Charles N. Felt

UPTON, ME – Charles N. Felt, 73, of Upton, Me., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, N.H., following a period of declining health. He was born in Natick, Mass., on Aug. 31, 1950, a son to the late Charles W. and Charlotte (Newton) Felt. He resided there until moving to Upton in 2006, to a home with picturesque views of the mountains that he built with his partner, Carol Norman. Charlie had a natural talent as a mechanic, and as a boy, his first project was to make a go-cart using a lawn mower engine. He was a jack-of-all-trades, he built his first camp in Maine in his 20’s, and later he built a 30-foot boat in his yard that he named "Activity." Charlie was a hard worker who never missed a day of work. He worked at Midway Auto Center as a master mechanic in Framingham, Mass., for over 30 years. He had a love for the great outdoors and all its beauty. His favorite past-times included hunting in the woods of Maine, riding his ATV, skiing, snowmobiling, grooming trails for fellow snowmobilers, taking his boat out from Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich Port to bring his family deep sea fishing, tubing or to Monomoy for the day, vacationing in the motorhome, or taking his grandkids for a ride on one of his many toys. As Charlie retired from hunting, he would buy deer food and feed the deer in his backyard, and delighted in watching them from his living room window. He loved watching sports, the Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots. Charlie enjoyed life. He had a great sense of humor, which many know he passed on to his 3 children. If you were looking for Charlie, you could find him out in the garage tinkering with his toys, which included snowmobiles, four-wheelers, groomers, a tractor, and his side-by-side. With some help, he built a large pond in his backyard using his John Deere tractor. The pond was lined with large rocks and filled with a natural spring in which Charlie, the family, and dogs would swim and kayak. He was a strong-minded man and while making a muscle he would always tell his kids "Us Felts are tough.” He suffered from Parkinson’s and dementia over the last handful of years, but he never complained. He smiled and always seemed happy. He enjoyed having visitors and wherever Charlie was you would find one of his beloved dogs. He had beautiful blue eyes, and on his last day on this earth he kept them open all day so that he didn't miss a thing. He truly was an amazing man who will be missed more than words could ever say. The family will be holding a celebration of life to honor Charlie in Maine at a later date. He is survived by his children, Allison Homsey and her husband Robert of Natick, Mass., Andrew Felt of Upton, Me., Kerri Tomlinson and her husband Emilio of South Grafton, Mass.;6 grandchildren, Ava Homsey, Talia Homsey, Selene Homsey, Nicole Felt, Julian Tomlinson and Layla Tomlinson. Charlie also leaves behind his long-time partner, Carol Norman of Upton, who he cherished for the past 21 years, Carol's daughter Amy Norman and Amy's 4 children, Lexi Ann, Bridgette, Jayden and Jillian. He also leaves a sister Barbara Stephenson of Glen Allen, Va.; a niece Jennifer Stephenson and her husband Kevin Gordon of Manchester, N.H., a niece Katherine Yonce and her husband Andrew, of Glen Allen, Va. and 2 great nephews & a great niece. Condolences may be offered on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Charles N. Felt

August 31, 1950 - May 16, 2024