Retired member of the Peterborough Police Service & Peterborough Utilities Commission - On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the age of 78. Charles, dear father to Angela Nicholas (Mike Hazelwood) and Sheila (Jan) Sparnaay. Loved grandfather to Lance Nicholas, Tyler Sparnaay, and Jordyn Sparnaay. Predeceased by his wife Sandra. Friends may call at ASHBURNHAM FUNERAL HOME, 840 Armour Road, Peterborough, from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 11th. Funeral Service in the chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. Reception to follow. If desired, donations to The MS Society or The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.