Charles P. “Chuck” Durand, 57, of Germansville, died Oct. 13, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, surrounded by his loving family.

He and his wife, Petrina M. (Aquilina) Durand, were married on July 4, 1999.

Born in Ware, Mass., he was the son of Pierre and Anna-Mary (Duplessis) Durand of Charlton, Mass.

A truck driver, he drove both cross country and locally for various companies, most recently Shelley’s Lumber.

Early in his career, he worked in agriculture and farming.

An avid bluegrass fan, he played the banjo, and was an animal lover.

His other interests included camping, fishing and reading.

He was known for his sense of humor and witty comments.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a son David Kester, wife Alyssa, and soon-to-be granddaughter of New Tripoli; brothers Daniel ‘DJ” Durand and wife, Lynn, of Athol, Mass., Jon Durand and wife, Tina, of Sturbridge, Mass.; sister Suzette Durand and husband, Eric Smith, of East Greenwich, R.I.; nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service will be held, with a public memorial to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either St. Luke’s University Health Network, the American Cancer Society or the American Fiddle and Bluegrass Association, all c/o the funeral home.

Arrangements were made by Harding Funeral Home, Slatington.