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Charles Roussel Obituary
PORTLAND - Charles W. Roussel (Charlie Tuna), 69, of Portland, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 17, 2015.
He was born in Portland, the son of Romeo and Eileen (Griffin) Roussel. and graduated Deering High School in 1965. As a young man he did auto body work, loaded and unloaded trucks at Northeast Cold Storage. He has been in the towing business since 1963. Everyone calls him the "Legend of Towing" and also was the owner of Casual Laborers.
Charlie was a huge fan of racing starting with his son Jonathan (Jacky), Ben and grandson Casey Corkum and then went on to his granddaughter, Kyia Roussel at the age of 5 in go-karts and whiz Kids at Beechridge Motor Speedway. Charlie also had another car that Donnie Morse drove and won back to back championships and thought of him as another son.
He is survived by his wife, Diane (Stults) Roussel of Portland; son Ben Roussel of Portland, Jacky Roussel and wife Carrie of Buxton, daughters Stephanie Roussel of Westbrook, Kelly Poland-Roussel of Westbrook and Jennifer Roussel of Portland; sister Pamela Charette; grandchildren Casey and Cassandra Corkum, Madyson and Kadan Roussel, Corey and Lauryn Roussel, Kyia Roussel, Channary Roussel-Nou, Xavion Roussel-Dennis, Natylei Roussel-Dennis, Alexis Brown and Brenden Curry. Also his long time friend Gordon Whittemore. He was predeceased by his sister Claudia Reichert.
Visiting hours will be 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015, at
Hobbs Funeral Home
, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. Online condolences may be shared at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers contributions
may be sent to:
Maine Cancer Foundation
170 US Route 1, Suite 250
Falmouth, ME 04105
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Hobbs Funeral Home - South Portland.
James Craw
April 26, 2016
I'm sorry for this families loss. Charlie was a great man and an honest businessman. He'll be missed.
Kristina priest
March 18, 2016
We all miss you and Love you. Glenn. Jeanette. Elizabeth
. Matthew. Gene. Katelynn. Cameron. Chad. Kristina.
Mady Roussel
March 17, 2016
been a year gramps, we are thinking of u :)
anonymous
November 3, 2015
just came across this page, im thinking of you grampa.
chach roussel
March 25, 2015
i love you grampa<3
March 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss he was a good man he will be missed
Betsy Norton
March 24, 2015
Jack and family...so sorry for the loss of your Dad..losing those we have shared so much of our love and lives with is always a sad and difficult journey. My thoughts are with you during this time.
mainechimneyrepair.com
March 21, 2015
he will be sadly missed always remembered. he was good man. continued sponsorship. mainechimneyrepair.com
March 21, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss, although I didn't personally know him you couldn't help but see him in his tow truck my living on Harris Ave. So sad, my condolences to the family.
Jackie Huff
Mike & MaryNan Rust
March 21, 2015
Diane - Mike & I are sorry for you loss. We hold you and your family in our prayers.
Charlie was our favorite person to do business with in Maine. Always smiling no matter what was happening during the day. We will miss him helping us with vehicles in the Portland area.
Rust Auto Shippers & M&M Trucking
Tammy Ryder
March 21, 2015
I send you this candle to help guide your path...
March 21, 2015
Jack and Carrie Roussel and Family, Thinking of you at this difficult time. No words can express the sadness I know you are feeling.
Peter and Liz McGee
March 21, 2015
RIP Tuna. You will be missed.
Bridges
March 21, 2015
Charlie was a good man , one of a kind ,we will never forget him
Lisa Matos
March 21, 2015
Stephanie and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stephanie Roussel Haider
March 20, 2015
Dad,
I saw you tonight. It wasn't easy but I said I was sorry and I will miss you. We are 2 stubborn souls and I am your kid that's for sure. All them times I asked you to go to lunch and you were just too busy , well now you really are too busy ... I learned a lot from you and I will always keep my character in tact ... For I am a Roussel ... You deserve to rest in peace now even if you were taken to soon. I love you dad
Xoxo
Always ,
Your Pooh
leah thurlow
March 20, 2015
Charles was so helpful to my children and myself. Whenever we needed a car towed he was there to help. I needed my car towed and the police said if i can get it towed off they wouldnt tow it on me. Well i didnt have the money my son called charlie and he was right there. Charlie you will be missed by so many. R.I.P. Charlie.
Amanda & Joe
March 20, 2015
Diane, I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you and the rest of the family at this difficult time. Sending lots of hugs your way. RIP Charlie you will never be forgotten.
John & Bea McGee
March 20, 2015
Diane, we are so sorry to hear about Charlie passing. We will always keep the both of you in our prayers. We love you, John and Bea.
Claudia and Peter Risbara
March 20, 2015
Diane and family,
Charlie has been a fixture on the corner of Newton and Lexington for over 30 years. It will be strange not having a car carrier there.As many have mentioned he had a great smile and personality. Best wishes to you all.
Dad, do you have 20?
Stephanie Roussel Haider
March 20, 2015
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Lynda Adams
March 19, 2015
Will miss seeing you in Westbrook. Always enjoyed our conversations at City Hall!
Carl Hinkson
March 19, 2015
Charlie you will be missed by a lot of people, I will miss doing business with you. You were always a fun guy to be around !!!
March 19, 2015
Diane, we will always remember Charlie. He was always smiling and very friendly to everyone. He was one of our favorites at Beech Ridge. There will be a big void at the race track without Charlie Tuna! Our best to you and your family. George and Brenda Gherardi.
Andrew Roukey
March 19, 2015
RIP Tuna, you will always have the best smile in the world. You will be missed by everyone and so will that toothless smile we all loved.
Jason Burns
March 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Always remember the happy times your dad brought into your lives.
Kristina Ramey-priest
March 19, 2015
You are very missed by all, Diane i am so sorry for your loss
Kristina Ramey- priest and chad Priest
March 19, 2015
Charlie you will be missed by all, your were a awesome man, praying for all of the Roussel family, thinking of all of you too,
Sue Oldmixon Thomes
March 19, 2015
Diane and family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Harris, Newton and Lexington corners will never be the same. I am hoping you can focus on your wonderful memories that you have all shared together.
Jim Littlefield
March 19, 2015
Already miss the smile and genuine kindness that few have. Our family is saddened, Prayers of Love, Peace for Diane and family as you all are burdened with the pain of his loss. Kyia a part of him will always be with you. Praying you have comfort and peace through this time... The Littlefields Sarah, Jim , Debbie
Dave Patten
March 19, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Charlie was a fantastic guy and a great person. He is going to be missed by all
Michael Pattee
March 19, 2015
Charlie, you were always a ray of sunshine on the worst of days, you will be sorely missed......
woody hitchcock
March 19, 2015
My condolences to the Roussel family .He will be missed by me and will be in my heart for ever .I loved him like a big brother who was short .RIP TUNA. I love ya and will miss ya
Jim Parsons
March 19, 2015
Charlie "The Tuna",will be missed but never forgotten. You have left a void in our community.
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
-The whole crew at McFarland Spring.
billy jackson and family
March 19, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
March 19, 2015
R.I.P "Tuna" The Towing Community & Beechridge Racing will never be the same. My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Roussel side of are Family. "R'izzy Woo Woo" The name I was given from this Great Man.
Suzie Whittemore
March 19, 2015
Be missing you watching tv in the living room and telling us all to be quiet.
Tracey Rawding
March 19, 2015
I know that words will not make you feel better but I want you to know that I know how you are feeling and that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers and my condolences to you and the family
Michelle Wagner Brooks
March 19, 2015
Sincere condolences. I met Charlie and his Dad many many years ago through my Dad Frank Wagner at North East Cold Storage, and would run into Charlie over the years. Rest in Peace Charlie. ~ Michelle Wagner Brooks
March 19, 2015
He was Billy to so many of us Griffins. He had one of the biggest hearts I know and he looked out for family. Sending sympathy to Diane, Pam and the kids.
Kristen & Chris Smith
March 19, 2015
Charlie was not only a great man but a wonderful human being. He always thought of others before himself, he was just awesome. Charlie's smile would make you have a better day. Thank you Diane and family for sharing him, sending you all hugs and wonderful memories at this tough time. The Beech Ridge family has truly lost a great one.
Rob &Jen Herrick
March 19, 2015
RIP Charlie you will be missed
Joe Barnes
March 19, 2015
Charlie was a very honest and fair man. I knew him since he began towing. He was the kind of person you would always remember. He worked hard every day of his life. REST IN PEACE.
Elliott Nathanson
March 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Stephanie Roussel Haider
March 19, 2015
rest easy dad
March 19, 2015
Kyia- Sending you big hugs & lots of strength.
Woody Woodman
March 19, 2015
Rest in Charley. You are and will always will be missed
Janet & Dave Lampron
March 19, 2015
It still doesn't feel real that you left us so quickly and unexpected. We will never forget you and your happy go lucky self. We will all help watch over Diane and the kids for you. Rest easy
Billy Lewis
March 19, 2015
We will miss you. That great smile a very kind man a really great guy. I know you will be holding the gate open for all of us.
March 19, 2015
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.
Barbara Phillips
March 19, 2015
RIP, Charlie. May the good memories sustain your family during this difficult time. You will be missed at our class reunion in July!
Carole Ireland
March 19, 2015
Charlie was a classmate at DHS, and was always a friendly face. My condolences to his family and friends.
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