Charles Villa
Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: October 4th, 1935
Passed in: Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: April 8th, 2010
It is with deep sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Charles Anthony Villa 74, of Sydney River on Thursday April 8, 2010 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in New Waterford on October 4, 1935 he was the son of the late James and Mary (Carbol) Villa.
Charles started out working in the coal mines, and then later journeyed to Ontario where he worked for General motors for 34 years. Charles was a quiet man who enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, he and his wife Joan also enjoyed going to dances throughout his life.
Left to mourn his passing is his loving wife Joan (Marsh) Villa; daughter, Charlene (Michael) Little Britain, Ont.; and son Brian, Georgia, USA; brother, Lawrence (Jean) Ont.; his two grandchildren Chandra and Lauren and two great-grandchildren, Owen and Page, as well as many nieces and nephews and many great friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Nuffrey, Art, Fiorentino 'Nook' and sister Lucille.
There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place by request, under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home Ltd 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford (862-7500). There will be a private family interment in Forrest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Donations can be made in Charles's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. To place a donation or send your condolences directly to the family please go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com