Charles Elliott Lagerstedt, 89, of Duxbury passed away on January 29, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brockton to the late Elliott "Chet" and Caroline (McCarthy) Lagerstedt, he is survived by his loving wife Mary C. (Keene) Lagerstedt and his beloved children C. Barry and his wife Darlene Lagerstedt of Placida, FL and Sandwich, Mass., Donna and her husband Thomas Hovey of Plymouth, and Kristen Richards of Duxbury. He leaves his treasured grandchildren Sarah, Andrew, Charlotte, Nicolas, Eli, Vaughan, Rayne, Mariah, Grace, PJ, Thomas, Brigham, Oskar, Caroline, Amanda and Braeden, and great grandchildren Maya, Ian, and Yamila. In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by his sisters and their husbands Dorothy (Allan) Nordling and Marion (Frank) Anderson, and his nephew Paul Nordling. He also leaves many close relatives and friends.

After attending school in Brockton, Charles was briefly enlisted in the U.S. Air Force until medically discharged. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a master's in mathematics from Boston University. His full-time career then began with teaching mathematics and computer science at Duxbury High School.  During his 30 years at DHS, he was a Driver's Ed instructor, Senior Class Advisor, and professional photographer for varsity sports. In the early 1980's, he introduced computers to the Duxbury School system. He was very fond of his students and was known for his great rapport with them.

Upon retiring from Duxbury High School, Charles worked for his son's company Lagerstedt Services, managing the engineering and inspections for the Stop & Shop Supermarket account throughout New England. For over 50 years, he was a licensed A&P mechanic and licensed FAA airplane inspector, as well as an airplane pilot. In addition, he played the piano in nursing homes for the elderly as well as local restaurants.

Charles was known for his quick wit and many jokes. He was a jack-of-all-trades.  He summered as a child at the Lagerstedt family cottages at Duxbury Beach and eventually built his own family home there with his wife, Mary where they raised their three children.  He liked to spend his leisurely time on the clamming flats and walking his dogs on the beach. He will forever be in our memories.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street in Marshfield. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church, 40 Canal Street in Marshfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles' name to "The Partridge Fund" by mail to P.O. Box 2552, Duxbury, MA 02331.

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