In Memoriam: Chuck Doire

Healdsburg resident Charles Laurent Doire, better known as Chuck, reportedly passed away back in January. He died “peacefully” at age 65, according to his obituary. Although born down in SoCal, he spent most of his life here in Healdsburg. More from Chuck’s obituary: “He graduated from Healdsburg High School, where he met the love of his life, Heidi, and they enjoyed 35 years of marriage. Chuck proceeded to work at and co-own an aircraft paint shop. He was a devout Catholic, whose faith in God gave him tremendous strength to persevere through tough challenges. He had such an inviting and humorous personality, one which made you want to be friends after meeting him. Chuck was a loyal Mason of the Sotoyome-Curtis Lodge #123 for many years. What brought him joy in life was painting, cooking, spending as much time as possible with his wife, daughter, close friends and his many cats throughout the years.” Archives of the Healdsburg Tribune show he was also fond of submitting cheeky letters to the editor — including one he wrote “on behalf of the wild animals that call Healdsburg their home.” (Source: Legacy.com & Healdsburg Tribune & Healdsburg Tribune)