11/22/2023
Winter Harbor—Charles Daniel Arnett, 75, passed away on the morning of November 18, 2023, surrounded by those he loved. “Dan” was born November 15, 1948, in Greenville, Kentucky to Thomas and Ressie (Rose) Arnett.
At age 17, Dan became the youngest embalmer in Kentucky history. After that accomplishment, Dan joined the United States Navy, where he enjoyed a 22-year career. While stationed in Winter Harbor, Maine, he met Rose Faulkingham, and they married in 1979. Dan and Rose had three boys, Chris, James, and Charlie.
Dan enjoyed cooking and telling “stories.” Following his retirement, Dan enjoyed winter vacations in Eleuthra, Bahamas with Rose. He was an active member of the Birch Harbor Baptist Church
Dan is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rose; sons, Chris and Charlie; daughter, Maggie; grandchildren, Emelia, Ella, Elijah, and Lucienne Arnett, all of Winter Harbor.
In addition to both parents and a brother, Larry Arnett, Dan was preceded in death by his son, James, in 2003.
A funeral Service will be held at 1PM, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Birch Harbor Baptist Church, 470 Main Street, Birch Harbor, Maine with Reverand William Thomas officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Dan’s name to the community charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Ellsworth, where online condolences may be shared: www.bragdonkelley.com
“Fair winds and following seas, shipmate. We have the watch.”