Born in a place that was forever close to his heart St. John’s Newfoundland. In his 89th year, surrounded by loved ones, Charles passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, May 4, 2012. Charles will especially be remembered for his devotion to family and friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ethel (nee Manning), and was the cherished father of Charles Jr. (Paula), Sandra (Tony Dittenhoffer), John (Barbara) and Donna (Gord Popp). He was the proud grandfather (“Poppa”) of Shannon, Serene (Scott Roberts), Ryan, Meghan (Josh Clemmer), Wade, Jasmine and West, and great-grandfather of Carson, Alexa and Tyson. Beloved brother of Tom and John, in Newfoundland, and his late brother, Joe and sister, Mary. He was close to David and Gail Manning of Torbay, Newfoundland, and his many other brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, neices and nephews. Charles made special friends over the years at the Labour Hall, Cape Breton Club, and Marina’s. He was a retired employee of Burns Meats. Visititation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, 51 Benton at Church St., Kitchener, Ontario on Monday, May 7, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. On Tuesday May 8, 2012 visitation will be offered at 10:00 a.m. followed by a service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Father Peter Meyer officiating. Interment: Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. As expressions of sympathy dontions to St. Mary’s Hospital would be appreciated by calling the funeral home at 519-742-4481 or condolences at www.schreitersandrockfuneralhome.com. The family thanks the staff of Fergus Place Retirement Residence for taking special care of Poppa, as well as the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital.