Dr. Charles Edward Wright's Obituary
Obituary
Dr. Charles Edward Wright, 88, of Frederick, MD, passed away on May 31, 2017. Charlie was the only child of the late Dr. Robert Broy Wright and Golden Rebecca Wright (nAC.e Grosh) of Baltimore. After Charlie completed his undergraduate degree at Centre College in Kentucky, his medical training at Johns Hopkins, and two years of active duty in the U.S. Army, he settled with his family in Frederick, where he joined a pediatric practice. Charlie practiced medicine and served the medical community in various positions over the next 35 years. Later in his career, he served as Vice President of Medical Affairs at Frederick Memorial Hospital. From an early age, Charlie enjoyed the beach, fishing, and boating. After his retirement, he and Betty split their time between Frederick and Ocean City, MD. He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 11-06. Charlie is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Lou Wright (nAC.e Wagner); their three children, David Wright (Noreen McCullough) of New York City, Robert Wright (Kathleen Savory) of Keedysville, MD, and Elizabeth Anne Wright (David Gruppo) of Ellicott City, MD; and granddaughter Alisha Linton of Burlington, VT. A memorial service will be held at Homewood, 7407 Willow Rd., Frederick, MD, on Saturday, June 17, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. To sign the online guestbook and leave condolences go to www.resthaven.us ServiceHinewood7407 Willow RdFrederick, MD 21702 Saturday, June 17, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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