Charles Albert Atwater Jr.
1947 - 2010
Charles Albert Atwater Jr.
1947 - 2010
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BORN
1947
DIED
2010
Charles Atwater Obituary
Charles was born in Gardiner on July 28, 1947, a son of the late Charles and Barbara (Moody) Atwater. He was educated in local Gardiner schools and was very proud of graduating from the Augusta Business School. Charles worked for the state of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, but more recently he found passion in working for Erskine Academy as a bus driver, driving students to school and all of the various events that the students were involved in.
Charles enjoyed golfing, fishing, kayaking and bicycling. Charles was most passionate about his daughters, his friends and his beloved grandchildren.
Charles is survived by his daughters, Staci Gustin and her husband, Jay, of Winthrop, and Amber Atwater McAllister and her husband, Mike McAllister, of South China; and two brothers, Michael Atwater and his wife, Hope, of Gardiner and Robert Atwater of Augusta. He also leaves two grandchildren, David and Catherine Gustin, and stepgrandchildren Taylor and Alex Gustin.
A memorial service for Charles Atwater will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, at Erskine Academy, 309 Windsor Road, South China. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Erskine Academy, Development and Alumni Relations Office, 309 Windsor Road, China, ME 04358.
Arrangements are in the care of Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville.
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Another perfect day on the golf course.
Jim Davis
November 27, 2010
Staci and Jay, Amber and Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. It has been hard for me to come up with the right words to express my sadness though I've thought about it every day. Golf buddies have a special kind of friendship and I'm so fortunate to have golfed with and gotten to know your Dad over the years. He always had the same passion for golf that I have. Charlie not only made me a better golfer, he also made me a better person. I'll miss the long rides to new golf courses. My son even told me those trips just won't be the same without Charlie because he made them fun. I will always have a special place in my heart for your Dad. If you ever need anything don't hesitate to give me a call. Charlie, keep hitting them straight down the middle! You'll be with me every time I play.
Amber Atwater McAllister
November 22, 2010
I miss you every second of every day Dad. It hurts so much to not be able to call you and not be able to come see you and not be able to hug you. I pray everyday that you are at peace and I am confident that I will see you again one day Dad - I will always hold on to this. Until then I will always remember you and you will always be a part of my heart and my life. ~ I Love You, Have Sweet Dreams, See you In 2 Seconds ~
Staci Atwater-Gustin
November 9, 2010
Dad, Thank you for all the memories. We had a great year together, kayaking, talking and you loving my kids w/ all your heart. You will live on in them. I will make sure of it! I miss you and my life will never be the same now that you are gone. I love you Daddy!
Staci
Laura Foster- Sutherburg
November 7, 2010
Mike and family my thought and prayers are with you all now at the time of your lost.
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November 5, 2010
Staci, I'm so sorry about your Dad. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Turner, Augusta, ME
Kathy Gerard
November 5, 2010
Staci, Amber, Charlie's Family and Friends; I cannot begin to express how saddened I am for your loss. He was a big part of Katie's and My life for a long time and we grew to love him. We will miss him as I know you will too. Keep your precious memories of him close to your heart and he will be with you always.
Love, Aunt Kathy
Bobbie-Jo Bryant
November 5, 2010
Charlie was my bus driver at Erskine from the Fall of 1998 to June of 2002. I am greatful that I had him to get me to and from school safely every day and that he was such a wonderful and friendly person. One year for Christmas I made him an ornament and any time he would see me he always told me that was one ornament he made sure he put on his tree. I will truly miss seeing Charlie. My thoughts go out his family and friends.
Kathy Brann
November 4, 2010
We were really saddened to learn of Charles(Boop's) passing.Please except our deepest sympathy from Dennis,Kathy Mac & Mickey.May he rest in peace.....
November 4, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Both Dick and I went to school with Boopy. Keeping you in our prayers. Dick and Carolyn (Gagnon) Mooers Brandon,Fl.
Dick and Ann Grimshaw
November 4, 2010
Charlie was a great friend. I finally convinced him to get his bus drivers license when he retired from the State, but he said he could never deal with that many "kids"., and look what he accomplished. We served in the Army National Guard together in Bangor for 6 years and our paths always seemed to bring us back together. He'll be in my memories forever.
Danny Morris
November 4, 2010
I worked with Charlie for nearly 20 years at Fish and Wildlife. He was a great boss and a great friend. I'm glad I have so many good memories of him and I'm sorry for your loss.
November 4, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I am so glad that I got to see him at my dad's funeral and was happy to meet you Staci. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love Celeste (Moody) Murray
Everet E (Iggy) Larrabee
November 3, 2010
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Boopy...
AKA Charles...he was always Boopy to me..
I not sure how he spelled his name. I think thats how he spelled it in the Quill when we graduated in 1965.
My earliest memories of him and his family are when they lived in the apartments next to T.W Dick on Highland Avenue.
We started scool together at Pray Street School with Mrs Holt and we were together all the way until we graduated. We used to watch cartoons on his T.V.
We didn't have one so I spent a lot of time at his house watching T.V.
As we got older we got into cars and seemed to always be working on the old cars we had.
He was a sterling individual and I'm sure he will be missed by his family and all that knew him..
My thoughts and prayers go out to his famly at this time of sorrow.
I am truely sorry for your loss.
Everttt E .(Iggy) Larrabee
Robert Atwater
November 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with Staci,Amber and your families.
Love, Robert and Lilla Atwater
November 3, 2010
Staci & Amber,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy loosing a loved one, especially a daughter loosing a Dad! I hope you have many many happy memories you can treasure always!
With deepest Sympathy - Love Aunt Fran
Michael & Bob - My thoughts and prayers are with you also in loosing your brother. I am so sorry for you loss.
With deepest Sympathy - Fran
Donna Hall
November 3, 2010
Staci & Amber,
Memories of your Father will always hold an important place in your hearts~Hold tight to those memories and it will help get you through the tough days ahead~The love you shared will keep him close forever! He had many friends who loved him as well and will be dearly missed by all.
With Sympathy,
Rick Erickson
November 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rick and Karen Erickson
Tracy Zimmer
November 3, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Charlie's close family members and friends. "Boop" as he was first introduced to me was a kind and loving man. He will be missed. With love and sympathy...Tracy
The Kenneys
November 3, 2010
He will always be Boop to us! I (Marcia) had the pleasure of seeing him this past spring when he vacationed in Florida. We are sorry we lost him at such a young age. It almost seems unbelieveable. Staci and Amber we send our love and prayers to you. It is never easy losing a loved one, and a dad especially hurts. Boop was a good man and you were good daughters! We send our best to you and your family!
John, Marcia and Elizabeth
November 3, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kelly Sawyer
November 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bob, Gail and Matt Boucher
November 3, 2010
We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Charlie's family and friends. We are his neighbors, and we can attest to Charlie being a great neighbor, and always there to help anyone who needed it. Charlie was a great guy, and we will miss hem very much. We will keep all his family and friends in our prayers.
Al & Shereen Deschaine
Staci Fortunato
November 3, 2010
Staci and Amber, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man who loved you both so much.
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