LOCKE MILLS — Charles “Chuck” Stanwood Melville, 82, died peacefully at the Veterans’ Home in South Paris on Tuesday, June 15, after having dealt with Parkinson’s disease for many years. After the loss of his parents, Chuck remained in the Melville Family home, Locke Mills, until his health required him to move to the Veterans’ Home.

The eldest son of Mildred Inez Newell Melville and Charles Whitman Kern Melville, he was born Dec. 18, 1927, in Bethel. He attended Bethel schools and Gould Academy and then joined the U. S. Army on Sept. 9, 1948. While in the service, he graduated from Bakers’ School, Ft. Lee, Va., and served as a baker in Korea. He was honorably discharged on July 1, 1952, with the rank of sergeant first class. He then worked for Ekco Products Company for over 40 years before retiring.

He was a former chief of the Greenwood Fire Department and spent many hours at the fire station with his fellow firemen. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the American Legion Post No. 68 for 58 years. He was manager of the Locke Mills Little League baseball team for several years and was himself a talented and valuable player on the town team of Greenwood.

He was a kind man and a willing helper to anyone in need. He will be remembered and sadly missed by many. His family wishes to express deep gratitude for the love and wonderful care that he received at the Veterans’ Home — and a special thanks to Ann Cook, who kept vigilance over him always and brought joy and humor into his life, as did all of his other caretakers, as well.

He leaves four brothers and one sister: Richard and wife, Beverly, of Locke Mills, Gary, of Locke Mills, Carroll and wife, Alice, of Temple, and Owen and wife, Donna, of Norway; his sister, Carolyn Chretien and husband, the Rev. Randall Chretien of Brewer; nieces, nephews and many friends; two dear Army buddies, Jeff Obrien and Willard Mason, both of Mass.

He is predeceased by his mother and father; a sister-in-law, Florence (Sally) Melville; and his beloved dog and faithful companion, “Beauty.”

Donations may be made to the Maine Veterans’ Homes, B Unit, 477 High St., South Paris ME 04281.