Charles Braun
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Charlie (Charles) Braun of Northampton, MA, formerly of Guilford, VT, passed away in a tragic accident while bicycling in Northampton, MA on October 6, 2021 at 4:46pm.
Born on October 24, 1951 in Minneola, NY to Lester and Sylvia (Newmark) Braun, Charlie was a treasured son, brother, partner, father, and Pop-Pop. He devoted his life to his children and grandchildren with infinite and unbounded love. Throughout his life, he created and kept an expansive group of friends who became family. He was in all ways a vibrant member of his community.
Charlie embraced life with an exuberant spirit, endless thirst for knowledge, and ability to master all he put his hand to. He was an avid cyclist, outdoor enthusiast, and pie-maker extraordinaire. Growing up in a family of musicians, Charlie was a prolific songwriter and performed and recorded across many genres. He was divinely gifted, forever crafting and generously sharing his supreme talent with the world. A master timber framer, Charlie built many fine dwellings, including his own family home on Belden Hill in Guilford. Throughout his life, he helped his friends and family build big and little projects, from art installations to chicken coops. Charlie was a school counselor in both Leyden and West Tisbury, MA. With a calm kindness, he guided and supported many children throughout his career.
Charlie is survived by his two daughters, Cedar Onchi and Jemma Siperstein, his four grandchildren, Ella, Meeka, Harper, and Nate, his sons-in-law Jon Onchi and Stephen Siperstein as well as Wende Mueller and Joan Sellers. He is also survived by his mother Sylvia (Braun) Yules, and siblings Linda Braun, Carolyn Braun, and Michael Braun.
His loss leaves a heartbreaking void in the hearts of so many.
His legacy lives on in his music. To listen visit www.charliebraun.com
In memory of Charlie, donations can be made to:
https://www.musicandyouth.org
www.movement.vote
www.newgeorgiaproject.org
https://bikesnotbombs.org
Special thoughts/prayers/memorial site:
https://www.forevermissed.com/charlie-braun/about