Charles Gary Mayou Sr.

Charles Gary Mayou Sr. of Hollis, NH passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2020 at his home. He was 84 years old. Charles was born on May 4, 1936 in Pepperell, son of the late Edward and Lestina (Parker) Mayou.

Mr. Mayou spent his early life in Pepperell and was a graduate of Pepperell High School Class of 1954. In his working years he was employed as a truck driver first with Law Motor Freight and later with Nashua Motor Express, from which he retired. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 25.

Charles had been a resident of Hollis for over 56 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening with his late wife Olive May (Straitiff) Mayou, who predeceased him on March 20, 2010.

Charles is survived by his children, Charles G. Mayou Jr. of Mason NH, Randy L. Mayou of New Ipswich NH, Craig E. Mayou of Ayer, and Jason C. Mayou and his wife Susan of Hollis. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Carley Mayou, Abigail Langan, Anthony Dube, Ethan Mayou, Chelsea Mandra and Casey Mayou and six great-grandchildren, Jacob Mayou, Alexa Dube, Jaxon Mayou, Austynn Dube, Adrian Dube, and Avery Leveque. Also survived by two brothers, Waldo and Richard Mayou. He was predeceased by brother William Mayou and sister Thelma Bennett.

In accordance with his wishes, services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to McGaffigan Family Funeral Home – Pepperell, MA. Please see www.mcgaffiganfuneral.com for online memorial.