Our loving father, grandfather and friend, Charles K. Fassett died peacefully on March 24, 2016.

He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on February 24, 1932.

Charlie was best known for his dapper and witty disposition that allowed him tremendous success with his career as a music professor of 35 years at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. His zest for adventure was an inspiration to many who heard of his travels around the globe, and often without rest in between! He loved to putter around his camp, always reveling in the process of keeping things running and looking forward to daily projects, his radio programs, and reading the newspaper. In his final days, we were struck by the recurring theme of friends and family speaking of his consistent kindness, unconditional love, quiet support and infectious sense of humor. He would light up a room and friends would approach him with an eager ear to hear him speak about his own adventures, or perhaps hearing his impression on their own stories. He lived life to the fullest up until his last few days. In heaven, he is being greeted enthusiastically by many of his family members and friends, but also by his devoted dogs — Happy, Becky, Woofie I and Woofie II, Suki and Gilly. They are surely wagging and crying with excitement over this sacred reunion.

He is survived by his two children, Frank C. Fassett of Boothbay Harbor and Laura A. Russell of Cumberland and their spouses, Michelle Fassett and Peter Russell, respectively; his sister, Marcia Grimm of Tallahassee, Florida; his five grandchildren, Eric, Kirsten and Anja Russell and Haize and Carson Fassett; and his “beloved” Ellen Baldwin.

He was predeceased by his mother, Katherine K. Fassett; his father, Norman C. Fassett; and his loving sister, Anne Sunshine.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hall’s of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.

Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Charlie, or to share a story of pictures, visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.