Connie L Chartier

Connie L. (Edgington) Chartier age 79 of Kankakee and formerly of Akron, OH, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her home. She was born October 20, 1945, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Lawrence and Lela (Mikel) Edgington. Connie was a forklift operator and tower operator for Conrail and later Amtrak. She was an animal lover, particularly her shih-tzu dogs. Connie loved to shop, especially for jewelry. Connie loved to decorate her home and do home improvement projects. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and a proud bleacher bum. Most of all, Connie loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Connie found joy in making crafts with her sister, Joyce Reid, shopping and sharing their lives together. Connie and Joyce loved and cared deeply for each other and were the closest in the family. She enjoyed many adventures with Joyce’s daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Bryan Countryman and their children, Molly and Trenton. The Countryman family would include Connie and Joyce in many fun trips including trips to Florida and Ohio. Linda Volpe was Connie’s longest and dearest friend and even though they did not live close together they never grew apart. They enjoyed taking vacations together. Vickie Blynt was a very dear friend. Connie and Vickie understood each other and were always there to help each other. They loved sharing stories about their grandkids. Connie, Vickie, and Linda all shared their love for small dogs and the Cubbies. Connie’s current dog, Misty, who made her giggle constantly with her antics has found a new wonderful loving home with Linda. Surviving are three sons, Sean (Nicole) Chartier of Maumee, OH, Keith Chartier of North Port, FL, David Edgington of Akron, OH; two sisters, Joyce Reid of Bourbonnais, Donna Andrews of Akron, OH; four grandchildren, Dakota Edgington, Elijah Edgington, Zacary (Brook) Chartier, Seth Chartier; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Connie is also survived by her beloved dog, Misty. Connie is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Janet Navis; and her two dogs, Ruby and Wrigley. Cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements are by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, Bourbonnais. The family will host a service at a later date.

Connie L Chartier

October 20, 1945 - February 6, 2025