Milo and Saco - Charles Lawrence Foss, “Chuck”, 58, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, in Portland, ME. He was born November 27, 1965, in Stafford Springs, CT., the son of Lawrence and Virginia Foss of Milo. Chuck had an amazing life considering he was seriously injured in a shooting incident when he was 15 years old that left him paralyzed from the neck down and unable to breathe on his own. He spent over a year at Yale-New Haven Hospital in CT where he had phrenic pacers implanted that allowed him to breathe without a ventilator. Chuck graduated from Penquis Valley HS in 1984 and attended college to learn computer programming. He moved to southern Maine and eventually got a job at UNUM where he was employed for over 26 years. He then went to work for American National Insurance Co. where he worked from home. He loved working and earning his own way. Chuck was baptized at Faith Temple Church in Portland where he was an active member. Chuck loved his Lord and was very faithful. Chuck led a full life, traveling whenever he could. He enjoyed the outdoors and would utilize the walking trails in Portland with his good friend Ross Lamontagne. Chuck was the organizer of party games at the yearly family cook out and he even held an annual cribbage tournament at his parents’ home. He loved planning for these events and made them fun for everyone. Chuck has many friends, especially Trish McLaughlin, who was always there when he really needed her. She was with him at the end along with most of his family. Chuck was predeceased by his grandparents, Phillip and Virginia Barden, and Louise Ham. He is survived by his parents; his sisters, Sheri Conley (Peter), and Rebecca Smith (Clifford); his nephews, Thomas Smith (Chelsea), Dillon Conley (Kasey), and Shane Smith (Natasha); his aunt, Brenda MacDonald of Winthrop; four great nieces, Ellie and Delanie Conley, Lyndin Smith, and Everly Smith; and great nephew Cullen Smith. A time of visitation will be held 12 Noon Thursday, October 24, until time of funeral service at 1PM at the Brownville Community Church with Pastor Phillip Stearns officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Milo. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.