Charles E. "Stick" Stickney Jr.

I had the good fortune of meeting a great number of people in my time with the Blue Angels. Many people on that list were good hosts and gracious in their friendships when we toured. At the absolute top of that list was Charlie Stickney--for his unselfish hospitality and generous extension of New England friendship. More importantly, was his sincerity when he gave me my own tour of his beautiful home and property and shared his philosophy of life as we 'tended the fire' for the lobster bake. Your family was fortunate to have such a person full time. Anita and Anne, and all the family, my condolences. We all lost a great man. Chip Perrault (Blue Angels '79--'81) Issaquah, WA.

Stick was a nice fellow. I remember when we did the lobster bake together and when he let me drive my remote control speed boat in his pool.

Jake Kringel

Stick took us under his wing the minute we met him at St. Bart's! He introduced us to Maine Handicapped Skiing and we carpooled together for almost 14 years! He also invited us to join his beloved "Washingtonians", and we skied all over Europe. He was doing "black diamonds" right to the end of his skiing - and was still thinking of going back and teaching at MHS!! What a man!! We love him and will miss him so..........
Lu and Van Tingley

Never met your Grandpa Charles but you must be a proud grandchild Eben!
He sounds like a true gent and a man who lived life to the full. My thoughts are with you and your family dude.

Dougie Gould (Scotland)

Never met your Grandpa Charles but you must be a proud grandchild Eben!
He sounds like a true gent and a man who lived life to the full. My thoughts are with you and your family dude.

Dougie Gould (Scotland)

Stick and I were Navy cadets together in world `war II

Stick was my Hero.

In 1997, our first trip with the Washingtonians to Zurs, on the last day We were skiing in a group of 12 Washingtonians in St. Anton.. Stick said he was tired and wanted to go back to the hotel. I told him I would help him get there. We asked directions and missed our trail. We ended up in a distant village after a thrilling run on a goatspath through the forest.

We tromped across a field to get to the road and I slipped on the ice, injuring my knee.

Stick flagged down a taxi, hoised me up, accompanied me to the medical clinic and stayed with me till we returned to the Hotel. What a man, generous
and kind.

We worked together on the Senior College Capital Campaign and he introduced me to many persons of influence in his huge network that produced numerous opportunities for my fundraising consulting practice.

He was always interested in what I was doing and members of my family ( All Washingtonians ) He had a particularly strong impact on my son Carl, especially after my Dad passed - Carl looked up to Stick as a grandfather figure and someone to talk with.

We are so glad that he and Van Tingley started the fundraising team of PERAZONE POWER at Maine Handicapped Skiing for the annual Ski-a-thon.
My wife Sara is now the team captain and we shall miss his support.

We have all gained from knowing Stick.

Dear Andy,
I started out working with Phyllis at
the main office back in 1978. Then promoted to "upstairs" working for you amd your parents. It was my first real
job and I always look back on those treasured memories as a small family
business. My thoughts are with you and Mrs. Stickney

As a friend and colleague of Beth's, I extend condolences to the whole family. "Stick" must have been a great father to have a daughter like Beth.
- Meryl Troop

Dear Anita,
The sad news of Charlie's tragic accident just caught up with me on the road, and I extend my deep sympathy for your loss.
Charlie and you were most welcoming to a newcomer to Maine and Yarmouth from the Philadelphia area in '88. As a fellow naval aviator, I remember sharing many war stories, some of them actually true, and will never forget the wonderful clambake events you both hosted to greet the Blue Angels and their crew on each of their air show visits to NAS Brunswick. That was real Maine hospitality.
I also warmly recall our many enjoyable business and social gatherings in connection with the University of New England.
Charlie was a true mentor and an expert on how things work in this state and beyond, and I consider myself fortunate to know both of you as caring members of our community and good friends. Charlie will be sorely missed.

Sorry for you loss

Dear Family, I sill remember Stick and Anita from the only Washingtonian trip I took about 7 years ago. Clearly, he led life fully until his sudden death. My sympathy to all of his beloved family and friends, and to those of us who had the privilege of knowing him from a distance.

Beverly Simpson
Boston, MA

My condolences to Anita, Andy, Anne, Alice, and Beth. I have many fond memories of Stick. He and Anita were very welcoming, kind and generous to me. I remember many lovely Christmases, and fantastic clambakes, and I also remember spending one Spring break up a ladder painting the red barn !!
My love and thoughts are with you.

I worked for the Charlie, Anita and Andy back in the earlier 80's. My memories of Charlie, as well as Anita and Andy, were from the perspective of a mentor - working at Deering Ice Cream was my first job after college. I ran the Saco, ME (when it first opened) and Haverhill, MA shops before taking on the position of District Manager. I worked with Pete at the Biddeford store as a manager trainee. I remember Charlie as a very strict, but fair man. My experience with Deering helped to hone my management skills, which have served me well throughout my life. I have Charlie (and Anita and Andy) to thank for the opportunity and experiences, thank you! My memories of working with Charlie, Anita and Andy have always been good ones and are always shared with my wife and 7 year old daughter when we visit Maine. May you rest in peace, Charlie.

Alice, I saw your Dad's obituary in the Bangor Daily News. He sounded like an amazing fellow. I'm sorry for your loss. I've often wondered where you ended up after Bethel. I can see that from your Dads spirit why you're still in Alaska. Must be in the genes. My best to you and your family. I'm in the Belfast Area if you'd like to reconnect. I'm still in Alaska also but here in Maine till March 342-2023 Gail Thomas

So sorry to learn of your loss. CES Jr. your in my thoughts and prayers!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Please know that all of us at Maine Handicapped Skiing are saddened by the loss of Stick. He and all of his buddies in the Tuesday crowd at MHS had such a lifetime of skiing and life experience to share with all of us; staff, volunteers and participants. We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have Stick volunteer for almost 20 years. I smiled when I read in the obituary how he didn't like to get rid of clothes that were still wearable. Every year he would tell me that his ski jacket was much warmer and better that the volunteer jacket and did he really have to wear the MHS jacket? Well, we wish he was here to wear which ever jacket he liked.

I was so sorry to hear of the accident and send warm thoughts to the family and everyone who was lucky enough to know him. I am thankful to have met him at the Washingtonian Summer Barbeque and on the trip to Zurs and will carry with me how inspiring he was on so many levels including living live to the fullest and never trying to be anyone but himself. Please accept my sincere condolences...

Our condolences and prayers go out to Anita, Andy and the rest of the family. Mr. Stickney was a great man.

I knew Stick through his passion for aviation, and our mutual membership in QB's. He was always quick with a flying tale. I recently told him that I had finally seen a real "Stickney Engine" built by his grandfather. He was thrilled. My condolences to you Anita, and family. He will be sadly missed.

We met Anita and Stick some 20 years ago when Anita offered us the use of their field for our horses. Little did we know who we were meeting, or what we were getting into. We were accepted into their life and enjoyed every minute. Our hearts are broken, but we have still you, Anita. You both have made us want to be better people, although you've set the bar pretty high. Thank you so much for being you!
I'm sure Stick has a paint brush or putty knife out and at the ready. All my love.

You were such a loyal friend, supporter, and colleague to so many Mainers and good folks from around the world, Stick!
From the ice cream scoop, to the bi-plane cockpit, to the
steep ski slope you will be sorely missed but your
passion, love, and energy fly on! Rest in peace now. What
a good life you lived! Our deepest sympathies to Anita,
Andy, and the whole family.

Burro QB. We fellow QB salute you as you go West. You were a mentor to me; it was always such a pleasure to be with you and Anita, and to fly your airplanes, and enjoy our friendship. You will always be respectfully remembered!

My condolences to the family.

My memories of 'Stick' will always make me smile and I feel lucky to have met him through MHS. My sincere condolences to Anita and her family.

I worked for Charlie in the 80's as a district manager for six years. He was a seasoned leader and commanded great respect. Rest in peace Charlie, your work here is done. Well done. My condolences to Anita and family.

Our condolences to the Stickney's. I trained Andy at the Broadway, South Portland store and was a manager at the Deering Ice Cream on St John St in Portland in 1980. I learned a lot about the restaurant business and life there. And as a Navy retiree "fair winds and following seas"

Andy, Anita and Family. So sorry to hear of Sticks passing. I remember him in many venues, ice cream, BEP, local Portland things. My handle stuck like Sticks,
Blessings to you all In His Name, Icky Webber,

Very sorry to hear the news. Sincerely, Steve Smith- County Line Farm- Dresden, Maine (Gem of The Bay)

We were so sorry to read of Charlie's passing. He was a delight.
Our sincere condolences to you Anita
& the family.
Francesca & Hal Fairfield

Another one of the "Greatest Generation" has passed and we should reflect on and honor all that Charlie Stickney and others like him did for future generations and then came home to raise families, create jobs and build communities. I knew Mr. Stickney from attending the same church in Yarmouth and having one of his sons in Sunday school. He was a great role model for us all and we are all diminished by his passing. I didn't realize it until now, but when I retired in 2009 one of my gifts was a bi-plane ride at the Owl's Head Museum and it was his Stearman in which I rode. Thanks Mr. Stickney.

I had the chance to get to know Charlie when he served on the Board of Environmental Protection. A practical man with a good sense of humor, he always made me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Pattie & I met Charlie through his love of aviation at PWM. I always enjoyed our time at QBs and his 'stories". Our condolences to Anita, Andy and family and a toast to you, Charlie, on your journey West!

In memory of this fine man. We had met several times and talked about business, local history and the University. He also supported my interest in the cemetery across from his beautiful home. He should long be remembered as a true son of Maine.

God bless you Stick! You made my visits very enjoyable. I will think of your smile, anadama bread, and love of life always. I will bless you every time my nephews enjoy Maine Handicap Skiing!
Diane, RN

In the early 1970's I scooped ice cream for Round Top Ice Cream in Damariscotta, to put myself through college. One afternoon I had a bus of leaf peepers anxious to have some ice cream. I was working alone as fast as I could. Out of the crowd stepped a smiling gentleman who asked if I would like some help. Mr. Stickney out scooped me and I was very grateful for his assistance. The memory of this kind gentleman has stayed with me - again I wish to say thank you, and my thoughts go out to his family. Patsy Chickering Browne, Appleton, me

Your work here is done. You lived your life well and were loved and admired by many. Dick and I always enjoyed when Mr. Stickney would come into our Tire Store in Portland. His smile was contagious and he always made you feel good about life. He will be greatly missed.

I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Stickney. He was and is a house hold word in our family. The great trips the Stickneys took with mom and dad...the yacht club cruises..the sleigh rides..the parties..the wonderful warm welcome..and the friendly smile..he was a person that breathed life into you. I will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Martha snyder talbot

I am so thankful for your family and the influence you have had on me and others. From the times our families connected over the years in Yarmouth. Charlie has been and will conti. to be a motivating person who enjoyed life,family and community. He is an inspiration to the aging base to conti to contribute to others. His passing really hits my heart .

Our condolences to Anita and your family. Fair Winds and Following seas shipmate! It has been an honor knowing you, thanks for the fond memories. Rick and Lori Snow.

Rest in peace, Shipmate. A fellow Navy veteran salutes you.

My condolences to Anita and her family. Charlie was a huge supporter of the University of Maine's College of Engineering and the Mechanical Engineering Department. We will miss him. Don Grant

Our condolences to Anita from the Bodwells. We remember Charlie and all our good times together throughout the years.
Barb and Russ