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CHRISTOPHER HASKELL Obituary
He was born in Augusta on Oct. 5, 1975, the son of Timothy and Peggy (Humphrey) Haskell.
Chris graduated from Cony High School in 1994, where he played football and lacrosse. He had worked for N.R.F. Distributors in Augusta before moving to Kentucky in 2010. Chris was a truly gifted artist who loved to draw. His art work was phenomenal. He loved to sing along while listening to music, and play air guitar. Chris loved fishing and watching the N.Y. Yankees play baseball with his Dad. He also played guitar and loved to play Frisbee golf. Chris especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his parents, Timothy and Peggy Haskell, of Augusta; his fiancé, Melayne Vernon,of Perryville, and her son, Matthew; a sister, Stacy Haskell, and her fiance, Jason Gray, of Augusta, and their children who Chris loved very much, Chris's "Lil Man"Caleb and Neveah; also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, where memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shred with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for CHRISTOPHER HASKELL
Sam Boynton
May 17, 2012
Growing up I played baseball and lacrosse with Chris. He was always a genuine guy and easy to get along with. I was very saddened to hear that Chris was leaving behind his children. I'm sure he was a great father. I will pray for his family that they will be strong through this very trying time.
Amy Bubar
May 4, 2012
I remember Chris fondly. I esp. remember us on the bus ride home, he always made me laugh. Hadn't seen Chris in a long time but he is someone I never would forget! May your memories help bring you peace and comfortable at such a trying time. Rest in Peace Chris...
Erica (Stickney) Owensby
May 2, 2012
Stacy, Peggy and Tim, I am so very sorry for your loss. Chris was a great guy, and loved by many. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Diana Klosowska (2nd Cousin)
May 1, 2012
Chris you always had a way of making me ( your little cousin laugh) and I always enjoyed looking at your drawings growing up ! And I also remember you playing the guitar for me one year at Christmas or Thanksgiving . I wish you had gotten a chance to meet Ewa !! I also I wish I was in Maine today to say good bye and give Aunt Peggy,Stacy and Mel a big hug. I am so glad we staied in touch on FB !!!
Love you big Cousin and I'll never forget you .
Dan Althenn
May 1, 2012
follow this link to a song by Randy Travers I dedicate to the memory of Chris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-JmSNNUGgw&list=FLjWpjCfbwwJNrm5rURtYu2w&index=1&feature=plpp_video
Amanda Banister
May 1, 2012
Rest in peace Chris... Your family is in my thoughts and prayers...
Sugar Trask
May 1, 2012
I am saddened to hear of the death of Chris..Losing a child is the hardest death to suffer. My prayers and love are with you...I am away and would be there for you if I could. Chris and my son played Lacrosse for Cony..may your memories be many and hold Chris close to you forever.
Fran Puckett
May 1, 2012
Peggy, Tim, and Family: I can never imagine the loss of a son. Though it may seem impossible to get through this, I know God will help and guide you. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love you.
John Wallace
April 30, 2012
To Melayne and the Haskell family, our thoughts, love and prayers go out to you all. Chris was a wonderful friend who will be missed by a entire community. Chris May you rest in peace my friend!
- John Wallace (Jacx), Teresa Wallace (JaiJai) and the entire Oddthought/Clipwire.com communities.
Tina Haskell
April 30, 2012
I am so sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. It has been a long time since I had seen him but remember him as a great person and friend. So sorry!!!
Dan Althenn
April 30, 2012
Tim,Peggy & Stacy~
So sad to hear of Chris.
Many thoughts and prayers go out to you. He is surely missed because he is truly loved.
See you all tomorrow.
eugene whipple
April 30, 2012
my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew chris and especially those of his family i know he will be missed by everyone
michael brooks
April 29, 2012
went to school with chris im sorry to hear of his passing my prayers are with you during this sad time
Donna (Hysom) Wade
April 29, 2012
My thoughts are with his family during this time. I remember him fondly from our teenage years.
Sarah Theriault
April 28, 2012
Stacy, Tim, and Peggy, I am so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. He was a good guy. Also thinking of others and being available. Glad I had the chance to know him! Rest in Peace.
Vicki (Allen) Rodrigue
April 28, 2012
Tim, Peggy & Stacy, thinking of you during this time of sorrow. Take care,
Stanley Painter, D.O.
April 28, 2012
Tim, Peggy---It is very tough--losing one so young and full of life---tough on the entire family; yes toug h here. too, for having been so long involved with the entire gang. please do accpet condolences---retirement does no mean loss of contact. Dr. Painter
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