Charles W Larrabee Jr.

TOGUS: Charles W. Larrabee, Jr., 90, of Randolph, peacefully passed away on Thursday Jan. 8 at the Maine Veterans Hospital in Togus surrounded by his family. He was born in Durham on August 12, 1924, a son of the late Charles and Martha (Wilkinson) Larrabee, Sr. He grew up in the area and attended local schools there. Charles started work at a young age helping his family and later went on to own and operate his own construction business for over 40 years. He was also a very proud veteran of the United States Army who served during WWII, was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and was an honored Purple Heart recipient. Charles served as Road Commissioner in Durham, for 20 years and was also a lifetime member of the Durham Rod and Gun Club, AMVETS Post 13 and Salvation Army. On October 28, 2000 he married Patricia Sellars following the loss of his first wife Ellen Mae. He will always be remembered for his strong work ethic and his enjoyment of camping and traveling. He is survived by his wife Patricia of Randolph, his five children; William Larrabee and his partner Liz Goodman of Topsham, Cynthia Brock and her husband James of Tennessee, Martha Pessant and her husband Donald of Durham, Clifton Larrabee and his wife Deborah of Durham and Connie Jacques of Durham, four step-daughters, Cindy St. Peter – Smith and her husband Emery, Dawn St. Peter and her husband Mike Peterson, Tracy St. Peter, and Pam Brown and her husband Eric, two step-sons Jeff and Rick St. Peter. He also leaves behind two sisters, Lillian McFarland of Fryeburg and Gladys Curtis and her husband Brad of Freeport as well as 34 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ellen Mae Larrabee in 1999, a brother, Bobby, a sister Vivian Brown and a daughter Charlene Mae. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at the VA Facility in Togus. Their dedication, compassion and devotion to Charles’ care in his final months was very comforting for them. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories of Charles through his guestbook at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday Jan. 13 at the funeral home from 5-8pm. A funeral service celebrating his life will take place on Wednesday Jan. 14 at 1pm also at the funeral home. Interment with committal prayers and military honors will be held in the spring at Sawyer Cemetery. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Charles’ memory to: Durham AMVETS Post # 13 Attention: Commander 1049 Royalsborough Rd. Durham, ME 04222 or Kennebec Valley Humane Society 10 Pethaven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, 353-4951