Charles W. Holden

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Charles W. Holden

WEST PARIS — Charles W. Holden, 93, of West Paris died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center. He was born in West Paris on June 30, 1919, the son of James M. and Florence Rollins Holden. He was educated in local schools and had been a woodsman and farmer all of his life. He married Kathleen Skillings on March 20, 1948. He liked to read, travel and spend time in his garden.

Mr. Holden is survived by his son, Matthew Holden and his wife Colleen of South Paris; many foster children including special foster sons, Timothy Fairbanks of Colorado and Clarence Faulkner and his wife Leigh of Hebron; grandchildren, Allyssa, Kathleen, Rachel, Travis, Jeremy, Joshua, Caleb and Gabriel; a great-grandson, Nicholas Holden Maurice; a sister, Claribel Holden of Oxford and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife on April 3, 2011 and two brothers, Albert Holden and Peter Holden.

A time of sharing and remembrance was held on Wednesday, February 27 at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center, 29 Marion Avenue, Norway. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to the Activities Fund at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.