Charles S. Grassie Obituary (1935

Charles S. Grassie, Sr., 77, of Tremont Street, Rehoboth, a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed at home on February 24, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Doris M. Roy Grassie. Born in Taunton on February 13, 1935, he was a son of the late Everett and Merlyn Dyer Grassie. Charles was educated in Dighton schools and was a graduate of Dighton High School. He received a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Rhode Island School of Design. Charles also served his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy. Charles worked at Texas Instruments as a mechanical engineer for many years prior to retirement. After retirement, he worked as a consultant, travelling regularly for business. Charles was an avid golfer and was a licensed pilot who once built his own aircraft. He enjoyed radio controlled airplanes and was a member of the Lazy Loopers Flying Club. He toured across the United States on his motorcycle, and served as pit crew chief for a Senior Tour car racing team. He climbed Mt. Washington several times and liked to tinker and invent things. Charles was always a "kid at heart" and will forever be known as an honest and kind man, a friend and helpmate to all. In addition to his wife Doris, Charles is survived by his children; Bonnie Grassie-Hughes of Barrington, Rhode Island, Charles S. Grassie, Jr. of Rehoboth, Jeff Grassie of Haverhill, David Grassie of Valparaiso, Florida, Deborah Smith of Cumberland, Rhe Island, Douglas Vine of Alpharetta, Georgia, Susan Gochi of East Waterboro, Maine, and Steven Vine of Auburn, California, a brother; Everett Grassie, Jr. of Rehoboth, a sister; Pamela Rose of Dighton, twenty grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A memorial service will be held in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 29th at 11 AM. Burial will be private. . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Grassie's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.