Dr. Charles D. Broe, Jr. Obituary (1933 - 2025)

Dr. Charles D. Broe, Jr., DDS, 91, a longtime Chelmsford resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara E. (Hall) Broe with whom he shared 32 years of marriage until her passing in 1995. He was born in Tewksbury on December 23, 1933, and was the son of the late Charles D. and Margaret (Horan) Broe. Charles was raised in Tewksbury having attended Keith Academy in Lowell, before graduating from Tewksbury Memorial High School with the class of 1951. He received his B.S. from Tufts University and then went on to graduate from the University of Maryland, earning his Doctorate in General Dentistry. Upon graduation from Maryland he served in the US Army, stationed in Germany and then Fort Dix, NJ. Charles enjoyed skiing Mt. Sunapee in New Hampshire in the winter and playing tennis with his lifelong friends during the summer. He was, however, happiest when he was able to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Charles leaves his children, Andrew Broe and his wife Julie of Gloucester, Christine Fraser and her husband Brian of Cumberland, ME, and Daniel Broe of Chelmsford. He also leaves a sister, Barbara McGuiness of Rye, NH; grandchildren Ryan and Ethan Fraser, Kelly, Patrick and Sean Broe; and dear friends Anna and Betsy Kehoe. In addition to his wife, Barbara, he was predeceased by a sister, Virginia Broe of Sunapee, NH. Funeral services and interment will be held privately. Funeral Services and Interment will be held privately.