Charlie was born in Lingley, NB on December 30, 1925. He was the son of the late Dr. Wilmot and Helen (Aldcroft) Main and husband of Betty (Thomson) Main of Apohaqui. Charlie graduated from Saint John Vocational School, of which his father was the principal. Following his graduation, he joined the Canadian Navy. After his time with the Navy, Charlie went to work and became a highly successful salesman, holding down two jobs as District Manager. In May of 1970, he started the first of five UAP/NAPA Automotive Parts Stores which would include Sussex Auto Supplies, A-1 Auto Supplies (Chipman), Petitcodiac Auto Supplies, Minto Auto Supplies and Hampton Auto Supplies. Charlie was always proud of his family stores and loved the people who worked there. Charlie joined the Rotary Club and became President in 1992-1993. He received the Paul Harris Award, one of the highlights in his working career; which is awarded for over and above contributions in Rotary. Charlie was well known for the many many church services he preached as a lay-reader in Apohaqui. He truly loved traveling to different places, such as Bethany Bible College to spread the word of God. Charlie loved his family and was very proud of their accomplishments. He and Betty had a wonderful life, making many memories along the way. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Having Charlie in your life made it that much better. He will be missed. Charlie will remain in the hearts of his beloved wife Betty; his daughters: Deborah Powell and her husband Ken of Plumweseep and Julie Armstrong and her husband Richard of Apohaqui; his sons: Stephen Main and his wife Wanda of Sussex, William Main of Sussex Corner and Geoffrey Main and his wife Dawn of Apohaqui; his brother, Bill "Bump" Main and his wife June of NS; his sister-in-law, Jean Main of Apohaqui; his grandchildren: Tracey, Michael (Melanie), Jaime (Aaron), Steff (Chris), Kristen, Stephanie, Chris, Tricia (Tom), Chuck (Angie), Ashley, Elizabeth Darrell), Robbie (Robin), Jessica (Larry), Megan and Alex; his great grandchildren: Corey, Brittany, Rylie, Mia, Emma, Keegan, Molly, Leaf, Cicilly, Hannah, Derrika, Kyle, Noah, Blake, Samantha, Cody, Kristal, Kris, Ryan, Sierra, Jayden, Hudson, Jaxon; his great great granddaughter Ella as well as several nieces and nephews. Mr. Charles "Charlie" Thomas Main of Apohaqui, passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on September 10, 2013 at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Main and his sister, Beatrice Bustin and her husband Stan. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) where visitation will be held on Friday, September 13th from 4-7pm. A service celebrating Charlie's life will be held from the Church of the Ascension on Sunday, September 15th, 2013 at 2:00 pm. There will be a private family interment at a later date. If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the Sussex Health Centre-Dialysis Unit. www.wallacefuneralhome.com