Charles is survived by his wife Alice (Shaw) and sons David (Marlene), and Brian (Beth); also sister Johanna Martin and sister-in-law Ethel Roberts (Horace) and a number of nephews and nieces. In addition, we have been blessed with an extended family of Norman and Ed MacGregor, wives and family, also dearly loved Ashley Binta whom we loved as a granddaughter. He is predeceased by a sister Rose ter Telgte and two siblings, at a young age.
Charles was born in Java Indonesia, spent time in an Indonesian concentration camp during the war, lived a few years after WWII in Holland, before immigrating to Canada in 1949. He attended high school in Montreal. Has lived and worked in Halifax since 1955. Married in 1959 – beloved and treasured husband for 63 years. He retired from Canada Post in 1990.
There will be no public visitation or reception. Funeral service will be held on Saturday April 10, 2021 at 10:00am in J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax. Please call the funeral home to register for the service 902.455.0531. If you are unable to attend the service, you can watch the livestream via the funeral home web-site. Family flowers only.
If you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider Full Gospel Church Building Fund, QEII Foundation, Cobequid Center or the VON.
Charlies family wish to express their deepest thanks, appreciation and gratitude to many doctors, nurses and care givers who through many years have given themselves to care for and attend to many serious surgeries and recoveries. You all have a special place in our hearts. Charlie has become known for a time as the “miracle man” around the QEII. He is and will be greatly missed by his wife, family, friends and many acquaintances.
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