October 14, 2018
Charles Arthur Barker, of Norwalk, CT passed away on October 14th, 2018 with his family at his side, after a courageous two-year battle with Brain Cancer.
He was born in Gouverneur, NY on December 26th, 1943 to Harold A. Barker and Loraine B. Sayer. “Chuck” graduated from Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh NY in 1961. He served honorably in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was in sales all his life. His personality, charm and wit made him a master salesman. He was a loyal friend to those he knew.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother Barbara L. Peasley; and his niece Nancy Pullar.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Sjoblom Barker and his daughter Erika A. Barker; his sister Donna R. Pullar and husband James; a brother Joel C. Barker and wife Nancy; brother in law John E. Sjoblom and nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Chuck’s life on Tuesday October 23, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon at Hoyt-Cognetta-Lesko Funeral Home, 5 East Wall Street in Historic Norwalk. Please visit www.norwalkfh.com to leave an online condolence or for more information.