East Montpelier, VT Charles Eaton Haynes, 73, died peacefully at home in East Montpelier on December 7, 2017, surrounded by family. Chuck was born in Concord, NH and adopted by Wesley E. and Lucille S. Haynes. He grew up on Rockingham Street with a sister, Cheryl. Eight years ago, he found his sister Carole Plaisted. As a child visiting his grandparents farm, Chuck learned to drive a "doodlebug," which sparked his passion for cars, especially the Model A. As a young man, he turned his passion into a paid position working at Pages Model A Garage in Haverhill, NH. Chuck met Martha on a blind date at the Stowe Antique Car Show in 1965. They married a year later and, instead of a honeymoon, they drove to Detroit, where Chuck had secured his dream job with the Ford Motor Company. Longing for the hills of New England, Chuck and Martha returned home to Vermont in 1967. Chucks employment by D&D Concrete began a career in construction that included time with Kelley Construction and later Hutch Concrete. He and Martha put down roots in Montpelier and started a family. They purchased Eldreds Trucking Company and operated it until 1988. After a brief "retirement," Chuck joined National Life Insurance Company as purchasing manager. During his final "retirement," he held positions with Lajeunesse Construction, the Central Vermont Solid Waste District, Associated General Contractors, and Walker Motors, among other entrepreneurial pursuits. A sense of civic responsibility and leadership guided Chuck from a very young age. At Concord High School, he was introduced to Kiwanis through the Key Club and continued to be an active member of the Montpelier Club for more than 40 years. He served his country in the US Army Reserves from 1962 to 1969. He was a member of the Montpelier School Board for 12 years and served as chair. A member of the OM Fisher Home Board for more than 25 years, Chuck acted as project manager for the construction of Westview Meadows. He enjoyed 20 years of service to Northfield Savings Bank as corporator, trustee, and a term as the chairman of the board. Additional commitments over the years included the Montpelier and Central Vermont Planning Commissions, the State of Vermont District #5 Environmental Commission, the Montpelier Foundation, the Montpelier Civic Center, the Vermont Historical Society, and service to Trinity United Methodist Church as a trustee and choir member. Chuck cultivated friendships everywhere he went. Thirty years ago, he and Martha visited the happy island of Aruba, and the highlight of each winter was the annual vacation they spent with their Aruba circle of friends. He was also a lifetime collector, who enjoyed collecting, buying, and selling license plates and car parts, and touring in an antique car with the Mountain Slow Spokes. Chucks biggest source of pride and joy was his family. He cherished time with his daughter Allyson and her husband, Roger Myers; his son Paul and his wife Julia (Longhi) Haynes; and his three precious grandchildren, Charles W. Haynes, Christin L. Haynes, and William S. Myers. Their fondest family memories were made at camp, on Dimond Lake and more recently, Caspian Lake. Chuck approached every endeavor and each day with heart, passion, and a smile on his face, even in the face of adversity. He was a mentor and friend to more than he knew, as exemplified in the relationships he developed with the compassionate staff while undergoing treatment at Norris Cotton Cancer Center. In addition to a large circle of friends, Chuck is survived by his wife, his children, grandchildren, and sisters. He was predeceased by his parents. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier, with a reception to immediately follow at the Gallery in College Hall on the Vermont College of Fine Arts Campus. Chuck believed in leaving the world better than you found it and that everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed. To honor his memory, contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Fund, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon NH 03756 or the Montpelier Kiwanis Club Camp Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 741, Montpelier, VT 05601 Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com