The end of the greatest love story is over. Charles Robert Reginald Ellis passed away at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on May 18, 2019 in his 84th year, surrounded by his beautiful family whom he loved with all his heart and soul. Dearest only son of the late Gordon and Charlotte Ellis and son-in-law of the late Peter and Dorothy Jarvis. The most beloved soul mate, shoulder to lean on, his beautiful hand to hold and smile that made everything good to (Dorothy) Jane (nee Jarvis) for almost 63 wonderful years. The most loved and caring Daddy to Susan Marx (Michael) and Kurt Ellis, all of Burlington, Tammy DuMoulin (late Daniel) of Peterborough and our baby, the late Lisa Lynn who passed away in 1967. The sweetest, funniest, and most caring Papa to Justin Marx, Tristan and Nicholas DuMoulin and best friend, his dear kitty, Petey. My Charlie and I met each other 74 years ago and it was truly a wonderful life. He was a kind, gentle, loving man who had so many good qualities about him and a great sense of humour. He was a Veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy in which he was honoured and proud to serve his beloved country. He was proud to be Worshipful Master of Corinthian Lodge 101where he made many lifelong friendships with his fellow brothers. He enjoyed volunteering for the Heart and Stroke Foundation as well as the Lung Association, especially on Holly Day. Over the past five years, Charlie had been ill with COPD. He underwent brain surgery and most recently, suffered with lung cancer. He bore it all with grace and dignity, never complaining, always keeping his wonderful sense of humour and fighting the good fight right up until his last precious breath. A private family service was held at the
COMSTOCK-KAYE LIFE CELEBRATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough, Ontario, 705-745-4683. In memory of Charlie a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com
“The woods are lovely,
dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
and miles to go
before I sleep.”
By Robert Frost
“Home is the sailor, home from the sea,
and the hunter home from the hill.”
By Robert Louis Stevenson
To the world he was just a man,
to us he was the world.
Rest in heavenly peace my beloved Charlie.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
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