Charlie William Emerson passed away suddenly on April 9, 2020 as the result of a stroke.

Charlie was born in Boothbay Harbor on Aug. 14, 1937 to Ruth Sawyer and Ervin Emerson. He attended school in Boothbay until he went on to finish high school at St John’s Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts. He attended MIT and spent two years in the Merchant Marines. He graduated from the University of Maine with a master’s degree in chemical engineering.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hilda Santoro, and two sisters, Judy Kazakavich of Bedford, New Hampshire and Elizabeth Frost of Jupiter, Florida  His two children are Lisa Stoclet of Abu Dhabi and Steven Emerson of Manila. He adored his grandchildren Alex Stoclet of Louisiana, Natalie Stoclet of New York City, Walker Emerson and Scott Emerson of Sydney, Australia.

Charlie worked for 33 years with Esso (later Exxon). His career involved overseas assignments to Brussels, Belgium, Milan, Italy and Singapore. Charlie and Hilda loved living abroad and traveled extensively. In Singapore Charlie was the managing director of Asia Pacific for Exxon Chemicals.

Charlie retired to Naples, Florida and enjoyed golf and several wine appreciation clubs - The Commanderie de Bordeaux and the Chaine des Rotisseurs. He often gave wine appreciation classes. Throughout his life Charlie was an avid Red Sox fan.

A memorial service will be held in Ogunquit this summer.