrom. In his spare time, he enjoyed classic cars, horseback riding, and tending his garden. Charles enjoyed many camping trips with his family, and especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church.
Charles is survived by his children, Amanda Hagist of Windsor Locks, and Charles Hagist and his wife Terri of Stafford Springs; his grandchildren, Anthony Fusco, Arina Hagist, Leland Hagist, Rayanna Hagist, and Hannah Hagist; his brother, William Hagist and his wife Janet of Enfield, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Touchpoints at Chestnut, in East Windsor for their compassionate care of Charles.
Due to the current health circumstances, services and burial will be private. Donations in Charles’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Arrangements have been entrusted to Windsor Locks Funeral Home. To leave online condolences, please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com