Charlene Kennedy, 64, of Studio Road, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 14th, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family after a courageous two and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Charlene was born at Cottage Hospital on October 29, 1957, to Nelson Leo Kennedy Sr. and Loralee (Whitcher) Kennedy. She is the elder sister to Nelson Leo Kennedy Jr. and Lorie Ann Kennedy. She was a graduate of Woodsville High School, Class of 1975. Following her high school graduation, she took on various careers. She was the infamous Avon Lady for 47 years, she worked at the Glencliff Home for the elderly, Moosilauke View Restaurant, Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, Plymouth State College, Mt. Moosilauke Health Center, and ultimately retiring from C.M.Whitcher Rubbish. Charlene was still performing her duties as the Warren Town Tax Collector leading up to her passing, as she had for the last 19 years.  Charlene was a dedicated and proud citizen of the town of Warren. She was active with Warren United Methodist Church and their luncheons, Sister of the Pythons, Old Home Days committee member, VFW Auxiliary member, and Tops Leader.

One of Charlene's greatest accomplishments was being a mom.  She was the mother of Eric Bauer and Matthew Pike.  She dedicated her life to raising her son Matthew whom she loved unconditionally and proudly raised as a single mother. By the grace of God, her first born son, Eric, was raised with love and kindness in Vermont by his adoptive parents, Peter Bauer and Dinny Hawksworth.  There wasn't a day that went by that she didn't think of him and loved him always.  Advances in science allowed her and her son Eric to be reunited in the winter of 2019.

She made many wonderful childhood memories with her Gram and Pappy Whitcher.  She was up for any kind of adventure. If there was a seat for her, she would get in and go!  She loved going on scenic rides and never missed an opportunity to take the back roads.  She enjoyed riding around with her roomie turned best friend and partner of 20 years, Robert Huckins in their 1930s Model A cars, going on vacations to Florida and just spending time and laughing together. She enjoyed long weekends and weeks in the summer up to camp in Pittsburg and during the last few years, camping with her family at campgrounds closer to home. She loved watching Hallmark Christmas movie marathons with her daughter-in-law Hollie, watching her son Matthew race at local racetracks was one of her favorite past times, she loved the races! Spending time with family was most important to her. Family was everything to her.  She traveled near and far in order to visit with the family she had all over the country.

She loved to laugh. She had the best laugh in the world, it was contagious.  As easily as she laughed, she was quick to cry. Over anything happy or sad and you could almost always find her tearing up with every goodbye. She hated goodbyes. Her "boobing" allowed everyone to tease her about being a "Big Boob", a nickname that stuck and a trait she carried with her, her whole life.

Charlene's favorite title was Grammie. Her greatest blessing was her grandchildren and great granddaughter. She was everyone's Grammie.

Charlene is preceded in death by her Pappy, Edward Whitcher, Gram, Esther Whitcher, Grandpa, Kenneth Kennedy, Grammie, Pearl Bennett, Father, Nelson Kennedy Sr. Mother, Loralee Kennedy, Brother, Nelson Kennedy JR., Uncle, Leroy Whitcher  She is survived by her Sons, Matthew Pike and wife Hollie, Eric Bauer and wife Stephanie, Significant Other, Robert Huckins and his son Rob Huckins and wife Trish, Sister, Lorie Ann Kennedy, Grandchildren, Shannon Tubbs (Trent), Devin Pike, Maya Bailey, Jeter Bailey, Pierce Bauer, Mason Bauer, Bryanna Pike, Chase Huckins and Hailey Huckins and Great Granddaughter Avery Tubbs, her faithful Dog Daisy as well as many Nieces, Nephew and cousins.

A service will be held on Sunday, May 22 ^nd at 1:30pm at the Warren United Methodist Church with a Celebration of Life reception to follow at the town hall. Her favorite color was purple, she shined in every hue, we would love to have all service and Celebration of Life attendees to wear something purple in her honor. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation box will be available at the service as well as the Celebration of Life reception. All donations will be sent to The National Pancreas Foundation in honor of Charlene.

"Whether you met Charlene once or spent a lifetime, her love, caring, and kindness had a profound impact".

- from her son Eric