Charles E. Hamel passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 17, 2026, at the Sterling House in Bellows Falls, VT.

He was born in Montpelier, VT on July 7, 1933, the son of Edward Crosby Hamel and Florence M. McGill of Montpelier, VT.

After graduating high school in 1951, Charles went into the U.S. Air Force as a Communications expert and Sergeant Airman First class.

After the Airforce, Charles met and married the love of his life Ann Dolores Romano. They were married June 3, 1961. Together, they had three daughters, Victoria Marie Shangraw of Bellows Falls, Jennie Drumand of Bellows Falls, and Valarie Janowski of Springfield, VT. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Charles worked at the Fellows Gear Shaper in Springfield where he retired after 32 years. Charles’ passions were gardening, art, skating, music. The love of his life was his family.

A Graveside Service will take place on August 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Charles Cemetery in Westminster. A reception will follow and all are welcome. A Reception will be held in the downstairs of the Moose following the service.

The family would like to thank the Sterling House for all of the love and kindness they showed to Charles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.