Charles Niemenski, 92, died peacefully on Nov. 13, 2016 at his home on Southport Island.

Charles grew up in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, attended local schools through the ninth grade. He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 14 and was one of five brothers who served during World War II in Naval Ordinance for Anti-Sub Warfare in the South Atlantic and Brazil.

He married Geraldine and moved to Akron Ohio, where he worked for many years at Firestone Rubber as a tire maker. Upon his retirement, they moved to Southport Island, where he lived for 33 years. He built their own home, had a passion for carpentry, and was always thinking about the next project. Charles was not a man to “sit still,” loved to stay busy; a proud, determined, self-made man.

Charles was predeceased by his wife Geraldine of 60 years, who died in 2006.

He is survived by a son, Charles Jr. and wife Ellen of Southport; and grandson, Robert Niemenski of Akron, Ohio.

Visiting hours for Charles will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2-4 p.m at Hall’s of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.

Graveside Service will be held on Monday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Niemenski Cemetery, 888 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Southport Central School, P.O. Box 279, Southport, ME 04576 in his memory.

Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Charles, or to share a story or pictures, visit their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com