Charles was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on Nov. 9, 1942, to Harold and Evelyn (Holoway) Ellis.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Ellis.
He is survived by: two children, Brenda Baxendale and her husband John of Austin, Texas, and Christopher Ellis of Friant, California; two stepdaughters, Kristina Kelly and her husband Keith of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Robin Caissie and her husband Stephen of Strafford, Vermont; five grandchildren, Breanne Ziemba, Zachary Ziemba, Tray Fisk, Seanna Kelly, and Ryan Kelly; three sisters, Joan Gosselin and her husband Richard of Hooksett, New Hampshire, Donna Shepherd and her husband George of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Charlene Hill and her husband Dave of Wakefield, Massachusetts; and two sisters-in-law, Linda McCann and her husband Eric of Sanford, and Doris Thompson of Sanford.
At Charles’ request, services will be private.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to ALS – Maine Collaborative, 60 Western Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330; or VNA Home Health Hospice, P.O. Box 679, Portland, ME 04101-9804.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
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