Charles A. Hales, M.D., 74, of Lincoln died on October 31. He was the beloved husband for 50 years of Mary Ann (Little) Hales; the loving father of Sam, Chris and John; and brother of the late Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” (Hales) Carter. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the First Parish in Lincoln, where the guest minister Reverend Dr. John Lombard will officiate, at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 6. There will be a private interment in Lincoln Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Recompense Fund, c/o The Maine Community Foundation, P.O. Box 42, Chebeague Island, ME. 0401 or the Home Base Program, which is dedicated to caring for veterans and their families. This organization is supported by the Massachusetts General Hospital and Emory University. Dr. Hales was a Navy veteran (Vietnam era).
Arrangements are under the care of the Dee Funeral Home of Concord. To share a remembrance in his online guest book, visit www.deefuneralhome.com. A more detailed obituary is expected next week in the Lincoln Squirrel.