He was born April 13, 1936, in Sanford, son of Honore’ and Yvonne (Grondin) Charland. He grew up and was educated in West Kennebunk.
Armand was last employed with Norman Berube Builders, Inc as a Finish Carpenter. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to dances and playing cards. Armand enjoyed fishing, hunting, and doing Sudoku.
He was preceded by two sons, David Earl Charland (2015) and Jeffrey Roger Charland (2009). He is survived by his loving wife Lorraine (Court) Charland of 62 years, married Sept. 10, 1955; sons, Richard Charland and his partner Laurie Boudreau of Limerick, Paul Charland of Sanford, Ronald and Anita Charland of Buxton; daughters Diane Paul and her partner Carl Sherman of Biddeford, Pamela and Conrad Crepeau of Naples, Kathy Perron of Scarborough, Karen and Wayne Souliere of Biddeford; and daughter-in-law Tina Charland of Lebanon; a brother Roger and Rosella Charland of West Kennebunk; a sister Irene Powell of Springfield, Pennsylvania; and several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Armand was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Waterboro, Maine and B.P. Order of Elks, Port St. Lucie, Florida.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, Sept. 29 at the Dutch Elm Golf Course, 5 Brimstone Road (right off the Old Limerick Road) Arundel, from 2 to 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in memory of Armand Charland to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074.
To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.coastalcremationservices.com
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