Charles "Chuck" Cogswell passed away on November 27, 2022, at his home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 89.
Chuck was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, on December 17, 1932, to Charles and Daisy (Bennett) Cogswell. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Nova Scotia, Canada. Nicknamed Buzz, he spent his childhood farming, caring for, and selling his family's produce with his eight brothers and sisters. These early experiences with family helped to mold him into the strong, tender-hearted, sometimes riotous dreamer we were so fond of. He spoke affectionately of his young years in Canada - his parents and siblings - and he continued visiting family in Nova Scotia, often with his daughter Angela, well into his 80s.
After moving back to the states at 18, Chuck enlisted in the United States Airforce at Fort Belvoir and spent twenty-two years serving his country - something he was always very proud of. His work as a drill sergeant was one of his most rewarding positions in the Air Force. He kept in touch with many of the Airmen he served alongside throughout his life. After World War II, during the occupation of Germany, Chuck met the love of his life, Eva Schuster, in Munich. Chuck always spoke of these days with stars in his eyes. He and Eva would travel together in Europe, and it was rumored that they even sang together for audiences in hotels in Munich. Eva would go on to become his wife in 1953 and together have three children: Dean, Angela, and Ron.
While continuing his service for his country in the US Airforce, Chuck's young family lived on bases from Louisiana to Alaska to England before settling down in Kittery, Maine. Chuck retired from the Airforce in 1972. He then opened a small independent business called All Makes Sew and Vac on Islington Street in Portsmouth. He and Eva spent their days caring for their customers and providing expertise on machines for creative endeavors and tidy homes. Their children and grandchildren spent time learning to repair machines and work in the family business. All Makes was a thriving fixture in Portsmouth until its closure in 2014.
Chuck was a funny, thoughtful, loving father to three, grandfather to six, and great-grandfather to 12. He was a wonderful husband and provider to his family. In his later years, Chuck found a loving companion in Dawn, who saw him to the end of his days. He was always "not too bad for a shaggy old fella" and wore his heart on his sleeve. Some of his many nuggets of good advice were to "live fast, love hard, and leave only memories behind." We are all the better for loving him.
Chuck is survived by his partner Dawn Fleming of Portsmouth, his daughter Angela and her husband Gary of Kittery, Maine, a son Ron "CJ" of Memphis, Tennessee, six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Eva (Schuster) Cogswell of Portsmouth, and son Dean Cogswell of Dover, New Hampshire.
Chuck will be laid to rest in the spring alongside Eva in Portsmouth and a memorial for family will be held at that time. Per Chuck's request, those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Hospice Foundation of America in Chuck's name, as he received so much peace and comfort from them during his final weeks. Amedisys Foundation 3854 American Way Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
Posted online on December 03, 2022
Published in Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday, Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday
Chuck was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, on December 17, 1932, to Charles and Daisy (Bennett) Cogswell. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Nova Scotia, Canada. Nicknamed Buzz, he spent his childhood farming, caring for, and selling his family's produce with his eight brothers and sisters. These early experiences with family helped to mold him into the strong, tender-hearted, sometimes riotous dreamer we were so fond of. He spoke affectionately of his young years in Canada - his parents and siblings - and he continued visiting family in Nova Scotia, often with his daughter Angela, well into his 80s.
After moving back to the states at 18, Chuck enlisted in the United States Airforce at Fort Belvoir and spent twenty-two years serving his country - something he was always very proud of. His work as a drill sergeant was one of his most rewarding positions in the Air Force. He kept in touch with many of the Airmen he served alongside throughout his life. After World War II, during the occupation of Germany, Chuck met the love of his life, Eva Schuster, in Munich. Chuck always spoke of these days with stars in his eyes. He and Eva would travel together in Europe, and it was rumored that they even sang together for audiences in hotels in Munich. Eva would go on to become his wife in 1953 and together have three children: Dean, Angela, and Ron.
While continuing his service for his country in the US Airforce, Chuck's young family lived on bases from Louisiana to Alaska to England before settling down in Kittery, Maine. Chuck retired from the Airforce in 1972. He then opened a small independent business called All Makes Sew and Vac on Islington Street in Portsmouth. He and Eva spent their days caring for their customers and providing expertise on machines for creative endeavors and tidy homes. Their children and grandchildren spent time learning to repair machines and work in the family business. All Makes was a thriving fixture in Portsmouth until its closure in 2014.
Chuck was a funny, thoughtful, loving father to three, grandfather to six, and great-grandfather to 12. He was a wonderful husband and provider to his family. In his later years, Chuck found a loving companion in Dawn, who saw him to the end of his days. He was always "not too bad for a shaggy old fella" and wore his heart on his sleeve. Some of his many nuggets of good advice were to "live fast, love hard, and leave only memories behind." We are all the better for loving him.
Chuck is survived by his partner Dawn Fleming of Portsmouth, his daughter Angela and her husband Gary of Kittery, Maine, a son Ron "CJ" of Memphis, Tennessee, six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Eva (Schuster) Cogswell of Portsmouth, and son Dean Cogswell of Dover, New Hampshire.
Chuck will be laid to rest in the spring alongside Eva in Portsmouth and a memorial for family will be held at that time. Per Chuck's request, those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Hospice Foundation of America in Chuck's name, as he received so much peace and comfort from them during his final weeks. Amedisys Foundation 3854 American Way Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
Posted online on December 03, 2022
Published in Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday, Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday
Charles "Chuck" Cogswell passed away on November 27, 2022, at his home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 89.
Chuck was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, on December 17, 1932, to Charles and Daisy (Bennett) Cogswell. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Nova Scotia, Canada. Nicknamed Buzz, he spent his childhood farming, caring for, and selling his family's produce with his eight brothers and sisters. These early experiences with family helped to mold him into the strong, tender-hearted, sometimes riotous dreamer we were so fond of. He spoke affectionately of his young years in Canada - his parents and siblings - and he continued visiting family in Nova Scotia, often with his daughter Angela, well into his 80s.
After moving back to the states at 18, Chuck enlisted in the United States Airforce at Fort Belvoir and spent twenty-two years serving his country - something he was always very proud of. His work as a drill sergeant was one of his most rewarding positions in the Air Force. He kept in touch with many of the Airmen he served alongside throughout his life. After World War II, during the occupation of Germany, Chuck met the love of his life, Eva Schuster, in Munich. Chuck always spoke of these days with stars in his eyes. He and Eva would travel together in Europe, and it was rumored that they even sang together for audiences in hotels in Munich. Eva would go on to become his wife in 1953 and together have three children: Dean, Angela, and Ron.
While continuing his service for his country in the US Airforce, Chuck's young family lived on bases from Louisiana to Alaska to England before settling down in Kittery, Maine. Chuck retired from the Airforce in 1972. He then opened a small independent business called All Makes Sew and Vac on Islington Street in Portsmouth. He and Eva spent their days caring for their customers and providing expertise on machines for creative endeavors and tidy homes. Their children and grandchildren spent time learning to repair machines and work in the family business. All Makes was a thriving fixture in Portsmouth until its closure in 2014.
Chuck was a funny, thoughtful, loving father to three, grandfather to six, and great-grandfather to 12. He was a wonderful husband and provider to his family. In his later years, Chuck found a loving companion in Dawn, who saw him to the end of his days. He was always "not too bad for a shaggy old fella" and wore his heart on his sleeve. Some of his many nuggets of good advice were to "live fast, love hard, and leave only memories behind." We are all the better for loving him.
Chuck is survived by his partner Dawn Fleming of Portsmouth, his daughter Angela and her husband Gary of Kittery, Maine, a son Ron "CJ" of Memphis, Tennessee, six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Eva (Schuster) Cogswell of Portsmouth, and son Dean Cogswell of Dover, New Hampshire.
Chuck will be laid to rest in the spring alongside Eva in Portsmouth and a memorial for family will be held at that time. Per Chuck's request, those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Hospice Foundation of America in Chuck's name, as he received so much peace and comfort from them during his final weeks. Amedisys Foundation 3854 American Way Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
Posted online on December 03, 2022
Published in Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday, Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday
Chuck was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, on December 17, 1932, to Charles and Daisy (Bennett) Cogswell. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Nova Scotia, Canada. Nicknamed Buzz, he spent his childhood farming, caring for, and selling his family's produce with his eight brothers and sisters. These early experiences with family helped to mold him into the strong, tender-hearted, sometimes riotous dreamer we were so fond of. He spoke affectionately of his young years in Canada - his parents and siblings - and he continued visiting family in Nova Scotia, often with his daughter Angela, well into his 80s.
After moving back to the states at 18, Chuck enlisted in the United States Airforce at Fort Belvoir and spent twenty-two years serving his country - something he was always very proud of. His work as a drill sergeant was one of his most rewarding positions in the Air Force. He kept in touch with many of the Airmen he served alongside throughout his life. After World War II, during the occupation of Germany, Chuck met the love of his life, Eva Schuster, in Munich. Chuck always spoke of these days with stars in his eyes. He and Eva would travel together in Europe, and it was rumored that they even sang together for audiences in hotels in Munich. Eva would go on to become his wife in 1953 and together have three children: Dean, Angela, and Ron.
While continuing his service for his country in the US Airforce, Chuck's young family lived on bases from Louisiana to Alaska to England before settling down in Kittery, Maine. Chuck retired from the Airforce in 1972. He then opened a small independent business called All Makes Sew and Vac on Islington Street in Portsmouth. He and Eva spent their days caring for their customers and providing expertise on machines for creative endeavors and tidy homes. Their children and grandchildren spent time learning to repair machines and work in the family business. All Makes was a thriving fixture in Portsmouth until its closure in 2014.
Chuck was a funny, thoughtful, loving father to three, grandfather to six, and great-grandfather to 12. He was a wonderful husband and provider to his family. In his later years, Chuck found a loving companion in Dawn, who saw him to the end of his days. He was always "not too bad for a shaggy old fella" and wore his heart on his sleeve. Some of his many nuggets of good advice were to "live fast, love hard, and leave only memories behind." We are all the better for loving him.
Chuck is survived by his partner Dawn Fleming of Portsmouth, his daughter Angela and her husband Gary of Kittery, Maine, a son Ron "CJ" of Memphis, Tennessee, six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Eva (Schuster) Cogswell of Portsmouth, and son Dean Cogswell of Dover, New Hampshire.
Chuck will be laid to rest in the spring alongside Eva in Portsmouth and a memorial for family will be held at that time. Per Chuck's request, those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Hospice Foundation of America in Chuck's name, as he received so much peace and comfort from them during his final weeks. Amedisys Foundation 3854 American Way Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
Posted online on December 03, 2022
Published in Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday, Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday
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