Charles F. Theobald Jr.
WINSLOW – Born Dec. 1, 1953, in Mineola, New York the son of Charles and Elieen (Poole) Theobald. Charlie was a lifetime firefighter, and so proud to be. He began his service with the fire department at age 17 with the West Islip New York fire department. After moving to Maine, he joined the Winslow Fire Department and eventually retired from there as interim Fire Chief.
He was also very proud to be an Eagle Scout. He frequently spoke about his great adventures to whomever would listen.
In 2007 he met the love of his life, Wanda, and they married in May 2008. They had a strong bond that many witnessed. Together they have four sons and 13 grandchildren. It was never yours and mine, it was always ours. Charlie and his dog Lady shared great love. She is the “best dog ever” in his eyes.
Charlie is survived by his wife Wanda and dog Lady, four sons Charles (Shannon), and Scott (Nikki) Theobald. Dan and Ryan (Teira) Zinninger. Thirteen grandchildren: Charles IV, Annalee, Izzy, Paige, Grant, Landen, Trenten and Kylie Theobald, Jack, Jacob, Aubree, Brendan and Ella Zinninger. Three sisters: Joan McCabe, Betty Theobald and Diane (Jim) Eaton. Brothers-in-law: Lawrence (Pat), Carl, Warren (Melissa) and Jeff Young. Many nieces, nephews, and many friends. His lifelong friends Bob Soja and Lou Vellia. A special niece, Deb McCabe and sister-in-law Joyce Young.
Charlie was predeceased by his parents, his brothers-in-law Morris, Leonard and Earl Young, Joe Grover and Cy McCabe. Sister-in-laws, Loretta, Marie, Sandra and Jeannine.
The family would like to thank Beacon Hospice employees Katie Richard and Judy Casella.
Your kindness will always be remembered by this family.
The family would also like to thank the Winslow and other area fire and police departments who stood watch over and were part of the group who escorted Charles to Somerset Valley Remembrance Center. It was an amazing send off, and he would be so proud of his special brothers.
Services will be held on March 21, 2026, at 1 p.m., at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church 2539 Riverside Drive Vassalboro.
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