Charles G. Palm, 67

MEREDITH — Charles G. Palm, 67, died on May 8, 2011 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston after a long battle with cancer.

He was born September 26, 1943 in Lowell, MA son of Oscar and Dorothy Palm.

He was a 1965 graduate of New Hampshire University with a degree in accounting. He served in the NH National Guard, Nashua, NH until 1970. After graduating from college he worked in Boston for the accounting firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co achieving the level of Partner. Moving to Stratham, NH in 1979, he spent several years in the NH banking industry. He joined the Stratham Volunteer Fire Department and served as assistant fire chief. He was also active in the community including Little League coach and Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 185.

He moved to Meredith, NH in 1994 when he and his wife purchased Harbor Hill Camping Area. He joined the Meredith Fire Department where he served as Fire Chief for 10 years. He was an instructor for the NH Fire Standards and Training and he was active in the Lakes Region Fire Mutual Aid group. He tirelessly served the community including holding the positions of interim Town Manager, Selectman, and Town Treasurer. He participated on numerous town committees including the water study committee and the capital improvement program. He was recognized by the Meredith Rotary Club as a Paul Harris Fellow.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara K. Palm, and two sons, Garrett Palm and his wife Fiona of Providence, RI and Brian Palm and his wife Kara of Needham, MA; he is also survived by 3 grandsons, Roan and Sacha Palm and Brendan Palm; one sister, Priscilla Frahm and her husband Jeff of Palm Bay FL, several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday May 15 at 1 pm in Hesky Park and the Meredith Fire Station, Meredith, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, PO Box 766, Center Harbor, NH 03226, Wamesit Engine Company, PO Box 494, Meredith, NH 03253, or Community Caregivers, PO Box 78, Center Harbor, NH 03226.

The Mayhew Funeral Home and cremation service providers, in Meredith and Plymouth, are assisting the family with the arrangements.