Charles Wall

After a lifetime of dedication and quiet contribution to his family and community, Charles S. Wall, formerly of 16 Sutherland St., passed away peacefully on April 9, 2014.

He was born in Boston, Mass., Dec. 18, 1908, to John and Veronica (Healey) Wall.

Dad was married to the late Anne (Gillis) Wall and had 10 children, Cyril, Charles (Mary), Geraldine (Ken Grant), Lorraine McCormick, Rose (Buddy Norman), Delores MacLeod, Tessie (Joe Snow), Dennis and Bonita (Alex Calder), whom dad lived with for 16 years before going to the home. He also leaves behind 27 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law Jessie Wall.

Dad split his youth between Boston and Sydney. He worked with Sydney Steel for 47 years doing various jobs and ended his career as a conductor. He was very involved in his community and gave freely of his time to the March of Dimes, The Steel Workers Union (Local 1064) for which he held various offices, The Sydney Water Commission, The Senior Advisory Board of Canada, and the Liberal Party. He was also very involved with the Mutual Benefit Society for which he served as president for a number of years until he retired in 2002. Dad was also a 4th degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus.

As one of the founding members of the Steel Worker’s Pensioner’s Hall, Dad was very involved in getting funding to have the hall built and served as president for years.

Dad was once described as a statesman by a Liberal friend but to the family he was a man who led by example. He was dedicated to his family, church, workers at the plant and to his community. He served as an adult alter server along with Bernie MacNeil and Austin MacCormick. They later became known as the ABC adult altar servers for many masses.

One thing Dad enjoyed doing was travelling to parts of Canada, United States and Europe.

Dad was predeceased by his father, mother, his wife, son Ervin, granddaughter Debra, great-grandson Greg Norman, daughters-in-law Edith, Norma and Claire, sons-in-law Lynn MacLeod and Wick McCormick, brother Willie, sisters Rose Kempt and Mabel Green, his stepmother Mary MacIssac, brothers Donald (Anne), Roddie (Sue), Raymond and John Wall, sisters Betty MacLellan (Daniel) and Margaurite Gaudet (Ray).

Dad was also loved by his companion of many years, Cory LeBlanc, and her family.

A special thank you to the caregivers in the Orchard Unit and Creative Care Unit at the Cove Guest Home.

Dad used to sing “When I Grow Too Old to Dream I’ll Have You to Remember.” Now we will be remembering him.

Visitation will be held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, Friday, April 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at St. Theresa's Parish Church. Reception to follow in the church hall.

Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com