Oakland- Charles C. Steeves JR. passed away at his home in Oakland on Friday, April 4, 2014. He was born in Waterville, Maine on November 14, 1940 a son of the late Charles Steeves SR. and Edwina (Gagnon) Steeves Bolduc. Charles worked as a custodian for Goodwill of New England for 25 years until his retirement. He loved his family and kids and he especially enjoyed family gatherings. They all knew he was adventurous and would try anything at least once and was always the one to provide night time excitement with a wonderful array of fireworks as kids. Charles loved the thrill that could be had through playing Bingo, slots and scratch tickets. He loved to listen to music on his radio and to watch his favorite TV shows Bonanza and Gunsmoke. He also loved his Red Sox as he was an avid Ted Williams fan. Charles also like the outdoors and shared many memories with his family while fishing or smelting. Charles will be remembered as a classy dresser and all who knew him knew not to disturb his meticulously manicured hair. He was also a very neat person who had a specific place for all of his belongings. Charles is survived by his sons David Charles Steeves of Clinton, Gary Lee Steeves and wife Sue Nickerson of Fairfield, Ernest Clifford Steeves and wife Tammye R. Steeves of Oakland; daughters Tammy Lynn Fortier and husband Tim Fortier of Fairfield Center and Lisa Marie Fitzgerald and fiance Jon Fortier; brothers Richard Steeves of Warren. John Gary Steeves and wife Karla Steeves of Unity, and his sisters Linda G. Levesque and husband David Levesque of Waterville and Crystal Ann Bolduc of Waterville. He is also survived by a special longtime friend Jean Gauthier, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Charles was predeceased by his beloved wife Lorette Mary Rodrigue Steeves, his mother Edwina Mary Gagnon Steeves Bolduc, his father Charles Clifford Steeves SR., his step-father Aurelle(Ricky) Bolduc, his bothers Douglas Arthur Steeves and Theodore William Bolduc, his special aunt Kay Gagnon as well as his uncles Eddie Gagnon and Pummey Fotter. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Charles’ to EMHS Foundation PO Box 931, Bangor, Maine 04404-0931. Visitation for Charles will be held on Tuesday, April 15 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Veilleux Funeral Home. A mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Wednesday April 16 at 11 Am at the Sacred Heart Church in Waterville. Services are under the care and direction of the Veilleux Funeral Home 8 Elm St. Waterville, Me 04901 www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com