Charles A. Hales, MD, 74, of Lincoln died on October 31, 2015. Beloved husband for 50 years of Mary Ann (Little) Hales. Loving father of Sam, Chris and John. Brother of the late Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" (Hales) Carter. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the First Parish in Lincoln, 14 Bedford Road, Lincoln, where the guest minister Reverend Dr. John Lombard will officiate, at 11 AM on Friday, November 6, 2015. Private interment at Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln where officers of the U. S. Navy will present military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: The Recompense Fund, c/o The Maine Community Foundation, P. O. Box 42, Chebeague Island, ME. 04017 (http://recompensefund.com) or The Home Base Program, which is dedicated to caring for veterans and their families (giving.massgeneral.org). This organization is supported by the Massachusetts General Hospital and Emory University. He was a Navy Veteran, Vietnam Era.