West Burke, VT- Charlie Locke Goss, 82, formerly of Peacham, VT, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

Charlie was born in Ryegate, VT on July 9, 1935, to Locke and Lucy (Hatley) Goss.  Following his graduation from McIndoe Falls Academy, he attended the Randolph Agriculture School (now VTC).

He worked the family farm until the mid-1960s, then for Caledonia Sand and Gravel, before retiring from the Peacham road crew.

Charlie was a member of the Peacham Fire Department for 25 years.  He enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, reading, and visiting local cemeteries to gain knowledge of local history.  Charlie took great pride in attending his grandchildren's events.

He is survived by a daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Goss of West Burke; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; four step children; three sisters, Barbara Bean of Peacham, Donna Winn of Georgia, VT, and Helen Whitney of North Andover, MA; a brother, Gordon Goss of Barnet, VT; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his wife Sandra (Crowe) Goss on June 26, 2011; two sons, Charles "Charlie" Goss on September 3, 2012 and Michael Lee Goss on August 3, 2013; a great grandson, Jason Webber, Jr. on March 11, 2002;  and by a sister, Arlie Johnson.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will be in the Howland Cemetery, West Burke, on Friday, May 25 at 11 AM, with Rev. Dr. Robert A. Potter, officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to David's House, 461 Mt. Support Road, Lebanon, NH 03766.