LOWELL – Charles H. "Charlie" Priest, 82, husband of the late Lenora P. "Nonie" Priest, passed away April 3, 2012. He was born Oct. 3, 1929, in Lowell, son of Haller Varney Priest and Alice (Olmstead) Priest.
Charlie loved hunting and fishing, and going cross-country skiing. His camp at Escutarsis Lake was special to him, and he enjoyed the people there and helping them out. He loved family gatherings where he could spend time with his grandchildren. Charlie was a very dedicated citizen of the town of Lowell, where he served many terms as selectman and was fire warden for many years, as well as whatever else was needed for the good of the town.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Molly E. Priest; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Priest; sister, Phyllis Carrier; brother, Fred Stevens; and sister, Ellen Shorey. He is survived by five sons, Everard Priest of Manchester, N.H, and Ruth Thurlow of Burlington, Kerry and Lynn Priest of Hampden, Charles Jr. and Susan Priest of Lowell, Kendall Priest and Elizabeth Lamphier of Brunswick, and Christopher Priest of Lincoln; two sisters, Martha Ploski and Grace Fossett; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call noon-2 p.m. Friday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. John Fennell officiating. Interment will be at West End Lowell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at
www.clayfuneralhome.com.
Charlie loved hunting and fishing, and going cross-country skiing. His camp at Escutarsis Lake was special to him, and he enjoyed the people there and helping them out. He loved family gatherings where he could spend time with his grandchildren. Charlie was a very dedicated citizen of the town of Lowell, where he served many terms as selectman and was fire warden for many years, as well as whatever else was needed for the good of the town.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Molly E. Priest; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Priest; sister, Phyllis Carrier; brother, Fred Stevens; and sister, Ellen Shorey. He is survived by five sons, Everard Priest of Manchester, N.H, and Ruth Thurlow of Burlington, Kerry and Lynn Priest of Hampden, Charles Jr. and Susan Priest of Lowell, Kendall Priest and Elizabeth Lamphier of Brunswick, and Christopher Priest of Lincoln; two sisters, Martha Ploski and Grace Fossett; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call noon-2 p.m. Friday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. John Fennell officiating. Interment will be at West End Lowell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at
www.clayfuneralhome.com.
LOWELL – Charles H. "Charlie" Priest, 82, husband of the late Lenora P. "Nonie" Priest, passed away April 3, 2012. He was born Oct. 3, 1929, in Lowell, son of Haller Varney Priest and Alice (Olmstead) Priest.
Charlie loved hunting and fishing, and going cross-country skiing. His camp at Escutarsis Lake was special to him, and he enjoyed the people there and helping them out. He loved family gatherings where he could spend time with his grandchildren. Charlie was a very dedicated citizen of the town of Lowell, where he served many terms as selectman and was fire warden for many years, as well as whatever else was needed for the good of the town.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Molly E. Priest; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Priest; sister, Phyllis Carrier; brother, Fred Stevens; and sister, Ellen Shorey. He is survived by five sons, Everard Priest of Manchester, N.H, and Ruth Thurlow of Burlington, Kerry and Lynn Priest of Hampden, Charles Jr. and Susan Priest of Lowell, Kendall Priest and Elizabeth Lamphier of Brunswick, and Christopher Priest of Lincoln; two sisters, Martha Ploski and Grace Fossett; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call noon-2 p.m. Friday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. John Fennell officiating. Interment will be at West End Lowell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at
www.clayfuneralhome.com.
Charlie loved hunting and fishing, and going cross-country skiing. His camp at Escutarsis Lake was special to him, and he enjoyed the people there and helping them out. He loved family gatherings where he could spend time with his grandchildren. Charlie was a very dedicated citizen of the town of Lowell, where he served many terms as selectman and was fire warden for many years, as well as whatever else was needed for the good of the town.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Molly E. Priest; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Priest; sister, Phyllis Carrier; brother, Fred Stevens; and sister, Ellen Shorey. He is survived by five sons, Everard Priest of Manchester, N.H, and Ruth Thurlow of Burlington, Kerry and Lynn Priest of Hampden, Charles Jr. and Susan Priest of Lowell, Kendall Priest and Elizabeth Lamphier of Brunswick, and Christopher Priest of Lincoln; two sisters, Martha Ploski and Grace Fossett; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call noon-2 p.m. Friday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. John Fennell officiating. Interment will be at West End Lowell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at
www.clayfuneralhome.com.
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