Carlton Allen Giles Jr., 52, died at his home in Boothbay on March 13, 2014.

Carlton was born in Boothbay Harbor on February 11, 1962, the son of Carlton Allen Giles Sr. and Jeanette Reed Giles. He grew up in Boothbay, attending local schools.

After graduation, Carlton enjoyed working at a variety of jobs throughout the region. He worked as a gardener, a mason, and later worked at various local restaurants as a member of the kitchen staff.

He spent many hours singing and playing the guitar. He was a genuinely friendly person and loved to make people laugh. He was an avid fan of the Patriots and Red Sox and tried to never miss a game.

Carlton will be missed and never forgotten.

Survivors include his parents, Carlton and Jeanette Giles of Boothbay; brother, Richard Giles of Randolph; sister, Susan Morgan and her husband Skip of Boothbay Harbor; nieces, Kaili Morgan of Boothbay Harbor, Rebecca Giles of Bristol and Jackie Giles of Bristol; nephew, Jared Morgan of Boothbay Harbor; as well as two great-nephews and one great-niece.

You are invited to share your condolences, memories, stories and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories page at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons Harrington and Hall, Boothbay.