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Welch; John “Charles”

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John Charles Welch – but known to his friends as Charles or Charlie- passed away peacefully September 17th with the people who loved him most at his side. He was born in Woodstock NB on April 21st 1949 to John and Jean Welch. He had many roles over his 72 years. For the past 50 years he was a husband to Anne, father to Melanie (Brian), Adrienne (Roma) and Jay. He was Papa to Jillian, Ruari, Max, Wynn and Eric. He was a brother to Larry (Charlene), Gary and David (Jennifer). He was an uncle to many and a friend to all.

Charlie has many successes in his life that we were all proud of him for. He strived to make his community better for everyone through his work and volunteer activities. He was a local businessman, former  Town councilor and held the position of Deputy Mayor. He was a member of the Kinsmen for many years, served on the Downtown Better Business Commission, School Board and was a minor hockey coach to name just a few- there are so many more. The list of his accomplishments is long and his impact and work continues to be seen in our community today.

Charlie’s biggest accomplishment was his family. He loved to spend time with his family and absolutely could not get enough of his five grandchildren. If you ran into him he would no doubt show you a picture or tell you a story about one of them. And when they were at Papas chances are he looked the other way when they snuck an extra treat from the cupboard. To say he was proud of Jillian, Ruari, Max, Wynn and Eric was an understatement

When his own three children Melanie, Adrienne and Jay were growing up he made sure they understood the importance of being true to yourself, not taking yourself too seriously and made sure they always new how much he loved them. Brian and Roma quickly became part of his inner circle and he treated them as his own.

Charlie and Anne recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary where he recalled the story of their first date- a blind date and how lucky he was to have accepted it. Together they lived in PEI, NB , a couple small towns in Nova Scotia before they settled in Liverpool where they have happily resided for the past 40 plus years. They have  shared a beautiful life together that saw them through many adventures.

Family was important to Charlie and made sure his family knew this. He enjoyed many laughs and visits with his brothers, Larry, Gary, Dave , his many sister & brother in laws and his many nieces and nephews. Uncle Charlie was proud of them all.

Charlie was preceded by his mother and father and brother Gary.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 -7:00 pm Wednesday, September 22nd, followed by a celebration of Charlie’s life and a reception at 7:00 pm, all from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. All those attending Charlie’s service are asked to bring a mask, practice social distancing wherever possible, hand sanitize and provide the funeral staff with contact tracing information. Family flowers only. If you would like to honor Charlie’s memory you can make a donation to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice and tell the people you love what they mean to you . To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com

To the neighbors and friends who have surrounded and supported Charlie, Anne and our family these past four weeks we are forever grateful – thank you.

Our sincere thanks to the nurses doctors and the entire staff of Queens General Hospital who made his stay there so comfortable. To the the doctors, nurses and staff at the QEII VG 6A and 3A many thanks for the immeasurable kindness and support you showed him and us these last few days.

There are no words to describe the loss we feel. He will live forever in our hearts and memories

 

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  1. Kurt and Anne Sarty

    Anne and Family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all of his family and close friends as you deal with this tremendous loss.

  2. Doug and Dot Winters

    Dear Anne, Melanie, Adrienne, Jay and families,
    We were so very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Our deepest condolences to each and every one of you.
    Sincerely,
    Dot and Doug and family

  3. Louann

    Anne I am sincerely sorry for your loss. May you keep your happy thoughts of many years fresh at this time.

  4. Charlotte, Bobby and Peggy Kelley

    Anne, Melanie, Adrienne, Jay and families. Please accept our sincere condolences. May the wonderful memories help comfort you through the difficult days ahead.

  6. Deb, Chuck Sponagle - Taylor

    Our sincere condolences to all of Charlie’s family , a special virtual hug for you Anne our hearts ache for your heartbreak and we know that you are being held close and loved .
    God bless you all and may you have strength and support at this very difficult time.

  7. Enid MacKay

    Ann and family
    Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
    My prayers and thoughts are with you.

    Enid M.

  10. Sue Sheppard-Jackman

    Dear Anne and family:

    I am so sorry to hear about Charlie’s passing. I’m happy to say that I met him and had the pleasure of speaking to him. He certainly was very kind!
    Thinking of you and your entire family. Anne, I recall viewing your 50th wedding anniversary photos and thinking what a beautiful family!!!

    Sue, Quentin, Ben, and Samuel

  11. Leslie and Alan Robart Liverpool

    So very sorry for your loss . Charlie was one of my bosses over the years , working at different businesses. Great guy and always had words of encouragement and always willing to help out . His passing hit everyone very hard.

  13. Inez and Ray

    Anne our sincerest sympathy to you and family on your loss.Its difficult to put on words the loss you and family feel on Charlies death.Once again our sincerest sympathy. Inez and Ray and family.

  15. Judi Maillet

    Anne, Melanie,Adrienne, Jay & Charlie’s beloved grand children, my heart is breaking to see my good friend Charlie has
    passed away. Back in the day we had many a good times at Kinsmen/Kinetts. We formed a friendship that has lasted through the years. I would see Charlie from time to time & we would chat like old friends do, as if no time at all had passed since we last seen each other.Charlie you will be missed. God must have needed another Angel so he called you home. Until we meet again my friend. Rest easy.

  16. Inez Ray and family

    Anne its difficult to put in words the loss of C.harlie means to you and family also to the community.Our sincerest sympathy to you and family

  19. John & Nancy Leefe

    Dear Anne and Family, Nancy and I are shocked and saddened to learn of Charlie’s sudden passing. We chatted outside the post office just a few weeks ago and he appeared to be fine. Charlie was a valued councillor for the former Town of Liverpool and a key player in creating RQM. In later years, Charlie often visited the RQM office to serve the region’s office furniture needs. The community has lost a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we give thanks for a life well lived

  21. Kim

    Anne and family
    Thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in each other, family and friends
    Kim & Tim Clattenburg

  22. Judi & Ken Minard

    Anne and family:
    Sorry to learn of Charlie’s passing. He was always friendly and we enjoyed our chats when we would meet him.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  23. Mary Keirstead

    Anne, I was so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. He was always welcome in our office in Caledonia and I really appreciated his kindness and sense of humour. Wishing you and your family comfort.

  24. Kim (Grant) Cameron

    Anne, Melanie, Adrienne and Jay, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of growing up in Liverpool and spending time at your house and of course only finding out later in life that he made a very special visit every Christmas Eve. Sending love and prayers to you all at this very difficult time.

  25. Sally deRuyter

    Anne, Melanie, Adrienne, Jay & families:

    We are so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all his family.

    Sally deRuyter & family
    Scott (Ada), Mandy (Nick), Matthew (Jennifer), Samara (Colt)

  26. Warren & Karen Wagner

    Anne and Family. We are so sorry for your loss of Charlie. He was a great man and well known by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  27. Jason and Tracy Sperry

    Anne, Melanie, Adrienne, Jay and families know we are sending you love and strength during this difficult time. So very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing and our deepest condolences to each and every one of you.

    Jason and Tracy Sperry

  28. Andrea & Gordon Veinot

    We are so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing.Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time.

  29. Sylvia & Mike Langille

    Anne, Adrienne , Melanie , Jay and families,

    We were saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing! Take care and God Bless!

    Sylvia & Mike

  31. Gordon and Jackie Eisnor

    Anne and family: It is with great sorrow to hear of Charlie’s passing.Our sincere condolences to you and all your family.

  32. Clyde and David Whynot

    sorry to hear of Charlie,s passing miss Charlie with a friendly smile and a sense of humor i will miss walking by everyday seeing Charlie sitting out on his door step

  33. Allan and Beth LaRocque

    Anne and Family

    Allan and I are very sorry to hear of Charlie passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Charlie was a great fellow and he will be missed.

  34. Wendell and Susan Whynot

    Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. May family give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

  36. Ted and Sherri Roy

    Dear Anne and family, Ted and I are so saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. He was a good man. Remember all the wonderful years that you had and that will help you through this heartbreaking time. Thinking of you all, Ted and Sherri Roy

  37. Barb and Lorne Redmond

    Lorne and I were shocked to read of Charlie’s passing. We send our sincere condolences to you, Anne, also to Melanie, Adrienne and Jay, as well as all the extended family.

  38. Steph Van Der Pryt (Roy)

    Mrs. Welch, Melanie, Adrian, Jay and families,

    So sad for you all. Our condolences and thoughts are with you.

    Steph Van Der Pryt (Roy) and Family

  39. Paul and Shirley Neals

    So very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing.
    He was an extraordinary man in his community and
    will be missed by so many.
    RIP Charlie, your work on earth is done.

  40. Marie Lamrock

    It was with much shock and sorrow that I learned of Charlie’s passing. I was Council Secretary at the Town Hall when Charlie was a Councillor. We had so many good laughs and I always waited in anticipation for his next antic. Those good times are recalled often and I am sure he has left the same good memories with everyone he made contact with. May the good times you have shared with him be a blessing during this time of grieving. My sincere condolences to all the family.

  41. R Keith Wyer

    THE WELCH FAMILY
    MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ANNE AND HER FALILY ON CHARLIE PASSING I HAD THE PLEASURE OF YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP AND CO-WORKER WITH HIM …………HE WILL BE MISSED………KEITH WYERR.KE

  42. JP Hadskis

    Anne, Melanie, Adrienne, Jay , and families. I am so very sorry to hear this terrible news. Charlie was always a great neighbour during our time living on Church Street. Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.

  44. Lisa Whynott

    Dear Melanie and Family,

    I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I remember your Dad’s great personality, big smile, and his able to make people laugh. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

    Lisa Whynott

  45. Stephen and Christine Nickerson

    Very sorry to hear about Charlie passing. Condolences from the whole Nickerson crew.

  46. Anna-Stell Vaughn

    Dear Anne and Family:
    So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and sending my sincere sympathy.
    Anna-Stell

  47. Marjorie and Luke Powell

    Dear Anne and Family,

    We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. It has been strange the past few weeks to see an empty seat on the front porch as we walked by and not to be greeting Charlie as he sat out reading the newspaper. We will always think of him as we walk by. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

    Marjorie and Luke

  48. George and Janet Fletcher.

    We were sorry to hear about Charlie. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  49. Dennis & Linda MacKinnon

    Anne & Family, Dennis & I were so saddened to learn of Charlie’s passing. We have so many memories of our good times together, especially when we were in Kinsmen and all living on Bristol Ave. Our families were young together and we helped each other out when needed. Charlie had a great sense of humour, which we all enjoyed and was always there for his family, friends and his community. You will be missed old friend. RIP.
    Dennis & Linda

  50. Doris Francis

    Anne and family…so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing.Keep your precious memories close to your heart….they will help you through this most difficult of times.

  51. Crouses

    Dear Anne and family
    We both were very surprised and terribly saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. A great loss to your family and to our community. Our hearts and hugs go out to you all.
    Bev and Wayne Crouse.

  52. Shirley Melanson

    Although I live over in Digby,I am never far from Liverpool.I offer my sincere condolences to you Anne and your family.May God grant you the courage to carry on.

  53. Don & Mickey Hines

    Our condolences to Anne and family on the passing of Charlie. I was on Liverpool Town Council with Charlie where we developed a nice friendship. He was a very nice man to work know.

  55. Vicki Conrad

    Dear Anne and family,

    I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. I haven’t seen him in a good few years but I remember many a good, cheerful and respectful political chats. He was a fine community man. My sincere condolences during this sad time.

  56. Charlene and Bruce White

    Our deepest sympathy is extended to all of Charlie’s family. He was well respected and will be dearly missed.

  60. Hugh Mosher

    I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. My mind is spinning with memories of our work and social life together. It is sad but I can also smile about some of the silly situations we were in over the years. I do hope your memories will help you all going forward. Hugh

  62. Billand Anna Cox

    Anne and family

    We are sorry to read of Charlie’s passing, he was a good community man, Bill served on the Arena board with him and was on the county council when town and county councils were forming RQM. We extend our sympathies on his passing.

  66. John and Donna Murray

    Charlie was a good friend of mine and I often appreciated his sense of humor. We had some fun experiences that I will not forget. Through Kinsmen we got to know each other and had each other’s back! Anne , I hope you and your family treasure your memories!
    John and Donna

  67. Honourable Kim Masland, MLA

    To Charlie’s Family and Friends,

    I am deeply saddened to learn of Charlie’s passing. I always enjoyed chatting with Charlie – his sense of humour would always leave me walking away smiling and laughing. He will be so deeply missed by his family, friends and community. I hope your many precious moments comfort your hearts.

  68. Barbara Dennis(Young)

    Dear Anne and family,
    I just heard the news and was absolutely shocked.
    Please accept my deepest condolences. He was a great guy and my parents considered you both good friends . I can only tell you that the pain softens in time and the memories become sweeter

  69. Marion Seamone

    Anne & family; I am sorry to hear of Charle’s passing.My condolences to all during this difficult time.

  71. Anne Conrad

    Anne and family

    So shocked to hear of your loss!! Over the years our office had the pleasure of dealing with Charlie when making equipment purchases. He was a great guy! Thinking of you all!!

  72. Alex and Pauline Wong

    Anne and family,

    With heartfelt sympathy, may you find comfort in your loving memories, he will be dearly miss !

  73. Jewel and Dave Wilson

    Anne and family
    Our thoughts are with you at this time of great sorrow.
    Very sad for your loss

  74. Jean Strum

    Dear Anne and family: I was shocked and saddened to hear about Charlie’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I really got to know Charlie when we served together on Liverpool Town Council. He had a wonderful smile and sense of humour not to mention a great business head. We all appreciated his contribution. In the days ahead try to remember the good times, it really does help to handle the grief and sense of loss that you feel. May God be with you in the days ahead.
    Sincerely,
    Jean Strum

  75. Duncan MacIsaac and Goretti MacIsaac

    To the Welchs;
    It has been all said. Charlie was just a good guy , great husband, father and grandfather. What a wonderful family he has left to continue the goodness he always spread. He is and would be proud. That is what he wanted. Rest in peace my friend. Job well done.

  76. Jen Kuzmicz

    Very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing – he was funny and kind and raised his kids to be good people. Sympathy to Anne and Mel, Adrienne and Jay and all those lovey grandbabies.

  77. Donnie & Brenda Vaughn

    So sorry for your loss…we had many many laughs working together at the clothing store !! Terrific sense of humour !!He will be missed..but lives on in our memory !!!

  78. Phyllis C Tutty

    Anne and Family,

    Please accept our condolences at this time of mourning. Charlie’s passing was so sudden,

    Our prayers are with you Anne and Family.

  79. David F. Large

    Anne and family,
    I was saddened to read Charlie’s obit in the Herald this morning…. Another friend gone too soon. Our friendship extended back to the Kinsmen days of fun, leadership and meeting the community’s greatest need, Town Council and business. Liverpool will remember his long service and be a little poorer for his loss. Our sympathy goes out to Anne and their family.
    Dave

  80. Sandy Cross

    Anne and girls, so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. He was a fun loving guy who always told a joke or two when you met him. Always remember who you were even if it had been years since you last seen one another. He was a great guy and taken way too soon. Anne take care. RIP Charlie

  81. Leon & Norma Robertson

    Ann and family, we are so sorry to hear of Charlie passing. Our condolences to you all at this sad time.

    Leon & Norma

  82. Manson and Nancy White

    To Charlie’s FAMILY,

    We were shocked to learn of his passing., We offer our condolences. Take care.

  83. Lynn Rafuse

    Anne,Melanie,Adrienne & Jay,My condolences to all of you and your families.Charlie gave much to the community but so much more to his family.Thinking of you at this sad time.

  84. Paul MacInnis

    Dear Anne,Melanie,Adrienne, Jay, spouses and grandchildren.

    My thoughts have been with you since first hearing of Charlie’s passing. Like so many others, I have the vivid memories of times spent together, the conversations, his laugh, his appreciation in the irony of much in life. He was so comfortable and at home within himself and with others; there was no posing, no falseness.

    Perhaps those personal traits account , in part, for his effectiveness and the generosity of his personal time spent in service to his community. It is a measure of the citizen, husband, father and grandfather that has left us now.

    It is without question that Charlie will be greatly missed in the community. He exemplified the best qualities of the conscientious citizen. It is in his volunteerism and service that he showed us by example, not by talk. His life and his work for his town is the stuff of greatness. It is what makes our communities and our society work.

    We will miss him more then we know.

    Your brother and uncle, Paul

  85. Beatrice Delong

    Anne & Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Treasure all the great memories as they are yours to keep. My Deepest Condolences to you all. Take Care

  86. Del and Lois Sparkes

    Lois and Del Sparkes
    We were so shocked to hear of Charlie’s passing. We would often meet in the post office and have a little chat. He will be missed. He was such a nice man, always the same and kind pleasant man.
    We offer our condolences.
    Lois and Del

  87. Beatrice Delong

    Anne & Family: I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. My Sincere Condolences to you all. Treasure all the great memories as they are yours to keep. Take Care.

  90. Annette Hartlen

    Anne and family
    I was so shocked to hear of Charlie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care of each other .

  91. Wendy and Gary Feindel

    Ann and family.
    We are so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you all.

  93. Philip& Holly Smith

    Dear Welch family,
    We were truly saddened to read of Charlie’s passing. We didn’t see him often as the years moved along, but it was always great to see him and have a little chat . He had such a good outlook on life!
    Charlie was a wonderful addition to the area and was such a good soul; always willing to serve his community to make it a better place.
    Thinking of his whole family as you say goodbye.
    May all the memories of good times through the years bring you solace and peace.
    Holly and Philip Smith

  95. Diane Munro

    Anne and family
    I am so sorry to read of Charlie’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to you all.
    Take good care of yourself during this difficult time. Sincerely. Diane

  97. Pamela Mutsaers

    Dear Anne and Family. I am so sorry for our loss of Charlie. Shared many laughs over the years.
    Take care, Pamela

  98. Dan Swansburg

    Our condolences to Anne and family. Brenda and I have many fond memories of Charlie. Our favourite is the New Year’s Eve Charlie and Dan made a visit to the hospital as Father Time and Baby New Year .
    Dan and Brenda Swansburg

  99. Roger & Valerie Wilcox

    Dear Anne and family,
    We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Charlie’s passing! Our thoughts are with you “all” during this most difficult time.Please accept our sincere sympathy.

  100. Gale Deveau

    To all of Charle’s Family, please accept our sincere condolences. We were sorry to read of Charlie’s passing.

    Art and Gale Deveau

  101. Cathy Wentzell

    Thinking of you all during this time of sorrow.
    Please know that many friends and community members
    share your loss and will be close by when needed.
    Rest peacefully, Mr. Welch…

  102. Sue Beaumont-Rudderham

    Ann my thoughts are with you as you deal with your loss, its a tough road but I know you have the strength and support to travel it.

  103. Donalda and Jerry McGuire

    Donalda and Jerry McGuire just read today of Charlie’s sudden passing ; we were shocked and send our deep caring sympathy especially to you Anne , Melanie ,Adrienne ,and Jay . An extremely difficult time for you all. We loved you Guys and always enjoyed your friendship and fun at our reunions , I knew Gary passed and Marjorie told me . We spoke about you at that time , Kent & Nikki just had a baby Boy Russell and his older Sister Maya almost 3 yrs .so at this time despite COVID we drove to Toronto & flew to Calgary.Russell was in NICU for 2 1/2wks . Thinking of you and will remember you all in prayer . Our love and hugs surround you as you journey on without the Love Of Your Life , Anne .

  104. Glen and Diane Dexter

    Anne and Family,, We are so sorry for your loss. We have lots of fond memories of Charlie through Kinsmen and hospital events Thinking of you all at this time.

  105. Linda Lucier

    Anne and family. Such a shock to hear of Charlie having passed away. I’m sure it was so hard for the family. You have always been such a close and loving family. Just know that many of us are thinking of you with love and concern. Take care of each other , as I know you will. Sincere condolences .

  106. BRENDA CRAIG

    Anne & family. My sincere condolences for your loss.
    He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
    God bless ,Brenda Craig

  107. Jeff Miller

    My Condolences to all of you. Charlie was a Great Guy and brought up a Great Family. Life is not fair sometimes but remember all the Good Things ! The Obituary was Spot on! Jeff miller

  108. Doug and Pat Lohnes

    Anne and Family : We were saddened to learn of Charlie’s passing. Several fond memories of Charlie through Kinsman and myself in the Lions club. Always enjoyed Charlie is any situation . Please accept our condolences ,wishing you every strength to see you through this difficult time.

  110. Mary

    The Welch family
    So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. He was know by everyone as a kind man. My sincere condolences to the family.
    Maybe Porter

  112. Susan Linda Levy

    To all of Charlie’s family and friends, please accept my sincere condolences along with my Mom’s Joyce Whynot

  113. Elizabeth

    Anne and family. So sorry to read of Charlie’s passing. Charlie was a kind, friendly man.
    Please accept our condolences.

    Nelson and Liz.

  117. Mervin Bernadette Hartlen

    Ann and Family so sadden to hear of Charlie’s passing he was a great husband father and grandfather may all your good times love and memories help you through this difficult time. our thoughts and prayers with you all.

  118. Joe Whitty

    I would like to pay my respects to the entire Welch family. Charlie was a wonderful man in every respect. I send my love and prayers R.I.P. Charlie

  121. Marion Croft

    Was so surprised to read the sad news of Charlie’s passing. Remember the early days in Liverpool when he worked at Max Harding’s while Anne worked at the hospital. Sincere condolences to you, Anne, to and the entire family.

    Peter and Marion Croft

  122. Rick Clayton

    Anne,
    I met Charles (and you) in the mid 90’s as a co-worker and we became friends instantly. He worked hard yet always available to lend his junior peer a helping hand. I could tell that Charles enjoyed his life. He would often have me in stiches with stories of his youth and, just as often, speak fondly of you and his loving family. I’m so sorry for your loss Anne. My condolences

  124. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    Anne and Family, we are very sorry for your loss. He was a man of many talents. Treasure the Memories. Our Condolences to you and all your family.. Our Prayers are with you at this sad time.

  125. Lesley Chandler

    Anne, Melanie, Adrienne and Jay,
    I remember all the fond memories made at your house – and always feeling very welcome there. Charlie was always so friendly -He had a way with people and I will always remember his approach when a few of us needed to be reminded how young people should act – kind and straightforward with a plate of the best ‘apple jacks’ around ! Sending much love to all of you. xoxo

  126. Sonya Eddy

    My condolences to Charlie’s beautiful family. He was a lovely person, which is certainly reflected in all of you. We will be keeping everyone in our thoughts.

    Sonya, Gerard, Ella and Calum

  129. Alta Mason

    Dear Anne and all your family. I am so saddened to read about Charlie’s passing. My heart goes out to all of you at this most difficult time. Keep those amazing memories close as you walk this difficult journey. Sending healing hugs and prayers. May knowing others feel your pain and are there for you lighten your grief.

  130. Donna and Kirk Whynot

    Anne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

  132. Brenda Knox-Townsend

    Dear Anne, Melanie, Adrienne, Jay and Families:

    We were very saddened to read about Charlie’s passing. So sorry for your loss. He worked hard for his community and made contributions in so many ways. As you travel through this journey of grief, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Gary & Brenda Townsend

  133. David Wilson

    Dear Anne, Melanie, Adrienne, Jay (and family),

    We are deeply saddened to hear that Charlie has passed.
    Reading the condolences listed here is a testament to Charlie’s impact in the community and how beloved he was by those who knew him.
    We will miss him and hope that this poem brings some comfort and solace to the family.

    Love,
    David & Brenda W

    “Crossing the Bar” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

    Sunset and evening star,
    And one clear call for me!
    And may there be no moaning of the bar,
    When I put out to sea,

    But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
    Too full for sound and foam,
    When that which drew from out the boundless deep
    Turns again home.

    Twilight and evening bell,
    And after that the dark!
    And may there be no sadness of farewell,
    When I embark;

    For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place
    The flood may bear me far,
    I hope to see my Pilot face to face
    When I have crost the bar.

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