Savard, Charles, E., 74, of Pawtucket, died peacefully on April 29, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Carol Anne (Chretien) Savard.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Ulysse and Edith (Rafferty) Savard.

Mr. Savard was the co-owner and operator of Savard Motors, North Attleboro, MA for 45 years before retiring in 1988. He enjoyed boating.

He is survived by a son; Michael D. Savard of Pawtucket, a daughter; Jean-Marie Frechette of Uxbridge, MA, a sister; Eileen LeFranc of Englewood, FL, six brothers; Ulysse Savard of Easton, MA, Richard Savard of Bristol, Raymond Savard of South Attleboro, MA, Milton Savard of Riverside, Paul Savard of Riverside and Albert Savard of Alabama, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was the brother of the late Beverly Muenzel and Patricia Amarant.

His funeral service will be held on Friday May 3, 2013 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 11:30 am.

Calling hours are Thursday 4-7 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Charles’s memory to The American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI. 02886 would be deeply appreciated.