ENFIELD – Charles T. Dolan, 83, passed away Aug. 6 2008, with his loving family by his side, at his home. He was born June 22, 1925, in Old Town, the son of Helen Agrell Dolan and Willard E. Dolan. Charles attended Old Town schools and Husson College. Charles was very civic minded while in Lincoln. He was instrumental in organizing the re-start of the Lincoln Pulp and Paper mill in 1968. Charles was involved in many organizations, including the Rotary Club. He was a member of school board SAD 67 for several years and a director of Northeast Bank of Lincoln. Charles was on the board of the Penobscot Valley Hospital. He was a devoted member and trustee of Lincoln Congregational Church. He was a member of the Star in the East Masonic Lodge, No. 60 and a 50-plus year member of Anah Temple Shrine. Most recently, he was an active member of Ammadamast Grange, Enfield. He worked for Bangor Hydro Electric Co. for 43 years, 38 years as division manager. He and Marilyn owned and operated The Back Door gift shop for 18 years. After Marilyn’s retirement, they moved to their home on Cold Stream Pond, Enfield. Here he enjoyed early morning swims and was free to spend endless hours in his gardens. He will be sadly missed, but lovingly remembered by his family and many friends. His four-legged friend Mrs. Beasley will miss her morning buttered toast. Charles leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Marilyn Dewitt Dolan; four daughters, Jannifer O’Connor and husband, Jay, of Scarborough, Rebecca Dolan and Paul McDonald of West Enfield, Melanie and Matthew Thompson of Wales, and Caroline Dolan of Old Orchard Beach; four grandchildren who adored their “Papa,” including Christopher and his wife, Jamiee Samiya with their three children of Compton, N.H., and Benjamin, Colin and Sean O’Connor of Scarborough; his sister, Hope Steves of North Carolina; and brother-in-law, Eben Dewitt and his wife, Joanne, of Milo. Charles also leaves behind five loved nephews and a niece and their families, Jeff and Diane Steves of California, Tom and Aoy Steves of North Carolina, Joane and Greg Sims of Texas, David Hamlin of Portland, and Dick and Dede Dewitt of Milo. Please join us in the celebration of Charlie’s life, visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. A service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at First Congregational Church, Lincoln, with the Rev. Darrell Joiner and the Rev. Carolyn Metzler officiating. Interment will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery. Thanks to Hospice Care of Maine for their amazing support. With their help, Charles was able to spend the last hours of his life surrounded and cared for by those that loved him most. If wished, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Charlie may be made to this wonderful organization at P.O. Box 425, Bangor, ME 04401 or First Congregational Church Building Fund, 19 School St., Lincoln, ME 04457. For an online register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.
CHARLES T. DOLAN
