Charles Edwin Spencer 88, Windham Charlie "Sonny" Spencer slipped away peacefully, January 15th, 2018, after a brief illness with cancer. Charlie was born in Westbrook, moved to Texas and California during WW2 with his military family and returned to Westbrook to continue his education and raise a family. Charlie went to Westbrook High where he played football, ran track and was known as the Paper City Flyer. He went on to break the 440-yard dash track record at Hebron Academy and also attended Bucknell University. He entered the Marines in 1952 and served during the Korean War. Charlie worked for New England Tel & Tel for 34 years starting in the line crew and finishing his career as the Windham area repair specialist. Charlie's real passion was his family. He was a dedicated father and grandfather and devoted husband to his wife of 60 years, Louise (Lemieux) Spencer. During their retirement years, Charlie and Louise spent winters in Venice Florida and summers on Sebago Lake Basin. He was an avid card player, bocci player, golfer, a great dancer and fisherman. He was a loyal friend and mentor to many. He always had a funny story to share about his days with his crews at the telephone company, his nick name "Maine" while in Texas and California, and packing the family, ski gear and supplies into a VW Bug for a weekend of fun with friends. Charlie is survived by his wife, Louise, their two children, son Curtis Spencer and his wife Kimberly Johnson Spencer, of Wayne ME, and daughter Allyson Spencer Cotton and her husband Russell Learned, of Lyme CT., four grandchildren, Christina Spencer, of Brooklyn NY, Casey Spencer, of Carrabasset ME, Melissa Cotton Hunter and husband Patrick Hunter, of New Orleans LA, Elyza Learned, of Lyme CT, and two great grandchildren, Christopher Hunter and Cotton Hunter of New Orleans. Charlie is also survived by his sister Beverly Murray of Scarborough Maine. A celebration of life ceremony is planned for June 2, 2018 at 11:00 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Stroudwater St. Westbrook with Reception to follow, location to be announced. Arrangements are under the care of Dolby, Blais & Segee Funeral Chapel, Westbrook. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Charles' memory to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, PO Box 336, Westbrook ME 04098. Please visit www.dolbyblaissegee.com to view Charlie's tribute page and to sign his online guestbook.