Denis Chartier, an assistant coach with the Brown University women's soccer team, was found dead on Saturday, Feb. 26, three weeks after being reported missing. He was 56 years old.

On Sunday, Feb. 27, police reported that Chartier was discovered dead in his car the day before. The car was found in a commuter parking lot off of Route 395 in Griswold, Conn. Authorities have indicated that no foul play was suspected.

Chartier left his home in Burrillville, R.I., on Feb. 6. The last trace of him was when his player rewards card was used at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., on Feb. 7. Burrillville police had worked with the Connecticut State Police and the casino's security staff in attempts to locate him.

Chartier served on the Brown women's staff a total of 16 years and completed the third season of his second stint with the program in 2010. From 1989 to 2001, he was part of four Ivy League championships. Between his two tours at Brown, he was the women's coach at Rhode Island College for two seasons, leading the Anchorwomen to their first ECAC New England Division III tournament appearance. During that season the team set records for longest winning streak (9 games), goals (51), assists (47) and points (149).

While serving in Germany for the U.S. Air Force, Chartier played for the European All-Star Team (1975-77). A graduate of Woonsocket High School, where he co-captained the soccer team with Brown women's coach Phil Pincince, he received a bachelor's degree in management from Johnson and Wales in 1984.

Chartier is survived by his wife, Denise, sons Joseph and Matthew and three grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 19, at 10 am ET at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, 1 Cathedral Square, Providence, R.I. Visitation prior to Mass from 8-9:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to MS Society of Rhode Island, 205 Hallene Road, Warwick, RI 02886.

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