Carl E. Chatterton

January 6, 1927 - December 11, 2020

Carl E. Chatterton, 93, of Merchantville, passed away on December 11, 2020. Born in Oswego, NY, he has been a longtime area resident. Carl grew up in an orphanage in upstate NY. Enlisting in the navy at 17 he rose to the highest enlisted rank at that time, which was CPO. He served on many ships during WW II, Korea & Vietnam. He also served overseas for tours in Italy and Japan. Not having a family as a child he made his own, always loving & committed to his five children. Even becoming a single Dad back in the 70's before men did such things. His wonderful sense of humor was never lost. He will be missed & fondly remembered by all those who were lucky enough to have known him. Son of the late Jacob and Della (Sawyer) Chatterton, father of the late Michael Chatterton, and brother of the late Raymond, Margaret, Catherine, Virginia, and Mary, he is survived by his children James, Mary, Gerald, and Irene, grandchildren Sarah, Victoria, and Carl, and great grandchildren Collin and Maive. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 1:00pm in the Veterans Section at Harleigh Cemetery 1640 Haddon Ave., Camden, NJ 08103. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be presented to the family in the form of a “dollar bill”, in honor of “Mrs. Dannenhauer”, which will then be donated to the charity foster care of Carl’s “orphaned” cat. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Perinchief Chapels 438 High St., Mount Holly. www.perinchief.com