Charles “Charlie” Albert Black, 62, a longtime resident of Derry, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 12th. Charlie was born in Boston, April 18, 1946 to Dorothy (McCullough) Black, and the late William Black. He worked most of his professional career as a Senior Project Manager, most recently for Cranshaw Construction. Mr. Black was a U.S. Army Airborne veteran. He was a great outdoorsman and was on the Board of Directors for the Safari Club International and an active member of the Chester Rod and Gun Club of New Hampshire. He loved hunting, gardening, beekeeping, carpentry, traveling and anything that involved nature, but his greatest loves of all were his family, especially his beloved grandchildren. He will forever be remembered for his charming sense of humor and the way he could tell a joke. Charlie was a one of a kind Fiance, Papa, Son, Dad, Brother, and most of all a friend to all who knew him. He leaves his beloved children, Amy Bates and her husband David of Rumney, NH, Laura DiSciascio and her husband Christopher of Rockledge, FL, his mother, Dorothy Black of Sun City Center, FL, his brother, William Black of Reading, MA, his fiancé, Donna Snyder of Derry, NH, three grandchildren, Breckin Charles Bates, Hunter Charles DiSciascio, Isabella Joy DiSciascio, his former wife, Patricia Black, a niece Sarah and nephew Brian. The Peabody Funeral Home and Crematorium are handling all arrangements for Charlie’s family, and the services will be held privately. Donations in memory of Charlie may be made to ones favorite outdoor conservation charity.