West Hartford, VT- Charles S. "Charlie" Stetson, 86, died May 5, 2019 at his home after a short time of failing health.

Charlie was born March 2, 1933 in Hartford, VT a son of Ernest and Marie (Silver) Stetson. He was raised by Buster and Eva Stetson they took him in after his mother's death days after he was born. He attended school in the one room school house in West Hartford and later in White River Junction. He worked a majority of his life for the Town of Hartford road crew. He also mowed the lawns at the West Hartford Cemetery for many years.

Charlie still owned the farm that he was raised on.

He was a member of the Hartford Elks, a past member of the Cascadnac Grange. He was an avid hunter and a talented fisherman. He will always be remembered for his friendly smile and enthusiasm for conversation.

He is predeceased by his wives, Elizabeth "Betty" (Gafney) Stetson, Edna (Blake) Stetson; two brothers Harvey Stetson and Orman Stetson three sisters Lucy Stetson, Bertha Butterfield and Marian Stetson.

He is survived by a sister Mary O'Brien and nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held in the West Hartford Cemetery Friday May 17, at 10am. Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com