LEWISTON — Charles L. Locke, 70, of Westbrook, died Nov. 20, at Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born in Everett, Mass., April 18, 1941, the son of Charles W. and Alice (Hanson) Locke. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

He worked for many years at Bell & Howell as a field manager until his retirement in 2006. He was a lifelong member of the volunteer fire department in Hiram and Baldwin, where he also served as fire chief.
He is survived by his son, Craig Locke of Sidney; his daughter, Robin Locke of Readfield; two stepsons, Michael Lalonde of Limerick and Norman Lalonde of Tewksbury, Mass.; two stepdaughters, April Lalonde of Porter and Deborah Lalonde of Phippston, Mass.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and his sister, Linda Locke of Westbrook.

A reception in memory of Charlie was held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Post 123, 31 Mountain View Avenue, Porter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 123 in Porter.

Arrangements under the care of Dostie Funeral Home, Lewiston.