Charlie Charles

Shields

Charlie has been living courageously for several years with ongoing illnesses and he passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday June 20th.

Born and raised in Chelsea he was a loving son of Sarah (Shields) Brennan of Chelsea, and the late William R. Shields, Sr.

A lifelong resident of Chelsea he attended the Shurtleff and Chelsea High Schools.  He worked as a carpenter and Bricklayer for many years.

He was a loving and devoted husband to Donna Mae (Doucette) Shields and was devastated by her passing in 2017.

Charlie loved his family dearly.  In his lifetime, he enjoyed hearing a good joke or a bad one, he just loved to have a good laugh.  He also enjoyed sharing a nice meal with his family, his favorite request was always a simple plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

Charlie is survived by his daughter, MacKenzie Shields, and he was the most loving brother and brother-in-law to; Ellen (Shields) Osborn and her husband Dave of Michigan, William R. Shields, Jr. of Port Charlotte, FL., the late Thomas M. Shields and his late wife Ann, the late James Shields, Judith (Shields) Kwiatkowski of Revere, the late James T. Brennan, Susan (Brennan) Griffin of Chelsea, and her late husband Bruce, John Brennan and his wife Tia of Chelsea, Patrick Brennan of Everett, and his late wife Kimberly.

Charlie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extend family members and friends.

Although no services planned at this time, friends can honor Charlie's life by making contributions to a charity of their choice.