C.A. Ingram

C.A. Ingram (87) of Pelham born December 7th, 1938 in Blairsville GA passed away on Sunday June 7th, 2026 peacefully at home. C.A. served in the Air Force for 8 years. He was an aircraft mechanic and an Airman Second Class. He retired from IUEC local 41 where he had worked for many years. He was a proud active member of The Masons, The Shriners, and Pelham Lions Club for over 39 years. He was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship award from the Lions Club. C.A. and his late wife Bev could always be found at the Lions Club dime toss at the Belchertown Fair. C.A. loved camping, antique cars, car shows, and spending the winters in FL. He had a love for being out in his yard mowing or doing whatever needed to be done, but he was the happiest when the grandchildren were around.

C.A. is predeceased by his beloved wife, Beverly (Krause) Ingram; his mother, Hazel (Jones) Colbert of GA; his father, Rufus R. Ingram of GA; his brother, James Ingram, and two sisters, Elouise Weaver and Jo Weaver, all of GA; along with his two grandsons, Damien Deprey and Nicholas Vassallo.

C.A is survived by his son, Donald Ingram and wife Maureen of Ludlow, MA; three daughters, Darlene Avery of Belchertown MA, Pam Picard of Belchertown MA, and Ginger Fagans of Brattleboro VT; two stepsons, Wayne Avery of New Hampshire, and Terry Avery of Southwick MA; and his stepdaughter, Kim LeClair of Ware MA. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 4-7 PM at the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home the following morning at 10 AM in preparation for our funeral procession to Quabbin Park Cemetery where C.A. will be laid to rest and military honors will be rendered.

In lieu of flowers we are asking for donations to be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital by visiting https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org/campaign/618584/donate