Charlene Rockwell

Charlene M. Rockwell died August 18, 2023, just shy of her 90th birthday after a brief stay in the hospital. She was always ready with a smile and through all her health issues never complained. She provided her family with much entertainment. She was an inspiration to many people and will be missed by her family and friends.
After her children were in school, she went to work as a cook at the Eddington Consolidated School for many years. Once she retired she stayed very busy with her dear friend, Joyce Stewart; and her sister, Sara. They traveled all over the State, and into Canada even, enjoying themselves and returning home to tell us of their adventures. She also spent a great deal of time with her dear friend Donna Oliver, who was very supportive and a good friend. In her later years she devoted much of her time to making quilts for her family, which she thoroughly enjoyed, and donating many to the Linus Project and Sarah's House. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting and made enumerable scarfs for the Special Olympics. She also made and donated afghans to the Eddington Historical Society. She was a member of the North Brewer-Eddington United Methodist Church and made and donated items for the Church's fundraising efforts.
She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer Rockwell, Jr. and son Thomas E. Rockwell. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Crystal Hutchins and granddaughter, Courtney Brideau and husband Aaron; grandson, Thomas Rockwell Jr., and his wife, Nichole; son, Roderick Rockwell and grandson Travis; her son-in-law and daughter, Mark and Becky Pearson along with their son Matthew; and her son-in-law and daughter Harrison and Valerie Ross along with Valerie's son Brandon Pressley. She also had seven great grandchildren, whom she adored: Isabelle, Sebastian and William Brideau; Bronson Rockwell, Avery Pressley; and Ryan and Joseph Pearson.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m, Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at Meadowbrook Cemetery, Eddington. Those who wish to remember Charlene in a special way may make donations in her memory to the North Brewer-Eddington United Methodist Church, 31 Main Road, Eddington, ME 04428.