Charles Young

Charles Frederick “Charlie” Young, 85, died August 10, 2016 at Togus in Augusta. Charlie was born November 11, 1930 in Waldoboro to Donald Young and Lucy Shuman Young. He grew up in Waldoboro and graduated from Waldoboro High School in the class of 1950. After graduation he joined the Army and fought in the Korean War. After returning from the service he came back to Waldoboro where he farmed for the rest of his life. He also did some trucking of gravel, fish and clams. Charlie was also a former Selectman of the Town of Waldoboro. Charlie had a special interest in railroads, tractors and sawmills. Charlie was known for his great memory. He was a unique, one-of-a-find man who had lots of knowledge and much to talk about. He gave speeches on sawmills and boat building on the Medomak River. He rode often with his friend Earl Reynolds on trips to New York. He was a member of the WWF Railroad in Alna and a member of the Stone-Scott-Watson VFW Post #3095 in Friendship. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his sister, Sarah Young of Waldoboro and several cousins. A service to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held 2:00 PM on Monday, August 15th at the Rural Cemetery, Washington Road in Waldoboro. Should friends desire, contributions in Charlie’s memory may be made to, WWF Railway Museum, PO Box 242, Alna, ME 04535. You can share condolences at www.hallfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall’s of Waldoboro, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.