Charles Hillson, of Woburn, passed away peacefully Friday December 16 with his family by his side. He was 64 years old. He leaves behind his mother Ann, two sisters, Marsha Leah Hillson Gerace and her husband Joseph Gerace of Naperville, IL, and Carol Hillson and her husband Gary Nickerson of New York City; his niece, Stephanie Gerace of Bloomington, IL, and two cousins Bethany Nolan of Peabody, and Kimberly Nolan of Wakefield, as well as dear friends. He was an avid space and NASA enthusiast. He loved spending time with family and friends, and he also loved animals, especially his beloved cat Bella. He will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at the Arthur P. Graham Funeral Home, 3 Arlington Rd., Woburn, Mass, on Wednesday, December 21 at 1:00 pm. An hour of visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 pm. Burial will be at the Woodbrook Cemetery in Woburn. Contributions in Charlie’s memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970