Charles "Big Chuck" Alan Davis

DAVIS, Charles Alan “Big Chuck”, 77, of Sandwich, MA, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at Falmouth Hospital following a brief illness. Born on November 10, 1947, in Middleboro, MA, he was the beloved son of the late Charles C. and Mary Pauline (White) Davis.

Big Chuck was raised in Hanson and Marshfield, graduating from Marshfield High School before proudly serving in the United States Army. He went on to dedicate his career to the Department of Public Works in Marshfield, where he served the community with pride and was known for his uncanny ability to make everyone a friend.

Above all, Chuck was a family man—loyal, sentimental, and forever devoted to his loving wife, Nancy, with whom he shared 53 beautiful years. Together, they built a life rooted in warmth, laughter, and unwavering love. He is survived by Nancy, his son Chucky Davis and wife Cathie of Brockton, MA, and his daughter Cheryl Davis Swift and husband Mike of Mashpee, MA. He was the cherished “Papa” to his grandchildren, Lily Maureen and Patrick Sean, who were each lovingly welcomed into his strong arms and held close to his generous heart and filled them with dinner and ice cream.

Chuck found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved spending time with family whenever he could, making social rounds at family gatherings, and celebrations, traveling with Nancy to Aruba to enjoy sunshine and snorkeling and, of course, the casino. they loved going to plays and musicals at the Playhouse in Connecticut, and a dashboard never quite clear of scratch tickets. He had a unique ability to recall a funny or fond memory of times he spent with each person. His bear hugs were legendary, his presence comforting, and his pride in his family immeasurable.

He is also survived by Mary Davis, Paul and Judy Duffey, Frank and Betsy Duffey, Joe and Sis Yakavonis, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a great-great-niece, all of whom were blessed by his kindness and humor.

He was predeceased by his in-laws Francis and Mary Duffey; his siblings Pat Davis, Don Davis and wife Kathy, Linda Harrington and husband Miles, and Joanne McKee; and his sister-in-law Maureen Barry.

Family and Friends are invited to come together to celebrate Big Chuck’s beautiful life on Wednesday and Thursday. Please feel free to dress comfortably and casually; just as Big Chuck would have wanted. Casual attire is welcome, in the same loving spirit with which he shared his unforgettable bear hugs with each and every one of you.

Visitation will be at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral home on Wednesday July 2nd from 4:00pm to 7:00 p.m. https://maps.app.goo.gl/c5ebJMyGNufYgYEj9

Funeral services will be held at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral home Thursday July 3rd 11:30 with burial following at Massachusetts National Cemetery (Otis) in Bourne, MA https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wck4qHSYGBxpswcVA

Following the burial, family and friends are warmly invited to a reception at Adria Restaurant, located at 436 Oak Street (Route 14), East Bridgewater, MA https://maps.app.goo.gl/g3ue3JwsfT4DLeVr5 For those traveling from off-Cape or unable to attend the burial at MNC, this gathering offers a meaningful way to celebrate Big Chuck’s life, share memories, and be with loved ones. All are welcome.