Charles F. "Chuck" Stanley

CUMMAQUID — Charles "Chuck" F. Stanley of Cummaquid passed away peacefully on July 21, 2008, at the Cape Regency in Centerville.

Born in Somerville on June 28, 1919, to Walter S. and Lottie L. Stanley, Chuck grew up in Medford and was an active student at Medford High School, serving as a class officer and captain of the hockey team. After graduation, he attended Dartmouth College, where he was again captain of the hockey team. In 1940, Chuck enlisted in the Navy and attended Annapolis, where he became an officer. He served during World War II aboard the destroyer USS Upshure and also completed flight training at Pensacola. He became a naval aviator fighter pilot. He obtained the rank of lieutenant commander.

After the war Chuck and his wife, Joan C. (Cunningham), moved to Centerville, where they opened their first restaurant, Ye Olde Cape Codder. They then owned and operated the Skipper Restaurant in South Yarmouth. In 1950, Chuck embarked on his building and developing career, building many fine homes in the villages of the Town of Barnstable. During his 35 years of building, Chuck passed along his trade and high standards to his sons, one of whom maintains the business with his sons. He was one of the original members of the Cape Cod Amateur Hockey League and played hockey into his forties. He obtained his captain's license in his sixties, and enjoyed his boat, Whimsy, Sunday drives in his convertible, and maintaining his property.

After 58 years of marriage, his loving wife, Joan, predeceased him in 1999. He is survived by his son Mark A. and his wife, Lenore; son Brian R. and his fiancée, Nora; daughter, Nancy J. O'Neil and her husband, John; and son Dean F. and his wife, Pamela, all of Centerville. He was predeceased by a son, John S., in 1988. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in South Congregational Church, Main Street, Centerville, on Thursday, July 24, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery, Centerville.

Visiting hours will be held in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Marstons Mills, on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.