It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carlos Aponte (Indian Orchard, Massachusetts), who passed away on September 12, 2018, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by : his parent Elena "Helen" Woodward (Lopez); his wife Duane Aponte (Trombly); his children, Charles Aponte (Laurie) of Palmer and Ron Aponte (Christina) of Belchertown; his grandchildren, Robert Brown, Danielle Aponte-Nadim, Elizabeth Aponte (Jean-Luc Bellefleur), Hannah Mae Aponte, Erika Taylor Aponte, Rebekah Noelle Aponte and Madison Rae Aponte; and his sister Pat Laflamme (Albert) of Ludlow. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and the extended members of the Aponte and Trombly families and countless loving friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles memory may be made to the Dakin Animal Shelter, 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105 or the Thomas J O'Connor Adoption Center, 627 Cottage St., Spfld, Mass. 01104.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ratell Funeral Home