MARATHON, Fla. - Charles W. Gatchell Jr., 70, of Marathon, Fla., and formerly of Hallowell, Maine, died on Nov. 11, 2016. He was born in Augusta on Sept. 2, 1946, the son of the late Charles W. and Margaret (Blake) Gatchell Sr.
Charles grew up in Hallowell, attending local area schools, including Hallowell High School and North Yarmouth Academy.
In July 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.
Charlie loved the water and being out on it. He especially enjoyed hydroplanes, which he had growing up at camp on Cobbosseeconte Lake. His love of boating turned into an American Power Boat Association Championship in February 1993, after he went out to San Diego, Calif., to compete in the first Winter Nationals event.
In 1996, Charles moved to Florida, where he owned and operated Ocean Escapes Yachts in Marathon.
Charles is survived by his son, Sean Gatchell, of East Lyme, Ct., he is two grandchildren, Bryce and Brandi; and his sister, Karen Gatchell, of Wells.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at Hallowell Cemetery, Water Street, Hallowell.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Forgotten Felines, P. O. Box 504426,
Marathon, FL 33050(Central Maine Newspapers 7/22/2017)
Charles grew up in Hallowell, attending local area schools, including Hallowell High School and North Yarmouth Academy.
In July 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.
Charlie loved the water and being out on it. He especially enjoyed hydroplanes, which he had growing up at camp on Cobbosseeconte Lake. His love of boating turned into an American Power Boat Association Championship in February 1993, after he went out to San Diego, Calif., to compete in the first Winter Nationals event.
In 1996, Charles moved to Florida, where he owned and operated Ocean Escapes Yachts in Marathon.
Charles is survived by his son, Sean Gatchell, of East Lyme, Ct., he is two grandchildren, Bryce and Brandi; and his sister, Karen Gatchell, of Wells.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at Hallowell Cemetery, Water Street, Hallowell.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Forgotten Felines, P. O. Box 504426,
Marathon, FL 33050(Central Maine Newspapers 7/22/2017)
MARATHON, Fla. - Charles W. Gatchell Jr., 70, of Marathon, Fla., and formerly of Hallowell, Maine, died on Nov. 11, 2016. He was born in Augusta on Sept. 2, 1946, the son of the late Charles W. and Margaret (Blake) Gatchell Sr.
Charles grew up in Hallowell, attending local area schools, including Hallowell High School and North Yarmouth Academy.
In July 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.
Charlie loved the water and being out on it. He especially enjoyed hydroplanes, which he had growing up at camp on Cobbosseeconte Lake. His love of boating turned into an American Power Boat Association Championship in February 1993, after he went out to San Diego, Calif., to compete in the first Winter Nationals event.
In 1996, Charles moved to Florida, where he owned and operated Ocean Escapes Yachts in Marathon.
Charles is survived by his son, Sean Gatchell, of East Lyme, Ct., he is two grandchildren, Bryce and Brandi; and his sister, Karen Gatchell, of Wells.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at Hallowell Cemetery, Water Street, Hallowell.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Forgotten Felines, P. O. Box 504426,
Marathon, FL 33050(Central Maine Newspapers 7/22/2017)
Charles grew up in Hallowell, attending local area schools, including Hallowell High School and North Yarmouth Academy.
In July 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.
Charlie loved the water and being out on it. He especially enjoyed hydroplanes, which he had growing up at camp on Cobbosseeconte Lake. His love of boating turned into an American Power Boat Association Championship in February 1993, after he went out to San Diego, Calif., to compete in the first Winter Nationals event.
In 1996, Charles moved to Florida, where he owned and operated Ocean Escapes Yachts in Marathon.
Charles is survived by his son, Sean Gatchell, of East Lyme, Ct., he is two grandchildren, Bryce and Brandi; and his sister, Karen Gatchell, of Wells.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at Hallowell Cemetery, Water Street, Hallowell.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Forgotten Felines, P. O. Box 504426,
Marathon, FL 33050(Central Maine Newspapers 7/22/2017)
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