PITTSTON - Charles Wallace Lawrence Sr passed away Friday September 13th, 2024, at his home surrounded by his children and loved ones. He is the son of Arthur M Lawrence and Ellen M (Lancaster) Lawrence of Pittston, ME. On October 12th, 1936 he was born at the Lawrence farm house where he became an avid farmer, hunter and fisherman. Charles graduated from Gardiner High School in 1955 and went on to enlist in the United States Naval Reserves, completing eight years of duty and receiving Honorable Discharge. He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years Linda M (Ashline) Lawrence, his parents Arthur and Ellen Lawrence, his brother Anton Lawrence, his sister Angie Dyer and brother in-law Harold Dyer. He is survived by his brother Si Lawrence, brother in-law Arthur Davis, brother in-law Stan (Cheryl) Warren and sister in-law Dee Pease along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Children: Jeanne (Ronnie) Moody, Deborah Lawrence, Darlene (Gary) Lawrence, Judy (Jason) Dutton, Charlie (Lisa) Lawrence, Chris (Phil) Lawrence, Jen (Ryan) Burns. Lori (Ralph) Bickford, Gary (Louisa) Ashline, Kevin (Mindy) Ashline, Lisa (Mark) Soucy, Corey (Susie) Ashline. "Grumpy" to Forty-Four Grandchildren, Forty-Six Great Grandchildren and Two Great Great Grandchildren. Family friends and neighbors for a lifetime-Ray Nelson, Gerald Bailey, Ray & Thelma Cox, Walter Kittredge, Ken & Charlotte Carter, Foster, Bender, Truman, Rodrique, Hersom, Adams, Karnes, Ellsworth & Barbara Lawrence, Moulton, Letteney & Old Man Tibbetts. As a lifetime resident of Pittston, the outdoors was his passion and sanctuary, whether it be on a tractor in the hay fields, plowing and planting in the family gardens or in his boat on a lake or pond. Moosehead Lake and Bingham held a special place in his heart as it is where he and Gram spent many family gatherings with his children and grandchildren. Hunting was a passion of his, he taught all his kids gun safety and to respect nature. Every child had to learn how to carry a gun by using a stick first and safety was top priority. Racecar driving was another passion of his #25. He worked for EC Barry Trucking, WB Sparrow and retired form Blue Seal Feeds after 25 years. He will be greatly missed by family and friends near and far. Til we see you again dancing, haying, hunting/ fishing or smoking your pipe again. Your legacy will live on with all his children and future generations. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2:30pm, at the Putnam Cemetery Whitefield Road (Rt. 126) Followed by a celebration of life at his home. Arrangements and guidance are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com