Obituary for Charles Harry Zois
Charles H. Zois, D.D.S., age 81, passed away on January 14, 2021 as a result of complications
from a stroke suffered August 2015.
He was born on October 7, 1939 in Newark, NJ to Harry Zois and Aurica Sumbasakis. Charles was the younger brother of Nicholas H. Zois (1933-1952).
After graduating from the University of Maryland’s Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School (D.D.S) in 1965, he completed a year-long residency in general dentistry at Monmouth
Medical Center, Long Branch, N.J. This was followed by a post as House Officer at The Royal
London Dental Hospital’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, while awaiting his
assignment with the U.S. Navy.
Charles married Karolyn Karle Kashmiry 1967 and together they moved to a farm in Wells
Branch, Maine in 1969. That same year he opened his solo practice in general dentistry in South
Berwick, (1969-2007). He was clinical staff at Community Dental, Biddeford (2007-2015). He
also provided dental care to Cumberland County Jail, Portland (2007 – 2009), York County Jail,
Alfred (2009-2012), and Army Reserve Troops preparing for deployment (2007-2015).
His service extended beyond patients as he fostered the education and training of both dental and
dental hygiene students in his role of Clinical Instructor for Arizona School of Dentistry, Mesa,
AZ (2007-2015), Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA (2007-2015),
University of New England School of Dental School, Portland, ME (2013-2015).
His leadership roles included: Maine State Board of Dental Examiners (2009-2014), Chief
Complaint Officer (2012-2013); North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners (2005-2015),
Consultant (2005-2009), Voting Member (2009-2015); and Representative for Maine State
Dental Board to American Board of Dental Examiners (2013-2015).
His participation in professional organizations included: Fellow, International College of
Dentists (2010-2015); American Dental Association (Life Member); Maine State Dental
Association; York County Dental Association, including term as President (1969-2015);
Southeast New Hampshire Dental Association (1969-2015).
His community activities and other affiliations included: South Berwick Rotary, two terms as
President, two times recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award (1969-2015), Arundel Yacht
Club (1974-2005); Kennebunk Rod and Gun Club; New England MG Car Club; NRA (Life
Member). Fundraising and volunteer activities included: various local, national and international
causes through Rotary, Participant in Doctors with A Heart; Participant in Kimball Health Center
Free Dental Clinic in Saco; and participated in many donated dental service programs.
Additionally, Charles was a regular donor to Red Cross Blood Drives throughout his life.
Charles was an avid student of history including the history, development, and collecting of
antique military firearms (U.S. Civil War – World War I). He enjoyed country living, animals
and sailing.
He is survived by his wife Karolyn of Kennebunk, son Adam N. Zois of Marblehead, MA,
daughter Alexandra Zois Yaghoobi and her husband Hooman Yaghoobi of Bronxville, NY, and
grandchildren Amir Yaghoobi, Zarine Yaghoobi, Jane Zois, and Nicholas Zois. He is also
survived by Christ L. Zois, M.D., his life-long friend, cousin, and god father to son Adam, a brother in law Tymoor Kashmiry and Barbara Zois, dear cousin and god mother to daughter Alexandra.
He is remembered as a loving husband and father, who treasured his family above all else. He was so very proud of his children and their accomplishments. His kindness, generosity, and jovial spirit touched countless
lives. May his memory be a blessing.
Charles’ services are private.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the South Berwick-Eliot Rotary Club, PO Box 11 South Berwick Maine 03908, to support its Rotaplast charity.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Charles’ Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
from a stroke suffered August 2015.
He was born on October 7, 1939 in Newark, NJ to Harry Zois and Aurica Sumbasakis. Charles was the younger brother of Nicholas H. Zois (1933-1952).
After graduating from the University of Maryland’s Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School (D.D.S) in 1965, he completed a year-long residency in general dentistry at Monmouth
Medical Center, Long Branch, N.J. This was followed by a post as House Officer at The Royal
London Dental Hospital’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, while awaiting his
assignment with the U.S. Navy.
Charles married Karolyn Karle Kashmiry 1967 and together they moved to a farm in Wells
Branch, Maine in 1969. That same year he opened his solo practice in general dentistry in South
Berwick, (1969-2007). He was clinical staff at Community Dental, Biddeford (2007-2015). He
also provided dental care to Cumberland County Jail, Portland (2007 – 2009), York County Jail,
Alfred (2009-2012), and Army Reserve Troops preparing for deployment (2007-2015).
His service extended beyond patients as he fostered the education and training of both dental and
dental hygiene students in his role of Clinical Instructor for Arizona School of Dentistry, Mesa,
AZ (2007-2015), Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA (2007-2015),
University of New England School of Dental School, Portland, ME (2013-2015).
His leadership roles included: Maine State Board of Dental Examiners (2009-2014), Chief
Complaint Officer (2012-2013); North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners (2005-2015),
Consultant (2005-2009), Voting Member (2009-2015); and Representative for Maine State
Dental Board to American Board of Dental Examiners (2013-2015).
His participation in professional organizations included: Fellow, International College of
Dentists (2010-2015); American Dental Association (Life Member); Maine State Dental
Association; York County Dental Association, including term as President (1969-2015);
Southeast New Hampshire Dental Association (1969-2015).
His community activities and other affiliations included: South Berwick Rotary, two terms as
President, two times recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award (1969-2015), Arundel Yacht
Club (1974-2005); Kennebunk Rod and Gun Club; New England MG Car Club; NRA (Life
Member). Fundraising and volunteer activities included: various local, national and international
causes through Rotary, Participant in Doctors with A Heart; Participant in Kimball Health Center
Free Dental Clinic in Saco; and participated in many donated dental service programs.
Additionally, Charles was a regular donor to Red Cross Blood Drives throughout his life.
Charles was an avid student of history including the history, development, and collecting of
antique military firearms (U.S. Civil War – World War I). He enjoyed country living, animals
and sailing.
He is survived by his wife Karolyn of Kennebunk, son Adam N. Zois of Marblehead, MA,
daughter Alexandra Zois Yaghoobi and her husband Hooman Yaghoobi of Bronxville, NY, and
grandchildren Amir Yaghoobi, Zarine Yaghoobi, Jane Zois, and Nicholas Zois. He is also
survived by Christ L. Zois, M.D., his life-long friend, cousin, and god father to son Adam, a brother in law Tymoor Kashmiry and Barbara Zois, dear cousin and god mother to daughter Alexandra.
He is remembered as a loving husband and father, who treasured his family above all else. He was so very proud of his children and their accomplishments. His kindness, generosity, and jovial spirit touched countless
lives. May his memory be a blessing.
Charles’ services are private.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the South Berwick-Eliot Rotary Club, PO Box 11 South Berwick Maine 03908, to support its Rotaplast charity.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Charles’ Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.