Obituary of Charles Lods

Charles Lods, 79, passed away in Portland on April 9, 2013. He was born March 22, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Charles A and Verine (Villani) Lods. Charlie graduated from High School in 1952 in New Jersey and served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956. He worked at Kallis Ford in Belfast until his retirement. Charlie was married to his wife Robina Seavey Lods on July 5, 1986. He is survived by the “love of his life” of 27 years, Robina Seavey Lods, daughter Charlene Robertson and her husband Bill Robertson of New Mexico, grandson Chad and Jenn Robertson of Colorado, Jake and Kristen Robertson of Massachusetts and Brian and Cassandra Robertson of New Mexico, Great grandchildren, Jaden and Mitchell, Brycen and Makenlee,his Brother George Lods and Nephews George and Michael Lods, and Niece JoAbby Lods Coughlin, Special Cousins, Renee and Richard Villani, sister-in-law Robin Ashmore, brother-in-law and Sister-in-law Richard and Betty Farris. Along with his parents, Charlie was predeceased by a son Chris Lods. Remembered by special friends Bruce and Linda Bryant, Dave and Dianne Cole and Ken Ryan, Jane Patten and the smile he would always give Diane Mathieu when she entered the room. He enjoyed spending time at Sanborn Pond with family and friends, snowmobiling with Bruce and Dave, camping and traveling. Special thanks to everyone at Waldo County General Hospital and at Maine Medical Center for the care given to Charlie while he was at the hospital. The grandsons and nephews and nieces remembering the smile, the laugh, lobster feeds down at the cabin, and snowmobiling. I will always remember the wonderful years we had together, our adventures traveling; going on dead end or dirt roads where no one else would ever go, the camp, your private jokes, your enthusiastic laugh, and holding hands. He Only Takes the Best God saw that he was getting tired, A cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes, I watched him suffer, And saw him fade away. Although I loved him dearly, I could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes "the best". Rest in peace Charlie with the angels by your side . Charlie requested no services but will have a Celebration of his life at the VFW Hall in Northport, Me. On June 1st. In his memory, or in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Hospice Unit at Waldo County Hospital, P O BOX 287 BELFAST, MAINE 04915 or the Maine Heart Association P O Box 3049, Syracuse NY 13220.