Charles Kramer

November 13, 2020

Charles "Poppy" Kramer Charles "Poppy" Kramer, age 76, Passed away peacefully Friday November 13, 2020 at Newport Hospital due to complications after a cardiac event. He was born November 5. 1944 in New Haven, CT. He is survived by his Daughter Lisa Lord and Her Husband Thomas Lord as well as their 5 Children, Maria Burns, Alysha Lord, Rebecca Lord, Davis Lord and Bryton Lord as well as his 2 great grandchildren, He is also survived by his sister Carol Moque as well as several Nieces and Nephews. He is predeceased by his father Frederick, mother Loretta, brothers John and Frederick jr and his son Charles Jr. Poppy has always loved the outdoors and enjoyed every chance he could being outside. He enjoyed hiking, camping, canoeing, gardening and sitting by the fire with friends and family. His most favorite place to be though was in the deserts of Arizona. Poppy was a tradesman, He worked for many years at Bigelow Boiler in New Haven CT til their closing in 1986 then he turned to Diesel Mechanic where he worked at Midstate Truck and Trailer in New Haven til his Stroke in 2001. Poppy spent the last 13 years of his life at The Grand Islander Nursing home in Middletown RI, where his love for gardening really blossomed. With the support of their wonderful staff poppy had a beautiful garden there every year. Poppy was the type of man who always left an everlasting impression on people. Most people become very fond of him and he will be greatly missed.