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Charlie E. McCleary
September 6, 1920 - March 2, 2019
AUBURN – Charlie E. McCleary, 98, a lifelong resident of Poland passed away peacefully Saturday March 2nd at Bolster Heights Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Poland September 6, 1920 the son of Roy and Edith (Lewis) McCleary. He was US Army veteran of World War II serving as a Medic and Driver on the Alaskan Highway. He married the former Priscilla Edwards on November 15, 1952. Charlie was employed at the former Roger’s Fiber Company in Poland for many years, and his remaining years at Morin Brick in Auburn until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening especially potatoes and gladiolas. He will be remembered for giving his glads and potatoes to his friends and family. He also enjoyed helping friends, family, and neighbors for any project they needed completed Survivors include his son Michael McCleary of Poland, one daughter, Linda Merchant and husband Dennis of Auburn. Also surviving are six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Betty, his second wife Priscilla, and his daughter Carol as well as his 10 siblings. Funeral services honoring Charlie’s life will be held 5:00PM Friday March 8th at the funeral home concluding with military honors. Burial will be private at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to visit Friday March 8th from 3-5PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Memorial donations may be made in Charlie’s memory to the American Cancer Society 1 Bowdoin Mill Island #300, Topsham, ME 04086.
AUBURN – Charlie E. McCleary, 98, a lifelong resident of Poland passed away peacefully Saturday March 2nd at Bolster Heights Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Poland September 6, 1920 the son of Roy and Edith... View Obituary & Service Information