Orford, N.H. — Charles A. “Charlie” Waterbury of Orfordville Road died Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2016, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. after being stricken while fighting a brush fire. He was 56.

Born on May 31, 1960 in Lebanon, he was the son of Allan G. and Shirley J. (Weeks) Waterbury.

Charlie was a lifelong resident of Orford and was a 1978 graduate of Orford High School.

Following graduation, he enlisted and served four years in the U.S. Army which included a tour in Germany. He returned home to continue his service by serving in N.H. Army National Guard, retiring as (E-5) Sergeant.

In earlier years, he was employed at Everett “Shine” King Farm, Pierce Enterprises as a mechanic, and then 17 years with the Town of Orford as a road agent. He was currently employed as a property caretaker for Green Woodlands.

A lifelong resident of Orford, he was a 10 year member of the Orford Fire Department and also served his community as a tree warden and budget committee member.

An infant son Austin James Waterbury pre-deceased him.

He leaves his parents, Allan & Shirley Waterbury of Orford; a daughter, Whitney Banker and husband, Matthew of Canaan, N.H.; a grandson, Arlo Austin Banker; a brother, Stephen Waterbury and companion, Nancy Bemis of Canaan; a sister, Lisa Weeks and husband, Robert of Enfield, N.H.; four nephews, Justin and Derrick Waterbury and Robby and Chucky “Weezel” Weeks. Last, but certainly not least, he leaves behind his best friend, his little dog Crumb.

A graveside service with Military Honors and Fire Department Honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30 at Orford Street Cemetery in Orford. There will be no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to the Orford Fire Department, PO BOX 56, Orford, NH.

The Hale Funeral Homes and Cremation Care of Bradford, Vt. are in charge of arrangements.

To view an online guestbook go to www.halefuneralhomes.com.