CLATTENBURG – Charles George, 85, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
Born in Southwest Cove, Queens County he was a son of the late Laurie and Flossie (Selig) Clattenburg.
Charlie worked for Markland Shipping company in his early years before working for a steel company in Ontario shipping and processing stainless steel ingots . He moved back to Nova Scotia and began a new career as a cook onboard a fishing trawler.
He is survived by his wife E. Joyce (Hurlburt); his daughter Joanne (Mark) Pless of Jacksonville, Florida; his sons Laurie (Janet) of Port Medway; Greg (Janina) of Southwest Cove; Brad (Karen) of Liverpool; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Sisters Florence Doggett of Bridgewater; Stella Stretch of Waterloo, PQ.; Marjorie Leslie of Halifax; brother Arthur (Marion) of Hunt’s Point.
He was predeceased by his sisters Mildred Parnell; Pauline Moreau, Nellie Selig and his brother Harris.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Port Medway Baptist Church. Reverend Doug Porter officiating. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Port Medway Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. Thanks to Dr. Garry Morash, the staff of Queens Manor and Queens Home Support for their excellent care of Charlie.
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Brian & Pam Foley
Karen & Brad, we are so sorry for your loss. Charlie will be missed.
Bonnie and Andrew
Our sincere condolences for your family’s loss.
David clayton
Condolences from the Clayton family in Yarmouth
Roberge Family
Our heartfelt sympathies to all of the family. We have great memories with Uncle Charlie from over the years.
Lots of love
The Roberge’s
pam whalen
karen and brad i am sorry for your loss please except my sincere condolences
genevieve bond
Dear Greg, Jeanina & family
I was sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Hold on to your precious memories. HUGS
In sympathy & love
Genevieve & family
Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
Curtis & I send sincere condolences to the family of Charles Clattenburg. We are thinking of you Laurie & Janet & family. May your memories of happy times bring comfort to you all at this difficult time. You are in Our Prayers, Sincerely, Linda & Curtis Maillett of Brooklyn.
Geraldine Stevens Williams
To the Clattenburg family: Sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear loved one. May God’s peace surround you and comfort you as you mourn his loss.
Anna-Stell and Jordan Vaughn
Dear Laurie, Janet and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May precious memories bring you peace, strength and comfort.
Debbie & Allen Conrad
Joyce & Family, we were saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May the many memories you have made over the years bring you peace during the coming days. Hugs
George and Dorothy Baker
Joyce George and I are so sorry to hear about Charlie’s death. He was a dear and valued friend and a huge part of our Nova Scotia life. We will miss him.
bryan
So sorry to hear about grandpa charles’s passing love bryan
Butch Cook
Saddened at learning of Charlie’s passing. This must be a difficult time for the family and hope it helps to know you are
thought of in your loss. Sincerely,
Walter and Sherri miller
Laurie and family,Our condolences to you all for the loss of a loved one.Our prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.
John and Cindy
We are so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
John and Cindy
Ward & Joyce Cunningham
Our sincere sympathy in your loss, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May God bless you and comfort you.
Barbara Burns
To the Clattenburg Family,
It was a shock to hear about Charles’ passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. May the love and support of family and friends help you in the coming days.
Barbara and Ronnie Burns.
Robert macGowan
Laurie and family sorry to hear of Charles passing. My sincere condolences.
Rodney Clattenburg
Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing,condolences to all the family
Charlie and Heather Hearn
Dear Laurie,Jan & family, We send our deepest sympathy Sincerely Charlie and Heather
gail wrenn
Joyce and family. So very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Steph called to tell me the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember the wonderful visits with you both and the hospitality!!! Always a fun time. May you find comfort in your memories.
Donna Gaudet
Dear Greg and Janina,We are thinking of you at this sad time.May your sweet memories of your dad give you comfort.Love,Donna,Ellen,Karyn,Jamie and Nathan
Fred and Connie
We are so sorry Charles was such a nice person and will be missed by all those who knew him our prayers are with you
Monica MacNeil
I am sorry to hear about Charlie. My thoughts and sympathies are with you all.
Sheena Masson
Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing and your loss. He always had a sparkle in his eye.
Norman Rafuse for Milton Baptist Church
From the family and friends at Milton Baptist Church we pass on our prayers to the Clattenburg family with sincere condolences at this sad time.
Linda Williams
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing .He used to have many stories to share when I worked at Evans’ Village Shoppe.He even shared some of his top secret recipes with me.One was the best crispy fish batter and an awesome macaroni salad one .He used to say that he really loved to cook and would tell us tales from the sea.Take care,Linda.
Erika Burger
Nobody could liven up a party (or a dancefloor!) like Uncle Charlie. We will miss his warmth, his humour, his love of family and his kind heartedness. We will always remember the great visits and Charlie-hugs.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Ian, Erika, Kaya and Baby Reid