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Charles Maplesden Obituary

Charles W. Maplesden, Jr. June 24, 1950 - August 29, 2011 Norwich - Charles W. "Chuck" Maplesden, Jr. 61, of Norwich, died Monday evening at the William W. Backus Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a heroic battle with Lou Gehrig Disease. Born June 24, 1950 in Norwich, CT, he was the son of Loretta (Lawless) Maplesden and the late Charles W. Maplesden, Sr. Chuck and his loving wife, Ellen, shared 40 years of dedication, happy times and love. He and Ellen spent many enjoyable hours aboard their boat, "Lady Ellen", at Spicer Marina, where Chuck was also known as, "The Mayor". He had great passion and love for all living things; especially fishing, feeding the deer, line dancing with Ellen and spending time with their dog, "Sandy". He was a 1969 graduate of the Norwich Technical School with further studies at the Hartford Joint Apprenticeship Training Program. Chuck was a member of IBEW Local 35 since 1972. His career as an electrician was very successful. He was well respected by co-workers and noted for being firm, yet fair and supportive as a Ducci Electric Supervisor. He also served in the United States Army. Chuck was a lifetime bowler at the Norwich Ten Pin. He was inducted into the Southeastern Connecticut Bowling Hall of Fame on March 12, 2011 for his bowling ability and meritorious service. In addition to his wife, Chuck is survived by his mother, Loretta of Norwich; his mother-in-law, Rita Anderson of Norwich, who lived with Chuck and Ellen; his sisters, Lynn Barry and her husband John of Franklin and Jane Smith and her husband Russell of Ledyard; his brother in-law Patrick Counihan of Belleair Bluffs, Florida; his sisters in law, Bobbie Kircher and her husband Joe of Plainfield and Rita Hill and her husband Ed of Waterford; along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Charles; one sister, Donna Counihan of Florida; and his father in law, Robert Anderson of Norwich. Donations in his name may be made to The ALS Association Development Department 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250 Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 or at http://www.alsa.org/donate/ Calling hours are 6 to 8 PM on Friday at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. Chuck's funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 10 AM at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Jefferson Avenue, New London. Online condolences may be expressed at www.neilanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2011.

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Candis Gioia

September 9, 2011

Ellen, So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Candy

Jeff Alfieri

September 9, 2011

Sorry for your loss,I worked with Chuck when he did the Computer Sciences job. (Jeff Alfieri)

Sandy Davis

September 7, 2011

Ellen,I was so sad to hear of Chuck's passing.I have many fond memories of the both of you and Jeanne and Mark together.I know they will miss him terribly.Big ((((HUGS)))).

Paul & Linda Cote

September 7, 2011

To Chuck's family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. We knew Chuck through our mutual love of bowling. We know Ellen and Mom because we used to knock down colored pins together at Norwich Ten Pin so many years ago. Chuck always had a smile and a story for everyone he would meet. He was a wonderful man who will be deeply missed by not only his family, but by everyone he touched. Our prayers will be dedicated to the family in this time of grief.

Bill & Pat Klinefelter

September 4, 2011

Ellen sorry for you and your family loss.Always enjoyed bowling against Chuck.

Chris Leeson

September 3, 2011

Dear Lynn, Mrs. Maplesden, and Jane,
I was so sorry to hear about Chuck. I only new him thru Lynn when we were all at Samuel Huntington School. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dee Hastings

September 3, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Chucky was a wonderful guy. We always enjoyed your Sunday morning visits to our former restaurant...Fred's News.

Bill/Dee Hastings
Lakeland, Fl.

Nathan Wheeler Sr

September 3, 2011

hi sorry to hear chucky from Nathan Wheeler you x neighbor
mrs maplesden,Donna,lynn,and litte jane. my 8605466544

Raymond Busch

September 2, 2011

Ellen,
My prayers go out to you and your family. I enjoyed working with Chuck. He took pride in what he did. I will always remember the fishing trips on the Lady Ellen. I know he worked so hard at work and at home. Chuck was a great person and will be deeply missed.

September 2, 2011

RIP

Reba Miner

September 2, 2011

Ellen, I just heard of Chuck's passing and want you to know that you & Rita are in my thoughts & prayers. I always enjoyed Chuck's & my bowling "discussions" and always considered him a friend, not only to the sport but to me. He will truly be missed and I know his spirit will always be with you and at the lanes. I am so sorry for your loss.

September 2, 2011

Ellen, Its Erik and i want you to know how very sorry I am to hear about Chuck I will miss him. we shared a lot of laphs at the bowling alley. Im glad I got to know you and Chuck, may GOD comfort you in your time of sorrow and know that we will see Chuck again when we get to heaven, he will be bowling waiting for us.. with Love your friend Erik Bronson....

Carl Casserino

September 2, 2011

To Ellen and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.I will always remember the good times we had, from fishing off of the Lady Ellen or working side by side with him . I am thankfull he was part of my life.

Jackie Yonts

September 2, 2011

Loretta and family, I am so sorry to heard about Chuck, he was one of the "good guys" you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

stephen edwards

September 1, 2011

Ellen, i am so sorry to hear about chuck, i bowled many years in the tavern league with chuck he was a great bowler, but most importantly he was a great person, although i've been gone for quite some time, i can remember how you sat behind him and we talked, may god bless and keep you.

Gary Chestone

September 1, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Ellen and the entire Maplesden family. Chuck was a well respected Foreman by all, during his years at Ducci and his memory has never and will never fade. He was a gentle giant and was taken from this earth way too soon. I am sure God has better plans for Him. May he rest in peace.

God Bless Him

Gary W Chestone

Jean & George Odgers

September 1, 2011

Ellen, both George and I will miss Chuck. He was a great and funny guy. Please know that we are both thinking of you. I have known his Mom pretty much all of my life and knew Chuck when he was a little boy. Our prayers are with you.

Coleen Hubbard

September 1, 2011

Sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. He was a great man. Tom thought a lot of him at the Ten Pin and was good friends with him. Tom had a lot of great memories of him and used to talk about him a lot. He's in heaven now with Tom. My condolences to Ellen, Loretta and his family.

Daniel Secone

September 1, 2011

Chuck will be soarly missed. I worked with Chuck a year when he was at Dinto. His booming personality is what I will miss the most. RIP

Jennifer Magrey

September 1, 2011

Oh this is so sad. I only knew Chuck, Ellen and Rita for a short while at the Norwich Bowling Alley and oh what great people. So sad for the family. RIP Chuck. You are in the Alley in the sky now. Peace.

John ONeil

September 1, 2011

I worked with Chuck also on more than one job for Ducci. He was a great person a good mechanic. No more overtime rest in peace. I will miss him. My condolences to the family..

September 1, 2011

To the Maplesden Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked at Ducci with Chuck for many years and have many fond memories. He was a pleasure to work with and his bigger than life personality always put a smile on your face. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you.

Dyanne Castelli (Litchfield, CT)

Fred Brautigam

September 1, 2011

I was very sad to read of Chuck's passing. We met in Kindergarten & remained close friends through our teens. I hadn't seen Chuck for decades until running into him at Norwich Ten Pin about 5 yrs ago. He seemed very happy & content in life and talked about his wife & his mom, evidently things that were most important to him.
My condolences to your entire family.

Mary Jane & Dennis Chmielecki

August 31, 2011

Ellen,
We knew "Chucky" since our teenage years and those memories will always be cherished. We are so sorry for your loss.

Carl Burnett

August 31, 2011

Ellen - I recall the great days bowling with Chuck at the NL Ten Pin and in tournaments... he was such a class act! My condolences on your loss...

Gail Maplesden

August 31, 2011

I'm so sorry for you Ellen,as I am about my Aunt Loretta and the rest of the family.
We will all miss Chuck.
See you in the next few days.

Pat + Ken Plante

August 31, 2011

Ellen our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed.

Christy Benton

August 31, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.. Please know how much we loved him and will greatly miss him.

-Rob and Christy Benton

Julie Woodworth

August 31, 2011

Ellen I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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