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Charles Aucoin LADSON - Charles Joseph Aucoin, 52, of Ladson, SC, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, March 15, 2012 at Faith Assembly at 3 o'clock. Burial will be private. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME Wednesday evening from 6 - 8 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Berkeley Crisis Chaplaincy, P. O. Box 1026, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Mr. Aucoin was born September 8, 1959 in Boston, MA, a son of Lawrence Aucoin and Eva M. McMahon Aucoin. Mr. Aucoin was a graduate of Berkeley High School and a US Navy Veteran. He was a law enforcement officer for 22 years with Goose Creek City Police and a Deputy with Berkeley County. He was a School Reserve Officer at Stratford, Sangaree and Cane Bay. He was on the Board of Directors for Berkeley County Chaplaincy where he served as Secretary and Treasurer. He served as Youth Coordinator at Cane Bay and Goose Creek High Schools. He started the Chess Club and Cadet Program at Sangaree Middle School. He started the Officer Friendly program at Sangaree Elementary and Intermediate Schools. He started a bicycle safety program. He was a member of the Berkeley FOP Lodge #19 where he served as Treasurer for several years. He received the Meritorious Service Award and Life Saving Medal from C & B Fire Department for saving a man's life from a house fire. Survivors include his father, Lawrence Aucoin of Ladson; a son, Justin C. Aucoin of Ladson; two brothers, Stephen Aucoin of MA and Robert P. Aucoin of Orlando, FL; three sisters, Kathy Nazzio of RI, Mary Ann Aucoin of Berkeley County, and Eva Marie Curtis of UT; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Eva M. Aucoin and a brother. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2012.

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Donald F. Smith, Jr.

March 6, 2025

Remembering you Charles. You saved my life! Had you not been there I would have perished in that fire.

Donald Smith Jr.

March 6, 2024

Remembering you Charles. I would not be here today if it wasn't for you. Rest in peace friend!

Donald F. Smith Jr.

March 6, 2023

I will never forget you. You saved my life, had you not seen the fire I would have died.

Andrea Gilluley

February 8, 2021

Never forgotten.....

Casi Scheidt

February 8, 2020

Think of you often. You made the world a better place, and you helped me through some really hard times back in school. I've rarely met people as kind as generous as you. You are missed.

Elisabeth

September 16, 2017

Thank you for the chess lessons and never letting me win. You made a tough year better than you could know

Jason Curtis

March 11, 2014

It is hard to believe it has been two years. As I read through past entries I only HOPE that when it is my time to leave this earth that I have positively impacted as many lives as Charlie did during his time here. Rest in peace my friend. We miss you!

Klim

March 10, 2014

Missing you today and always.

Thresa Ruggles

September 9, 2013

Still miss you here on earth with us. Hope you have found peace and your smile is bright as ever... Happy Birthday in Heaven.

September 9, 2013

Happy Birthday Dear Friend in Heaven !

September 8, 2013

Happy Birthday Charlie ??

Justin Aucoin

October 25, 2012

I still haven't got the guts to do this yet. Dad, you were an amazing father, and i still miss everyday that we spent together. I still remember the same line you would say every time we would see each other."Hey there buddy!", and "Alright Justin , I'll see you next Sunday!" But that last Sunday... I had no idea that this would happen. I still can barely believe it. I love you Dad, and I'll never forget you. Its been an honor having you here with us. Your son,signing off.

September 8, 2012

Happy Birthday brother :-)

July 19, 2012

XOXO

July 5, 2012

Still miss you every day.

May 20, 2012

Gone but never forgotten.

Charlie & Justin Grin

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Charlie baby Justin

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Charlie newborn Justin

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Charlie hat on heart

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Charlie grin

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Charlie kayaking

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Charlie & Justin Kayak

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Charlie glancing back

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Charlie

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Charlie's smile

Thresa Ruggles

April 5, 2012

Jordan Greenway

March 31, 2012

Rest in peace officer aucoin! I remember when you sang me happy birthday at sangaree middle rest in peace

Robert Bennett

March 27, 2012

Charlie, my old friend, I am devistated to hear about you. We worked together at GCPD from 89 - 90. You were one of my first friends there and a truly genuine brother. My heart is broken. I still remember the flowers that you left for my wife and I when our first daughter was born. May God bless you and your family.

March 25, 2012

Charlie, I miss my friend, they way we would joke around as we worked out. It's been two weeks, but you left a lifetime of impressions, Thresa and I still say prayers for you. We stop by you dad's we talk good times. Charlie, your TRUE friend, true loves, TRUE family all miss you. you touched so many lives, a piece of you will always live on through us

Eva Curtis

March 24, 2012

Two weeks ago today I lost you my brother. I must move forward and let the tears flow from my heart. I hear your voice telling me "Happy -Happy-Happy"
I will not let anger take control over me for that the evil will not win. I will miss everything we have shared as being your baby sister. But my promise to YOU will stay strong. I love you and may you rest in peace.

Danny Johnson

March 22, 2012

How do you say good-by to 30 plus years of frindship? I am trying to adjust to life without having lunch with you 3 to 4 times a week just to discuss whatever was going on in our lives. If I could have taken the pain away, I would have. But now I must accept what has happen. My life will never be the same anymore because I've lost my brother. No more 3 am waffle runs, by my friend.

Dawn Aucoin

March 20, 2012

Charlie in Mexico

Dawn Aucoin

March 20, 2012

Charlie, his brother, Stephen, and Stephen"s wife, Beth

Dawn Aucoin

March 20, 2012

Charlie and his son, Justin

Dawn Aucoin

March 20, 2012

Tylee

March 19, 2012

I didnt know him but he sounds like a wonderful guy, may he rest in peace.

Brett Denaux

March 19, 2012

Office Aucoin was the best SRO that Cane Bay High School could have had..... My he have eternal peace with our Lord and Savoir.

Kathey Brennan

March 16, 2012

I pray for comfort for the family. He did so much to help the youth court program at GCHS, he will be truly missed!

Sharon Garrison

March 16, 2012

Charlie, I remember serving with you at Goose Creek P.D. where we had some good times. My you rest in Peace for you will be missed!

Andrea Gilluley

March 15, 2012

Miss You Charlie. Until We Meet Again....

Matthew Strauss

March 15, 2012

Officer Aucoin was a great man and will be missed but not forgotten by all at Cane Bay.

Mikey Herndon

March 15, 2012

We will never forget the amazing person Officer Aucoin was. This man helped me through SRM and CBHS with endless love and support and I am eternally grateful for that. To the Aucoin family you will be in my prayers.

Phillip Muckelvaney

March 15, 2012

Charlie...you were always helpful and dedicated. You were a great example for any SRO to follow. I still remember thinking how crazy you were to work an event for the school, only to donate the off duty pay back to the school. Cane Bay is a lonely place without their hero. Now...take a rest brother ...we got it from from here.

Sherri Ashbee

March 15, 2012

My prayers are with the family of Officer Aucoin. I worked with him at SRM and CBH and he was indeed a fine individual and will be missed! He really made a difference to the students that he worked with in BCSD.

Candy Davis

March 15, 2012

My sympathy to the family. I worked with Charlie at SRM and found his style to be gentle and positive and usually he had a (grin) smile on his face. He was all about helping any who needed him above and beyond the call. My life was better because you were in it and you will be missed Charlie Acoin. I wish you peace in your heart...

Thresa Ruggles

March 15, 2012

For those of you who were unable to attend the visitation, a photo montage was played. Charlie would all want us to remember him this way... smiling, laughing, loving Justin and all his family and friends and his work as an SRO... R.I.P., dear friend. Here is the link: http://video214.com/play/OVysJMIgvGaVvo11k7E0uA/s/dark

Jason Curtis

March 15, 2012

There is no doubt in my mind that our world is a better place due to Charlie's commitment and dedication to the children of Berkeley County. I am sure there is a special place in heaven for those like Charlie who have given so much of themselves to help others. Rest in peace my friend, until we meet again.

Susan Rubio

March 15, 2012

My condolences to the Aucoin family and also to his wife, Dawn. We were fortunate that Dawn brought you into our lives. You were a part of our family for a very short time, but left a lasting impact on us all. Peace be with you.

Kelly Earls

March 15, 2012

Losing a loved one is never easy and to lose someone who has most assuredly changed the world for the better is even harder. We pray God willl ease your pain with peace and give you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Blesss. Vince and Kelly Earls.

Elizabeth Holt

March 14, 2012

Charlie, your smile was electric and you had a heart of gold. I did not know you well, nor for long but knew you during a very difficult time in my life and you always had a kind and uplifting word. You always told me "Keep smiling . . . I am". It's hard to smile right now knowing you are gone but you are probably in heaven shaking your finger at me to keep smiling so I will do my best. You will be missed.

Lynne and Joe Altman

March 14, 2012

Charlie was a kind man with a big heart. Over the years, he was a mentor to many students at Sangaree Middle, Cane Bay High,and Stratford High Schools. He always had the best interest of his students at heart and would lend a kind, caring ear if ever needed. We have lost a great person and our sympathies are with his family.

Reid Simons Fulton

March 14, 2012

I have known you almost twenty years and I have no words to describe how much fun I had just talking with you. My the birth of Justin, the old days just saying hey with a smile, the time I asked the Officer to kill a snake and you were like you kill it! Chivalry won out and you killed it! Over the years I had not seen much of you, but that smile I will always remember. To your family all my deepest sympathy, to the rest of us the brightness of the sun has been diminished quite a bit.

Cassy Halbrooks

March 14, 2012

Charlie was a sweet, kind, and thoughtful man. He was a great support to us here at Sangaree Middle School. I hope he knew how many lives he touched, how many kids he helped, and how he always made our days brighter. We miss him.

Lana Beck

March 14, 2012

Charlie was a very unique individual...with a wonderful personality and contagious smile. My students and I will miss him very much. Know that he was truly loved!

James Dille

March 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to Charlie's family. May you find some comfort knowing that he is with the Lord and reunited with his Mother. As this guest book will attest, Charlie was loved and will be missed by many.

Courtney McDaniel

March 14, 2012

Officer Aucoin was one of the greatest school resource officers I have ever known. You will be missed dearly, my prayers go out to your family and friends.

Cheyenne Caddell

March 14, 2012

To: Family
From: F.O.P. Cook staff

My name is Cheyenne Caddell, and I want to give my condolences to the family. I remember Mr. Charlie from the F.O.P. and when he was over everything. He did a lot for the F.O.P. I'm so sorry (family) that you have to feel this pain, I know right now and forever it will be hard for the family, but stay positive and always hold on to the good memories. “REMEMBER THE LOVE”, most importantly. I'm so sorry for your loss and truly hope things get better for your family. I am writing for all the volunteer Cooks for the F.O.P.
We will always keep you and your family in our prayers,
Cheyenne Caddell
Tammy Caddell
Michelle Mixson
Taylor Mixson

Erica Jackson

March 14, 2012

It is with great sadness that I write this letter. I wish to express my deepest condolences to you in the loss of a great man and want you to know that he will be missed. Officer Aucoin was my school resource officer throughout middle school and my first year of high school at Sangaree and Cane Bay. He was always understanding and kind to all the students, constantly laughing and joking with us all. I'll never forget how he would give money to the students sometimes or would actually carry on conversations with us. Aucoin was one in a million and I'm so sorry that he's gone.
I don't know if you are religious people but since I am I want to let you know that Aucoin is in a better place. He is at peace and in the hands of the Lord. I have been and will continue to pray for you and everyone else suffering from his loss. Take joy in knowing that he is no longer suffering and that he was a good, kind, and caring man. Remember only the good times, not the bad.

Briana Shaak

March 14, 2012

Officer Aucoin was the best SRO ever, growing up he tought me alot, and even though we haven't talked in a while, i never forgot him. We're all sad over this but we know he's in a better place. I'll never forget all the laughs and just the great times we shared. Miss you forever.

Deborah Williams

March 14, 2012

You will be missed dearly .. you have helped my daughter soo much .. our love to you always.. and our prayers our with your family..

Sabrina Essenmacher

March 14, 2012

Officer Aucoin, you will never be forgotten. you were there through the majority of my life as an SRO at Sangaree Middle School, Cane Bay High School, and even on duty at the skating rink. you were there as my brother progressed through the years, and then as i did. you made a very big impact on me and my family. we all miss you dearly. ill never forget the time you wore a pink tootoo and we hung the picture in the cafeteria. rest in peace. we will miss you.

Desmond McFadden

March 14, 2012

Officer Aucion, you was an inspiration to me and may you Rest In Peace!

Michelle Pio

March 14, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with all of Charlie's family and friends. I am thankful to be blessed with many funny and wonderful memories. He will be greatly missed.

Glen Whitley

March 14, 2012

I am saddened by your passing but thankful for your friendship.I will always have memories of high school and how you Jerry, Scott and others helped me along. May you rest peacefully now.

Kimberly Thornal

March 14, 2012

Officer Aucoin was an amazing person. No matter what it was, if you needed something he was always there. I remember going to his office talking to him almost everyday. If I had a serious problem, he helped me solve it. He always had a smile on his face no matter what. I knew him since middle school and not once was he ever in a bad mood. Even if his day wasn't always going good he always made sure everyone else's was. he was always a brave person no matter what came his way. He will be missed very much and will always be loved but never forgotten.

Muneerah Batin

March 14, 2012

I have been a fan of Officer Aucoin since my eigth grade year. This man has kept me out of trouble, kept me smiling, and introduced me to a lot of the outside world. I will forever and always love OG Coin , he will never ever be forgotten. Muneerah Batin

Brittany Springle

March 14, 2012

Officer Aucoin was the greatest school resource officer ever. He always carried a smile on his face and always had good things to say. I will always remember him and the joy that he brought to so many students. He was my school resource officer at Sangaree Middle School all the years that I was there, and then when we left he moved up with us to Cane Bay. He will truly be remembered as such a kind hearted person. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. May they find courage through this tough time to get through the days coming up in the future. Rest In Peace Officer Aucoin, I will miss you!
In Regards,

Stephanie Provencher

March 14, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Aucoin. Sangaree Middle and Cane Bay will forever miss you. Thank you for touching the lives of my three daughters and keeping them safe. We will miss you but you will never be forgotten.

Donavan White

March 14, 2012

Dear Officer Aucoin I know I wasn't your best friend and I had a nickname for you I was going to tell you it on Monday but you passed away your nickname was going to be Gold Coin. For you had a heart of gold! I tryed to post this once it might have not gone though if it did and this gets another post im sorry

Donavan White

March 14, 2012

Dear Officer Aucoin I know I wasn't your best friend and I had a nickname for you I was going to tell you it on Monday but you passed away your nickname was going to be Gold Coin. For you had a heart of gold! We will miss you at Cane Bay High.

Aimee Wiles

March 14, 2012

It was a pleasure to know you Officer Aucoin. I enjoyed our lunches together in the school cafeteria at Cane Bay HS. Your love of children inspired me. You were always visible in the community and the school. I will miss your smile.

Tyler Silence

March 14, 2012

Officer Aucoin, you have gotten me through some hard times and out of trouble sometimes and I appreciate that we are all going to miss you and you were also a good friend someone I can go to and talk to and just hangout and get my mind off stuff R.I.P.

-Tyler Silence/Summerville
Cane Bay High.

Amanda Cooler

March 14, 2012

Officer Aucoin, you were an inspiration to me, you helped me turn my life around and taught me that there's more to life than always being in trouble and drugs and I thank you for it every day. You put me through the SRM Cadets and taught me manners and being polite to others even when they are disrespectful towards you. You're a great man with a good heart and will always be missed but never forgotten.
Cane bay high

Samantha Crawford

March 14, 2012

Gonna miss seeing you. It was a pleasure working with you. My prayers go out to your family, friends, and co-workers.

Connie Taylor

March 14, 2012

Charlie was a good friend, and a true professional. He absolutely loved kids. During the years I had the privilege of working with him, I knew him to be an honorable, compassionate, and dedicated person. I have many memories which I will cherish, and I will never forget how Charlie enjoyed interacting with the children as well as the staff. I will miss him. Those of us who knew him are richly blessed because of his good humor and gentle spirit. My prayers are for his family. Charlie will be missed, but he will never be forgotten.

Harry Pierce

March 14, 2012

Charlie it was my honor to know you and work with you in the FOP Lodge and spend time talking to you at the court house. May you rest in Gods arms as he embraces you in his love & peace.

Jessica Geraci

March 14, 2012

he was such a great man.... and a great sro, i went to cane bay high school he inspired me to do great when i was falling back in my classes you never once gave up on me and i thank you for that you will be greatly missed my me and the rest of the cane bay family...... we love and miss you. former canebay high school student summerville sc

March 14, 2012

Aucoin Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie's family at this time. He will be truely missed by everyone who knew him, especially the students whose lives he touched! We will mostly remember him as teaching our children at the Berkeley County Sheriff's camp each summer and all the smiles and "small talks" he gave us at Music in motion when he protected our children. May God bless you all at this time until we all meet again in a better place!

Kay McPherson & McKayla Nikole Lail

Gerald McCully

March 14, 2012

None of us are islands,
None of us live, totally, alone,
Each of us are part of a bigger community,
Charlie, you will be missed,
The Cane Bay community is diminished by our loss.

Sherry Manning

March 13, 2012

What a wonderful person who will be so sadly missed by everyone connected to Cane Bay High. You were truly a blessing to everyone you met. Our prayers are with the family.

Lucy Eberhart

March 13, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to Officer Aucoin's family. I hope all these beautiful memories that people have shared help to ease your pain. Rest in peace, Charlie.

Destiny & John Cabrera

March 13, 2012

Officer Aucoin, for the short time my brother and I had known you, you were such an inspiration to us as well as SRM. We will always remember and cherish the memories you made. You will be greatly missed, may you rest in peace!

Sarah Kalman

March 13, 2012

I give my condolences to all the family and friends of Officer Aucoin. I met him through Youth Court at Goose Creek High School, and he was amazing at his job. Aucoin was a very sweet, smart, and funny man. Officer Aucoin has changed the lives of so many people. He will be well missed!!

Dianne Popdan

March 13, 2012

May your soul rest in peace. You will be missed at school and in the world. My sympathy to Charlie's family.

Rebecca Areheart

March 13, 2012

Charlie, you will be missed by the teachers and students alike at Sangaree Middle. You were so wonderful with the kids and you will be impossible to replace. I will miss you.

K. Thomas Hutchinson

March 13, 2012

The world is certainly a little brighter, thanks to the time that Charlie spent with us. I will always remember him as somebody that made a difference in our community.

Chip & Melanie Branham

March 13, 2012

From our family to yours...our deepest sympathy for your loss. Charlie was a wonderful and inspiring man who left many legacies throughout his life. It was our pleasure to know and appreciate him as part of the Aucoin family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to our wonderful, long-time friend, Eva and her family and the family patriarch, Charlie's father, Mr. Aucoin.

Donnie Smith

March 13, 2012

On August 29th 2006 I met Mr. Aucoin for the very first time. Had it not been for that encounter, I would not be here to express my sincere heart-felt condolences.

My name is Donnie Smith, I am the man that Officer Aucoin rescued from a burning house. Just by chance Officer Aucoin was passing thru my heighborhood and saw my home on fire. Officer Charles Aucoin was Gods instrument for taking me out of harms way. There is no way I could ever repay him for his bravery.

To the family, please accept my condolences. It is my prayer that the Lord will comfort you during this difficult time. Donnie Smith ~ Moncks Corner, S.C.

Kim Cecil

March 13, 2012

You will be missed and always loved.

Kim Whitehead

March 13, 2012

Charlie will be sadly missed I had not seen him since High School.

Dave & Lisa Ward

March 13, 2012

We are truly blessed to have known you and called you friend. You will be remembered as a loving man with one of the brightest smiles. You lit up the room and our lives. We miss you.

Tracy Blewer

March 13, 2012

Officer Aucoin was a great person to talk with. I enjoyed seeing him at all of the Cane Bay sporting events and school activities. His was well respected by my children. He will be deeply missed in the community.

Chuck, Melanie & Haley Chears

March 13, 2012

Charlie will truly be missed. Our prayers go out to his family, coworkers and friends. May he always be remembered for the many, many lives that he touched with his generosity, kindness and sincere friendship.

Melissa Harris

March 13, 2012

My condolences go out to the family. May your memories bring you comfort~

Patrick Cousino

March 13, 2012

In loving memory, Brother... It was an honor to have ridden alongside you on that Thin Blue Line.

jamie fernandez

March 13, 2012

didn't know him to well,but the time i did know him he was a very good man and loved what he did with and for the kids .when my daughters who play for canebay told me my heart hurt for him.having him at the school made me feel safe knowing he was there for the good i'll miss him.

Susan Lewis

March 13, 2012

Officer Aucoin was such a positive influence on me through high school (Stratford c/o 2005). He helped me get through one of the hardest times in my life, thus far, and he will forever remain fondly in my memories. May he rest peacefully knowing that he has touched so many lives.

Larry Surnson

March 13, 2012

I am thankful for his service to our country, our community and to our children. He will be missed.

Amy Spires

March 13, 2012

Charlie, Im lost for words. May the Lord bless and be with the family during this very difficult time. It's been my pleasure to know you and call you my friend. This is a devastating loss to everybody that you have touched.
RIP Dear, your contagious smile and big warm heart are painfully missed

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