Wednesday, March 8, 2023 7:55 am

Charles "Chuck" Keen, 76, born on August 28, 1946, in Portsmouth, lost his courageous three year battle with cancer on March 4, 2023.

He was married for 53 years to his loving wife, Lorraine (Lemoyne) Keen. He was a 30 year retiree from General Electric in Somersworth. He joined the Marine Corps and served from 1964 to 1968. He was a drummer in the Golden Eagles of Portsmouth. He played in several bands and his favorite band he played for was the Ace Tones. He enjoyed friends and karaoke at the Rochester Elks Club. He liked going to try his luck at casinos, especially Foxwoods.

Besides his wife, he leaves his daughter, Andrea, son-in-law Christopher Corey, three grandchildren, Matthew and Caitlyn Avery and Paul-Christopher Corey, of which he loved very much. He also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Rita Roberts.

He is predeceased by his daughter Amy Avery.