She was born in Rumford on September 6, 1928 a daughter of John and Dorothea (Hilton) Waite.
Charlene was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephen’s High School Class of 1947.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.
Charlene was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior and was a member of the Daughters of Isabella.
She was a longtime volunteer for the parish bingo.
Charlene enjoyed being with her family, family outings and spending time with her good friend Eva Mooney.
Surviving are three daughters, Gloria Cote and husband Robert of No. Ft. Myers, Fl; Nancy Bizier and husband Conrad of Jay, and Mary Brown and husband Randy of Rumford; a son in law Maurice Metivier of Jay, a brother James Waite, ten grandchildren, Jeffrey, Glen, Jennifer, Jason T., Nicole, Kelly, Michael, Erica, Jason B. and Angela; and fifteen great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Adolphe Johnson, Jr. on June 17, 1994, a daughter Joanne Metivier, and two brothers, John and Robert Waite.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Charlene’s memory may be made to the Holy Savior School 115 Maine Ave Rumford, ME 04276.
