RUMFORD – Charles W. Newell III, 53, of Chase Street, Mexico, died June 3, at the Rumford Community Hospital, where he had been a patient for five days.

Born in Rumford, Feb. 3, 1951, the son of Irene (McPhee) and Charles W. Newell Jr., he was a resident of the greater Rumford area all of his life and was a graduate of Stephens High School Class of 1969.

He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran with the First Cavalry, having served from 1971-1974. He was a member of the Robert Shand Post 1648, VFW and the Eagles 1248.

He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them at Long Lake in Bridgton. He loved to cook, especially preparing meals for VFW membership meetings. He also enjoyed wood burning, shooting pool and watching sports, especially the Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He enjoyed the company of his two cats, Smokey and Bandit. “Charlie” loved God and his country and will be missed by all who knew him.

Surviving besides his mother, Irene of Mexico, are three brothers, Jim Conti of Moline, Ill., Bob Foreman of Sangersville and Larry Newell of No. Conway, N.H.; sister, Debbie Hamel and her husband, Dennis of Kittery; sister-in-law, Donna Foreman of Rumford; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Charles Jr.; his brother, Michael Foreman; and his beloved companion, Ruth Boucher.

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