Charles Ernest Precourt, 100, of Wareham, passed away Friday, April 29 at Tobey Hospital. Ernie was the husband of 74 yrs to Eleanor (Malaguti) Precourt.

Born in Central Falls, RI, he was the son of the late Felix E. and Rose (St. John) Precourt. His early childhood was spent in Middleborough prior to moving to Wareham.

Ernie is a WWII Navy Veteran and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 38 years.

He is survived by his loving children: Christina Jaillet of Marion, David R. Precourt of Riverside, CA, Elizabeth Precourt of Brooklyn, NY and James Precourt of Wareham. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ernie is the father of the late Peter Precourt and brother of the late Beatrice Price and Raymond Precourt.

His Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at Saint Patrick’s Church, 82 High Street, Wareham. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend and asked to gather at the church at 9:30. Burial will follow in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery on Tihonet Road. There will be no visiting hours.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Saint Vincent DePaul Society, c/o Saint Patrick’s Church, 82 High Street, Wareham, MA 02571 or the Wareham Free Library, P.O. Box 735, Wareham, MA 02571. For online guestbook, please visit warehamvillagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home.