1944 – 2013

WATERFORD — Charles A. Fillebrown Jr., 69, of Waterford, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 30.

Charles was born on June 22, 1944, to the late Charles and Mary Fillebrown. He attended Waterford schools and graduated in the first Class of O.H.H.S in 1962. He attended the University of Maine studying agriculture, but spent most of his career working as a trooper for the Maine State Police, from which he retired after 30 years.

After retirement, he worked various jobs, including 15 years at Oxford County Dispatch — a job he truly loved. Charlie dedicated most of his life to Maine public service.

In addition to public safety, Charlie worked along with his family in their apple orchards and helped run the cider mill for many years. He also was a selectman for the town of Waterford for 12 years. He volunteered for Stoneham Rescue for numerous years, spending hours helping those who needed it most.

In his spare time, Charlie was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed his yearly trips to Portage Lake with his family to fish and enjoy the beauty of the great north woods. During these trips, he thoroughly loved to eat his catch — sometimes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Charlie leaves behind one brother, Thomas Fillebrown of Waterford; and his former wife, Gloria Fillebrown, of Naples. He was father to four children; son, Charles “Gus” Fillebrown III and his wife, Andrea, of Stoneham; daughter, Beth Ann Simmons and her husband, David, of Lisbon Falls; and sons, Doug Fillebrown and Adam Fillebrown, both of Waterford. His most favorite of all was being “Grampy” to his six grandchildren, including Travis and Jacob Fillebrown of Stoneham, and Caleb, Taylor, Carter and Zachary Fillebrown, all of Waterford. Charlie also leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.