Temple - Charles Earl Williams, known to nearly everyone as Chuck, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, at the age of 51, in his beloved cabin home in Temple, Maine, holding the hand of his wife, Amy. Formerly of Juneau, Alaska, Chuck leaves behind a lifetime of memories, friendships, laughter, and a legacy of kindness that reaches far beyond the places he called home.

Born on October 13, 1975, in Albany, New York, Chuck lived a life defined by hard work, adventure, curiosity, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved.

Chuck proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as an Aviation Radio Repairman, serving in Twenty-Nine Palms, California, and Okinawa, Japan. Following his military service, he built a career in the electrical and technology fields. He was a licensed low-voltage electrician in Washington State and spent ten years with Long Building Technologies as a Security Integration Network Foreman in Juneau, Alaska. His work took him across the vast state of Alaska, from the islands of Southeast Alaska to the North Slope and Utqiagvik, the northernmost city in the United States. He was also an active member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

Chuck was a natural problem solver and lifelong tinkerer. Whether building computers, working with tiny electronics, or figuring out how to make something work that probably wasn’t supposed to, he was happiest when he had a project in front of him. He loved music, movies, video games, cooking, hiking, mountain biking, and running. An accomplished runner, he even completed the Los Angeles Marathon. He was always up for an adventure and never afraid to take on a challenge.

But perhaps Chuck’s greatest talent was showing up for people.

In Juneau, Chuck became an unexpected and much-loved fixture at Juneau Montessori School. When the school’s janitor quit just one week into Amy’s new position as assistant director, Chuck stepped in to help, eventually becoming the school’s part-time janitor and a devoted volunteer. What began as helping out turned into something much bigger. He formed lasting friendships with parents, families, and students, who would recognize him all over town in his Long Building Technologies work truck. Chuck and Amy were welcomed into the lives of so many families, invited to birthday parties, and embraced as the uncle and auntie to children and families who became an extension of their own.

Chuck was the kind of person who would give you his time without hesitation. If a friend needed help with a project, a repair, a move, or just another set of hands, Chuck was there. He never made a big deal about what he did for others. He simply showed up, rolled up his sleeves, and got to work. He was selfless in a way that was genuine and rare.

He loved animals of all kinds, and his family and friends knew his soft spot for them. His home was also the scene of one particularly ongoing rivalry: Bella, the geriatric Yorkshire terrier, who Chuck considered his arch nemesis. Their relationship was complicated, to say the least, and Bella will undoubtedly miss having someone around to keep life interesting.

Chuck’s greatest joy was his family. His daughter, Hadley, was his bestie from day one. Their bond was extraordinary, built on love, laughter, support, and a friendship that never needed words to explain it. He was the father she loved and needed, her biggest supporter, and someone who believed in her every step of the way. Whether he was cheering from the sidelines, volunteering at sporting events, or running the T-shirt press at volleyball tournaments, Chuck was always there. He took enormous pride in being a cheer dad and volleyball dad, and he never hesitated to lend a hand at fundraisers and events that supported his daughter’s teams.

Chuck’s love story with Amy began on April 22, 2021. He knew what he wanted, proposing just four months later, on August 25, 2021. On December 6, 2021, they eloped and married in Juneau, Alaska, in front of Taku, the iconic humpback whale statue. It was the beginning of a marriage filled with adventure, laughter, partnership, and a deep love for one another. Chuck was devoted to Amy, and the two built a life together that took them from Alaska to the mountains of Maine. Their cabin became their home, their refuge, and the place where they shared their final chapter together.

Chuck’s battle with glioblastoma was one of the hardest journeys imaginable, but it never defined him. He faced his diagnosis with remarkable courage, a calm demeanor, and the same determination he brought to everything else in life. He never complained, never felt sorry for himself, and never stopped thinking about others. Even as he navigated the challenges of an aggressive brain cancer, he remained focused on helping those around him.

He became passionate about glioblastoma research and awareness, wanting to educate others, challenge misconceptions, and remove the stigma surrounding brain cancer. He wanted his experience to mean something beyond himself and hoped that greater awareness and research would bring better answers and brighter futures for others facing the disease.

Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Amy; his children, Hadley and Logan; and his daughter-in-law, Bailee. He also leaves behind his beloved four-legged arch nemesis, Bella.

He will be deeply missed by his best friends, Duane, Wes, Scott and Kat; his close friends, Ashley, Aaron, Gary, Kristina, Elizabeth, Michael, Jonathan, and Cody; and his cherished mountain family, Ken, Kerry, Jim, Tracy, Kris, Lillian, Toby, Erik, and Jamie.

He was also the adopted uncle to August, Whitney, Penelope, Marjorie, Eleanor, Aspen, Piper, and Kip, who brought him joy and gave him another special place in the lives of the people he loved.

Chuck’s passing is an immeasurable loss to his family and the many people fortunate enough to have known him. He leaves behind friendships built through years of showing up, memories filled with laughter, and countless examples of what it means to be a good human being.

He was a Marine, an adventurer, a runner, a builder, a friend, a father, and a devoted husband. He was a man who could fix almost anything, who would help anyone, who loved fiercely, and who never needed recognition for doing the right thing.

The world is a little quieter without Chuck’s humor, a little less adventurous without his curiosity, and a lot less kind without his generosity.

He will be loved, remembered, and missed beyond measure.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, Maine, where memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.dsfuneral.com