Following a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014, Charles Allistair Poole, in his 79th year. Beloved father of Tony and his wife Josie of Toronto, and Steven and his wife Tracy of Oshawa. Loving grandfather of Stacie, David, Christopher, Joshua and Aaron, and great grandfather of Abby and Claire. Beloved friend of Lorraine Prosser. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held in the spring. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).