PORTLAND – Charles K. Hull, 54, of Washington Ave., died Tuesday from bone marrow transplant complications. He was born in Red Wing, Minn., Nov. 2, 1950, a son of the late Richard A. Hull Jr. and Mary Jane Knorth Hull. He graduated from Bangor High School in 1968 and from Colby College in 1972. Mr. Hull had been a self-employed automobile executive. He took a special interest in the complete care and maintenance of Haverty Field on Washington Avenue. He would work countless hours from lining the field to mowing. Charlie loved the outdoors, boating, golfing, cooking, gardening and all the family pets. He was dedicated to his business customers and was especially inspired by their loyalty. He was a friend to all that knew him and enjoyed taking care of others and making sure that their needs were met. Charlie’s motto was country, family and community. He was also an avid Red Sox fan and was happy to finally see them clinch a World Series championship. He is survived by his wife, Linda Brookings Hull of Portland; his beloved daughters, Melinda L. Hull of Washington, D.C., Julianne Hull of Washington, D.C and Rebecca C. Hull of Boston. Mass.; two brothers, Richard A. Hull III of Lyman and David W. Hull of Alpharetta, Ga.; two sisters, Margaret A. Winchell of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Betsy J. Boyce of Bangor; special sister-in-law, Barbara Hull; special nephew, Zachary Hull and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service and celebration of Charlie’s life will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2005, at Haverty Field, 1841 Washington Ave. Portland. The ball field is located in the rear. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Attn: JBS – Michigan Chapter, 1421 E 12 Mile Rd. # A, Madison, MI, 48071. Those wishing to send online tributes may do so at www.mem.com. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland.
CHARLES K. HULL
