EAGLE LAKE — Charles "Charlie" Mansfield Jr., 50, met Jesus Nov. 27, 2012.

He was born April 5, 1962, in Dover, N.H., the beloved son of Charles Sr. and Glenda Mansfield of South Thomaston. He was the only son in a family of seven.

Charlie had a personality that drew people to him; he never met a stranger and always started conversations with, "Let me ask you a question...". A free spirit who lived moment to moment, he would always make you laugh and had a wonderful heart. He loved drinking coffee and always enjoyed smoking. He loved his sister Charlene's home baked goods. He had an optimism that carried him through his life, playing scratch tickets until the end. You may have been tempted to disregard him, and you would have missed out on knowing a truly unique person.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Peter Rawski of Lebanon; his grandson, Bailey; and a new grandchild due in February; his six sisters, Charlene and David Coyle of South Thomaston, Robin Hall of Margate, Fla., Kathy "Suzie" and Dan Murray of Charlotte, N.C., Brenda and Rich Burns of Haverhill, Mass., Jennifer "Puff" Mansfield of Warren, and Heidi and Wayne Drinkwater of Belfast. He was uncle to 13 nieces and nephews and 10 great-nieces and nephews. He is survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins.

The family will celebrate his life by sharing loving memories over coffee. In lieu of flowers, please be kind to someone in need.

To share a story or memory with Charlie's family, visit his book of memories at www.bchfh.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland.