Charles R. “Chuck” Dennis, age 64, of Benton, ME, passed away April 2, 2010 due to complications of diabetes and kidney failure. Chuck was born in Waterville on August 8, 1945, graduating from Winslow High School in 1963. He was the son of Maynard and Beverly Dennis. He was married 14 years to Marilyn Dennis. He served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1969. While in the Air Force based in New Mexico, he enjoyed spelunking at the Carlsberg Caverns and had permission to explore parts of the caves that no person had ever explored. On one such adventurer, Chuck lost his wallet. The wallet arrived in the mail 30 years later after being discovered by another spelunker. During his lifetime Chuck worked for the railroad as a laborer laying track, drove a delivery truck for a food service supplier and for 15 years at Colby College as a steam engineer. He was a member of Siloam Lodge in Fairfield and a member of the Maine Antique Power Association. One of his favorite pastimes was having coffee at various locations in the greater Waterville area. In later years he was a regular at Kennebec Café. Chuck is survived by his devoted wife Marilyn, stepson Joshua Day and his fiancée Jennifer Flannery, stepson Christian Day and his wife Carmel Schettino, two grandchildren, and a cousin, Sally McCulley, of Missouri as well as many, many loving and loyal friends. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service will be held May 1st, 2 p.m. at Masonic Hall, Rt. 100, Clinton. On-line condolences may be offered at www.directcremationofmaine.com.