Charlie Ginnett, 83, of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Newport, VT, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Burlington, VT. He was born on October 18, 1940, in Barre, VT, to the late Paul Ginnett and Margaret Duquette. He was married on August 24, 1963, to the late Susan Ginnett, whom he was with for 60 loving years.

Charlie graduated from Lyndon State Teachers College and thereafter received his master's degree in education from Bishop's University in Lennoxville, Quebec. He taught physical education at Newport Elementary School before becoming principal at Orleans Elementary School where he stayed for the remainder of his educational career and is remembered through the gym the school dedicated in his name.

Charlie was a passionate golfer and spent many years on the Vermont Golf Association executive board. He spent many years coaching youth hockey in Newport and enjoyed watching his sons play hockey as they grew up. Charlie also liked broadcasting North Country Union High School hockey games on the local radio station WIKE. Aside from hockey and golf, Charlie was a fan of all sports, and found joy in attending high school football games in Daytona.

Charlie is survived by his children Michael Ginnett and his wife Donna of Essex Junction, VT, Marc Ginnett and his wife Allie of Columbia, CT, and Jeremy Ginnett of Edgewood, NM. He is also survived by his grandchildren Joshua Ginnett, Ryan Ginnett, Oliver Ginnett, Megan Ginnett, Sarah Ginnett, and Isabelle Osborn, as well as step-grandchildren Althea Osborn, Miles Osborn, and Hayden Kapinos.

His step-sister Dina Guinn and her husband Bob of Barre, VT, and his step-brother Peter Duquette and his wife Cindi of Barre, VT, survive Charlie as well.

A joint graveside service for Charlie and Susan will be held on Saturday September 14, 2024, at 11:30 am at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport, VT. If family and friends desire, memorial contributions in Charlie and Susan's name can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.