BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Sharon Dillon Charuhas passed away on July 15, 2026.
Sharon was born March 30, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to Andrew P. Dillon and Pauline (Andres) Dillon. She grew up in the suburbs of Maryland and graduated from LaReine High School in Suitland, Md.
Sharon married Jim Charuhas Sr. on Nov. 22, 1969. They celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing in May of 2025.
Sharon had a variety of jobs. At her first job out of high school, she worked at the Pentagon. After moving to Vermont in 1973, she worked at World Learning and SCA. She was also a florist and a cook.
Her most prized job was being a grandma. She babysat Briana, Emily, Tyler, and Alex from the time they were born.
Sharon and Jim loved to fish, boat, and go camping. They belonged to the community garden in Bellows Falls for 10 years, where they enjoyed many hours of tending to their vegetables.
Sharon was a 30-year member of Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), holding many offices, including leader for two years. She took Living Strong classes twice a week for 11 years through Westminster Cares. She developed a great number of valued friendships through those two groups.
Sharon had a flair for colors, decorating, and flowers, and she created a number of vine wreaths over the years that she displayed proudly throughout her home.
She and Jim were communicants of St. Charles Church in Bellows Falls.
Sharon was predeceased by Jim, her parents, and two brothers, Dennis and Joseph Dillon.
She is survived by her son, James “Jim” Jr. and his wife, Missy; and her four beloved grandkids. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins, and her two sisters-in-law.
There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, July 27, at 10 a.m., at St. Charles Church, 31 Cherry Street in Bellows Falls. Burial will follow in Westminster New Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street in Bellows Falls.