Thomas C. "Charlie Red" Wyman Sr.

Thomas 'Charlie Red' C. Wyman Sr., 61

PORTLAND - Thomas “Charlie Red” C. Wyman Sr., 61, of Melbourne Street, died Wednesday evening, July 27, 2005 at a local hospital, unexpectedly.

He was born in Bath, a son of William H. and Dorothy Buckley Wyman. He attended schools in Portland.

Tom was the owner and operator along with his wife Nancy of Town & Country Appliance Service for 26 years until his death. Tom always referred to Nancy as his BOSS. He would always say “My customers are my patients and I build relationships.” He previously worked for Days Jewelry Store.

He was a devoted husband, father & grandfather. Tom always enjoyed watching his grandson Derek play football at Bonny Eagle Junior High School. He also enjoyed NASCAR, camping with his family in the RV and while camping he was designated as head chef at breakfast.

He was communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.

Besides his wife of 39 years, the former Nancy Ciampi of Portland, he leaves two sons, Thomas C. and his wife Patty Wyman of South Portland, and William Wyman of Portland; two daughters, Lisa and her husband Rick Beaulieu of Hollis, Sandra Wyman and her companion Kevin Fijak of Virginia Beach, Va.; five sisters, Dorothy Thompson of Lincoln, Harriet Harmon and Caroline Sutton, both of Portland, Maryann Fitzpatrick of Louisiana, and Linda Nadeau of Old Orchard Beach; two brothers, John “Jackie” Wyman of Biddeford, and Donald Wyman Sr., of South Portland; five Grandchildren, Derek “Budsky,” Trish “Princess,” Tayla Marie “Little Red,” Alexandria “Munckin,” and Courtney “Firecracker.”

Visiting hours will be held Sunday July 31, from 4-8 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Prayers will be recited Monday, Aug. 1, at 9 a.m. at the funeral home to followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the family lot at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

If so desired, contributions may be made in Tom's memory to:

St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

72 Federal St.

Portland, Maine 04112

Those who wish to send a memorial tribute in Tom's memory may do so at www.mem.com.

Thomas “Charlie Red” C. Wyman Sr.

Jones, Rich & Hutchins

Funeral Home & Cremation Service

775-3763