STRONG — Wilfred “Chuck” Pinkham, 84, of Strong passed away Friday, July 21, at his home.

He was born on May 17, 1933, to Forrest and Alma (Stevens) Pinkham on the family farm in Freeman. Wilfred was one of 17 children. Chuck was educated in the schools of Kingfield. He worked for a local lumberman until he retired and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Joanne Hilda Bachelder on June 28, 1958, and resided in Avon until their divorce in 1975. Born to them were seven children. He spent his life in the woods, loved the forest, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball and basketball. He was known for chewing tobacco.

Chuck is survived by his children, Peggy Anderson Smith and her husband, Steven, of New Sharon, Mark Pinkham and his companion, Kelly Dyer, of Miami, Fla., Anthony Pinkham and his wife, Amanda, of Avon, Daniel Pinkham and his companion, Mistee Watson, of New Sharon, Donald Pinkham and his wife, Lisa, of Dunnellon, Fla., and Felicia Harris and her husband, Douglas, of Farmington Falls; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by Delia Hamel, his companion of 24 years; and his son, Wilfred Elwin Pinkham Jr.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com.