GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Charles Abbott, 74, died on June 25, 2022, in Grand Junction, Colo. He was born in Waterville on Feb. 11, 1948, to Carroll and Kathryn Abbott.

With degrees from Colby and Columbia, Charlie acquired fluency in music, Russian and Chinese. His professional life soon centered around photography and he became staff photographer for the Aspen Music Festival, out of which came his book, “Reflections in Music”.

In Aspen, Colo. he cofounded Digital Arts Aspen, from where he pursued other projects, including many trips to the Dostoevsky Museum in Russia.

For several years he conducted interviews on local public radio with visiting scientists, philosophers and metaphysicians in Aspen, Colo. He is remembered by many for his generosity and ready laugh.

A graveside service is being planned for Waterville.

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