Monday, May 22, 2023
I am the third eldest of our family of ten and just three yrs older than Charlie. As you are all well aware by now, Charlie was a very special and much loved brother to all of us siblings. His quiet, gentle, kind and generous spirit was forever endearing. He was a true giver helping out wherever and however he could and had difficulty receiving.
I feel I missed out on much of Charlie’s younger yrs. As he was only 14, when he, our parents and his seven other siblings moved from Nfld. My older sister & I remained to continue university studies. We since moved to Montreal & Ottawa respectively & continue to be the only ones in Canada.
Once Charlie started his career however, he began to travel and my husband, three children &I looked forward to his occasional winter visits to Ottawa. He especially loved to take in some skiing with my husband and children.
Later on, we were fortunate to have him and Sharon spend Christmas with us one yr., when we all enjoyed some tobogganing and playing in the snow. (first we had to find them some warmer outer ware!)
In closing, I just want to say thatI feel Charlie lived a life of service: to God, to Sharon (to whom he was forever loyal and devoted), to our parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and condo community. As our cousin, Maura, stated “ I just loved Charlie! He always had a smile, always seemed happy, and had a great sense of humour.” —a sentiment, I am sure, we all share.
May you rest in peace, my dear brother, and enjoy all the heavenly rewards you surely have earned.
I will always miss you and love you!
Barb (&Owen, Steph, David &Jennifer)