HOWSE, Charles Avalon – Passed away unexpectedly at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Thursday, September 22, 2011. Charles Howse, aged 84 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 54 years Frances; sons: David (Karen) and Donald (Elizabeth); brother Lloyd (Faye); grandchildren: Alex, Ian and Fiona, Shanna (Joe) and Emma; sister-in-law Sheila (Harry); brothers-in-law: George (Geraldine) and Bob (Theona), as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from Barrett’s Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow funeral service. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Charles’ memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca.