Charles Summers Edson, resident of Woodsville, previously of Cheshire, Connecticut passed away on February 1 after a lengthy illness.  He was born on November 10, 1928 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late James and Sophie (Summers) Edson.

Charles was a graduate of Wilbraham Academy, and received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut (Class of 1953) and his Master's degree from the University of Bridgeport.  He was a 1st Lt. in the army performed as a military weapons instructor at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Charles was a platoon leader of the 81st mortar patrol in heavy weapons, 18th regiment combat team, 9th division in Germany.

Charles was employed for many years as a special education teacher.  His career included teaching at High Meadows of Hamden, Connecticut, Illing Jr. High School and Manchester High School in Manchester, Connecticut.

Charlie was a passionate outdoorsman who enjoyed fly fishing, birding and wildlife.  He was a steward of New Hampshire's Audubon's Scotland Brook wildlife refuge.  He was a lifetime member of Trout Unlimited and served as president of the Housatonic Fly Fisherman's Association.

He was an active member of the Mountain Lakes community.  He served as a volunteer at the Haverhill Middle School library for many years.

Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Ann (Bearer) Edson of Woodsville and his four children Karen Brown (Donald) of Madison, CT,  James Edson of Old Lyme, CT, Charles Edson (Patricia) of Wolfeboro, NH, Sally Custer (Scott) of South Windsor, CT.  Additionally, he was a proud grandfather to Caitlyn, Megan and Emily Edson, Hannah and Kyle Brown, MaryKate and Benjamin Custer and Sophie Edson.