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Charles Dame, Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 9, 2016.

Charles C. Dame, Jr., 74, a loving family member and a storyteller full of knowledge. The exact description of Charles "Buddy" Dame.

A Greenland resident, Buddy was the son of Charles Cecil Dame, Sr., and Elizabeth P. Dame. He passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, two days after celebrating his Fourth of July birthday, surrounded by friends and family.

Buddy was an active member of the community serving several boards and scholarship committees. Buddy was a 1960 graduate of Portsmouth High School, and a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University. He was a long time employee of Iafolla Industries in Portsmouth.

Buddy enjoyed a yearly camping trip with his Point Sebago family, watching the Red Sox, puzzles of any kind, reading, and traveling anywhere in the Caribbean.

Buddy is survived by his children, Deanna, Marci, and Billy; his grandchildren, Ashley, Jadean, Rebecca, Peyton, and Blake; great-granddaughter, Isabella; his sister, Priscilla Dame Bourassa; sister- in- law, Patti Dame; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Shaylah Dame; sister, Martha Fabrizio; brother, Peter Dame; brother- in- law, Fred Bourassa; and nephew, David Bourassa.

SERVICES: A time of visitation will be held Thursday, July 14, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00PM at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad Street, Portsmouth. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday, July 15, 2016, at 11 a.m. In lieu flowers, donations can be made to the Shaylah Dame Memorial Fund, 1612 Whirlwind Trail, Round Rock, TX 78664.

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JC Thomas

November 2, 2021

I only knew you through your beautiful daughter an her stories. You should be proud of her. She is something, a testament to you and how you raised her.

Barry Maughan (Stewart)

July 3, 2021

Our 60th+1 reunion won't be same without you, Buddy. Rest in peace. Gone from us but never forgotten.

Barry Osborn

July 17, 2016

All those summers working at Iafollia's with Buddy and Al, ever patient with my math errors,always constructive, a great mentor.
A great guy !

Tami Ross

July 15, 2016

An amazing man...... knowledgeable on so many levels... Buddy will be greatly missed by his Bahamian friends and "family"......

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Kevin Leonard

July 15, 2016

Deanna and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a great guy to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Sharon Brassard

July 14, 2016

Dear Deanna and family, So sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you with love and sympathy.

July 14, 2016

So sorry that the family has lost this man. I knew him through stories from his daughter Deanna and met him a couple of times. He was loved

Perry Ellsworth

Mary Anne Ackerman

July 13, 2016

RIP, Buddy, we go back a long way. All Grand Memories. Gone, But Never Will Be Forgotten, Wayne, Mary Anne, Bret and Brandi Ackerman

Pete & Betty H ughes

July 13, 2016

Buddy was a great guy and will be missed. Our thoughts are with his family.

Elizabeth Grous

July 12, 2016

Thought, prayers, love and hugs to you and your family, Billy. XOXO

Howie/Hank Dozier

July 12, 2016

The hallways of both the Portsmouth Jr. and Sr. High Schools have been forever etched by the intellect,wit,and impeccable character of Buddy.More than 40 graduates of PHS were recipients of the J.Walton Nursing Scholarship Fund of which Buddy was one of the founders.A delightful balloon fight in a UNH dorm in 1961 ended briefly Bud's degree pursuits. He already was close to MENSA league so a degree was plain ole vanilla frosting. HE seemed to not be aware of being tired.... ever.
Buddy Dame was a BIG, BIG MAN and shall be missed. May he rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon him.

Tom Aubertine

July 12, 2016

RIP PHS classmate

Shannon Obrien

July 11, 2016

Sending my heartfelt prayers and condolences to Deanana,Marci ,Billy and their families. Buddy was a great guy and a very nice man. I am very sorry for your loss.

Ron Wood

July 11, 2016

Buddy and I served together at Fort Lewis, Washington beginning in 1966. My wife, Sally, and I "stood up" for Buddy and Jackie when they were married in the spring of 1966. We became friends and shared ideas when we lived at the Anchor motel in Tacoma. My wife had recently made contact with Buddy via Facebook. We were saddened to hear of his sudden death and send our condolences to his many friends and family members.

Nancy Hartford

July 10, 2016

We were so saddened to hear about Buddy's passing. We will love you and miss you always. Lee, Larry, Nancy & Chris Hartford

paul keefe

July 10, 2016

Buddy and I had many fun years at iafollas I will remember his Witt and knowledge R.I .P buddy

Paul keeke

July 10, 2016

We had many great times at Iafollas were always witty and fun to be around

ROBERT RICKER SR.

July 10, 2016

ROBERT G. RICKER SR.

Barry Maughan (Stewart)

July 10, 2016

Buddy was a fantastic fun-loving friend and classmate. His generous contributions to our class reunions helped make them legendary and the envy of many others. It won't nearly be the same without the man who lit up the room by his merest presence. Rest in peace my dear friend. Your legacy will live on in our hearts and minds as long as we draw breath.

July 10, 2016

Buddy and I reunited as friend after many years apart. I am very saddened by his passing. He would talk about being cousins and related to so many people my head would spin. Great memory. Will miss popping in to visit with plain donuts for him. Rest in peace. My sympathy to the family.

Amanda Locke

July 10, 2016

Love you Buddy, you will be missed xoxo

Rebecca Remick

July 9, 2016

You weren't a grandpa by blood - but you were my grampa by choice; you were the one that would take the time when I was just 9 years old to teach me how to multiply, the one whom every birthday would get me my favorite dinner (Chinese) the one who would reassure me that I was a good kid even when I may have acted out - teaching me how to use a hammer and allowing me to work along side while you were building your shed....years together that left me with amazing memories but also an amazing mentor that did Infact instil manorism and those values I now teach Isabella ! Thank you for an unforgettable childhood!

JoDee King

July 9, 2016

Buddy Dame will be truly missed by those here in Texas, we enjoyed his visits made to his sons family. Our loss is heavens gain, we will see you again Buddy.

Walter Holt

July 9, 2016

Dear Deanna, Ash, and Jade,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Buddy was a classmate of Walter's, and he remembers him as a good friend and lots of fun to be with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and as you go forward.
Our sincere sympathy,
Pat and Walter Holt

July 9, 2016

We were so saddened to hear about Buddy's passing. Dad (Glen Caswell) said that Buddy was a better storyteller than he was! Now *that's* saying something! :-} And we all definitely agreed that he was such a nice man who was much beloved. Look out Heaven, here comes another Dame!! Love to family and friends, Kathy (Caswell) and Rod Bates; Margaret and Glen Caswell Salem. SC and York, ME

Deanna Remick

July 9, 2016

Miss you so much already.....Keep watching over me please....most of the time. Love you....

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