Obituary for Charles William Watson, Sr.
KENNEBUNKPORT
Charles W. Watson, Sr., 80, of Kennebunkport, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a period of failing health.
Charles was born September 19, 1938 in Portland, the son of Earle William and Maybelle Gladys (Salisbury) Watson, Sr. and is a graduate of Deering High School, class of 1957.
He joined the Maine Army National Guard in 1957, serving for over 20 years as a company cook.
Charles worked with his parents at their restaurant, the former Watson’s Restaurant on Sea Road. At the same time, he began operating Watson’s Lunch Truck, visiting work sites throughout York County. He sold the restaurant in 1983, and continued to operate his lunch truck until 2008. One of his trucks, once he retired it, had over 400,000 miles on it.
In his spare time, Charles loved to attend car shows, watch old western movies and the tv program Hee Haw.
Services will be private.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with expenses.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Charlie’s Book of Memories page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
Charles W. Watson, Sr., 80, of Kennebunkport, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a period of failing health.
Charles was born September 19, 1938 in Portland, the son of Earle William and Maybelle Gladys (Salisbury) Watson, Sr. and is a graduate of Deering High School, class of 1957.
He joined the Maine Army National Guard in 1957, serving for over 20 years as a company cook.
Charles worked with his parents at their restaurant, the former Watson’s Restaurant on Sea Road. At the same time, he began operating Watson’s Lunch Truck, visiting work sites throughout York County. He sold the restaurant in 1983, and continued to operate his lunch truck until 2008. One of his trucks, once he retired it, had over 400,000 miles on it.
In his spare time, Charles loved to attend car shows, watch old western movies and the tv program Hee Haw.
Services will be private.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with expenses.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Charlie’s Book of Memories page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.