Charles (Buddy) L. Panton passed away after a long illness at Belvedere Healthcare Center in Lowell Ma. Charles was born on June 2, 1947 to Joseph and Frances (Davis) Panton. He was educated in the Lowell School system and graduated in 1977.
Charles was a long time Raytheon employee and worked in the shipping and receiving department in both the Lowell and Andover facilities. He retired from Raytheon in 2010.
Charles loved the ocean, especially Lighthouses and sailboats. He loved to travel, going to casinos and playing cards with his family.
Charles was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Frances (Davis) Panton, his sisters Shirley (Panton) Leakeas, her Husband Michael Leakeas, Carolyn Panton Ferrer, her daughter Carolyn (Sissy) Ferrer and Brother-in-Law Thomas J. Walsh.
Charles is survived by his fiancée Constance (Connie) Bufagna and his sister Barbara (Panton) Walsh. His nieces Sandra (Walsh) Gasper and her husband Joseph, Karen (Walsh) Capps and her husband Charles, Cheryl (Walsh) Para’, Kim Walsh and Bonnie Walsh and her wife Renee. Nephews, Raphael Ferrer and his wife Doreen, Thomas Walsh Jr and Kevin Walsh.
You are welcome to come celebrate Charles’s life and share memories on Friday August 1, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell MA, 01852. Find us on Facebook or visit www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.