Charles Gemmell
1937 - 2025
Charles Gemmell
1937 - 2025
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BORN
1937
DIED
2025
Charles Gemmell Obituary
Born in 1937, Charles left behind his loving wife Virginia (Caron) Gemmell. They shared 68 years of marriage and were blessed with five children; Charles Gemmell, Jr., wife Paula; Karen Calabrese, husband Ed, Douglas Gemmell, wife Michele; Stephen Gemmell, wife Connie and Jennifer Morin, husband Stephen. He is survived by one sister, Lily Charles. He also has eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, each of whom brought him happiness.
Charles graduated from Westbrook High in 1955 and then served four years in the Navy. Charles went on to work at the S.D. Warren (SAPPI) paper mill for 36 years as a supervisor in the coating department, where he was known as a hard worker and a person with great kindness.
Charles loved music, dancing, traveling, reading, and shopping. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
A celebration of his life will be held at Dolby, Blais, & Segee Funeral home in Westbrook, Maine on December 5th at 11 am. Family and friends are invited to gather and honor this remarkable man who touched so many lives.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a donation to the Dementia Society of America (https://dementiasociety.charityproud.org/donate).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Joshua Calabrese
November 26, 2025
Love you Grandpa! Rest in Peace.
Stephanie Gemmell
November 26, 2025
Love you Pep Thank you for so many laughs and great memories
Rick Bilodeau
November 25, 2025
Uncle Charlie, What a beautiful life you and Aunt Jinny have had together. I remember you two only wanting to dance with each other. That is certainly true love. You will be missed so much by family and friends. Rest well. Love from your nephew Rick & Sue.
Norman Fickett Sr
November 22, 2025
Sorry to hear of Charles passing. Worked with him for many years still chuckle when thinking of some of those good times.May he RIP
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Tom and Liz Ballieu
November 22, 2025
Rest in peace. You raised a beautiful family!!!
Samantha Frank
November 21, 2025
I love you, Pep.
Ed Frank
November 21, 2025
I always looked up to and loved you Mr. Charl, I couldn´t have asked for a better father in law, bad jokes and all.... I feel like everyone that was lucky enough to know you, were truly blessed, I certainly feel that way. You will be sorely missed and always loved. Rest easy and may you hear the Lord say, " well done my son".
Linda Connolly
November 21, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Samantha Frank
November 21, 2025
I love you forever, Pep.
Linda McAdam
November 21, 2025
Rest in peace, Charlie. In heaven, you don´t need to sneak candy bars or test your blood sugar. You made good coffee when we visited, and you were a kind father-in-law and grandpa. You are missed.
Edward LeBorgne
November 21, 2025
Super nice guy,great supervisor at work,rest in peace.Condolences to the family
Mark edward Merrill
November 21, 2025
Rest in peace Charlie I have missed you for the years since we left the paper mill. God bless you. You were the best.
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