Obituary of Charles A. Bunnell

Dr. Charles A. Bunnell, 82, of Belfast, loving husband of Joan Ward Bunnell, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Waldo County General Hospital December 21, 2009. He was born April 14, 1927 to Dr. Shirley A. Bunnell and Ruth Kearney Bunnell. Charlie graduated from Fort Fairfield High School, class of 1945. He enlisted in the Navy during his senior year of high school. He graduated from Bowdoin College, class of 1950 and Tufts School of Dentistry, class of 1954. Charlie was called back into service as a Lt. j.g. during the Korean War as a dentist. He married Joan Ward on August 28, 1952. Charlie was past president of the Belfast Rotary Club, a member of The First Church for 50 years, The Masonic Lodge #24 of Belfast, and the Anah Temple Shriners. He enjoyed many summers at his cottage on Pitcher Pond in Northport. Music was a big part of his life. He played both piano and organ. Charlie loved playing the piano for the Belfast Group Home at The First Church Christmas parties every December. Most of all, he dearly loved all his family. He was pre-deceased by his parents; his three brothers, William R. Bunnell, Dr. Kenneth I. Bunnell, and Jack K. Bunnell; and son-in-law, David W. Bachelder. Charlie is survived by his wife Joan W. Bunnell of Belfast; three daughters, Diane C. Weymouth and her husband Ken of Belmont; Janet L. Bachelder of Owls Head; Andrea B. Walston and her husband Dana of Weymouth, Massachusetts; sister, Brenda Bunnell Brown and husband Burtt of Yarmouth; five grandchildren, Adam C. Weymouth of Belmont; Liza A. Bachelder of Austin Texas; Sally W. Carlisle and her husband Scott of Loganville Georgia; Kevin D. Bachelder of Portland; Lindsey E. Bachelder of Los Angeles California; three step-grandchildren, Katie W. McElwain and her husband Brett of Lutherville Maryland; John S. Walston and his wife Colleen of Chicago Illinois; Beth H. Walston of Wellesley Massachusetts; great granddaughter, Isabelle K. Bachelder of Portland; step-great grandchildren, Connor and Maisie McElwain of Lutherville Maryland; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26th. A memorial service will be held at The First Church in Belfast at 2:00 p.m. Sunday December 27th. Those who wish may make donations to Waldo County Home Health and Hospice PO Box 407 Belfast, ME. 04915. Online condolences may be placed at www.crabielripostafuneralhome.com