Charles “Charlie” Andrew Whynot
April 13, 1944 – November 29, 2021
All you had to do was meet Charlie Whynot to know that he was a man who would be happy to drive you to an appointment or the airport, anything to lend a hand; unless it was a really good crib hand, in which case he preferred to keep it for himself. Fifteen two, fifteen four he’d count while he skunked you with a smile so big that you couldn’t help but smile along with him.
It is true that Charlie was an avid Blue Jays and Canadiens fan, but his most sacred teams were any that his grandchildren played on. Rarely missing a game, Charlie travelled with Stella around the province to sit in hockey rinks, find a bleacher for a basketball game, set up a chair at a baseball or soccer field, anywhere really where he could watch his grandchildren play. He was always proud of their accomplishments no matter how small and they were always proud of his ability to sniff out the canteen at any venue.
Charlie was a long time resident of Brooklyn and had an unparalleled love of the smell of the cow and pig manure at his hobby farm on Richardson Street – something that will always bring a smile to his long-time friends and neighbours. He was a loyal and cherished member of the community as well as an employee of Bowater Mersey from the time he was a teenager up until his retirement. One of his favourite pastimes in retirement was convincing Stella to move to the Annapolis Valley to be closer to family, which they did in 2013. Bampy spent summers in the strawberry fields with his grandkids, never eating a berry until the picking was done for the day.
Charlie lived and died with his family by his side and he cherished every minute with them. He was so incredibly proud of his kids and would do anything for them. He will live on most in the hearts of Stella, his wife of 40 years; his children Andy (Linda), Kerri (Mark) Thorburn, and Renee (Greg) Levy; grandchildren Kurtis, Avery, Mya, Charley; along with many extended family members and friends. He loved all of “Charlie and Stella’s kids” that were cared for in their loving home over the years. Charlie will cross the bridge to PEI as he always wanted to do, visit a Valley farm and strawberry patch before resting peacefully with his first wife, Pamela, in the Brooklyn Cemetery.
Charlie loved to be early for everything. He’d show up early for a school pick up saying, There’s Bampy’s girls, or, Hey Buddy! He would affectionately tell you, Bye Dear so that he could head off nice and early for his next “pop in” on friends or family – oh, and lord help you if you were the cause for him not to leave on time. Indeed, Charlie loved to be early, but those who loved him most are pained to have had to be early to say goodbye. If life is a crib hand, Charlie’s was a 29 and he will be deeply loved, forever missed and always cherished.
As dad always did…smile big, love hard, and always be kind.
Charlie’s family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Hazen Burton, the Palliative Care team (Nurse Linda, Dr. Burgess, Jackie West) and the lovely VON nurses. Donations in Charlie’s memory can be made to the CAREY ME fund. https://www.vrhfoundation.ca/carey-me/
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Tim McDonald
So sorry to learn of Charlie’s passing. I bowled with Charlie and Stella many years ago in Liverpool and I have always remembered his huge smile and wonderful sense of humor. He was a great guy! My sincere condolences to all of his family.
Geraldine Fraelic
He’ll be missed! We’ll always love his family!
Carrie Rand
Charlie was a gift and his best traits live on in his children and grandchildren who will love him always, miss him dearly and continue to live in ways that would make him proud. Happy to have known him and hope his family is comforted by all the amazing memories during this heartbreaking time.
Charlotte and Bobby Kelley
Stella and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May the wonderful memories of Charlie help you through the difficult days ahead.
Ray &Evey Wolfe
Please accept our condolences. Worked with Charles at Bowaters
Donna and Kirk Whynot
To Charlie’s family, so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He will be missed by his family and friends, hugs
Paul & MaryLou Smith
Stella, Andy, Renee, Kerri and family(s).
Our deepest sympathy and condolences in the passing of Charlie. He was always kind, generous and a very loving family man. May he Rest In Peace. May the many memories help ease the grief you all feel. May the blessings be.
Paul and MaryLou Smith
Brenda Foley
My sincere condolences to the family. Charlie was indeed an awesome man and a great boss!!
Shelly Hill
Thinking of you all during this sad time, Keep your memories close. Although I did not know Charlie personally I know he was one super human very loved.
Rick Ellens
Dear Stella and family
Very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing…he was truly a great neighbor, always willing to lend a hand or just a wave. It was so nice to see you both drive up Richardson Street after you had moved…take care.
Warren and Karen
Stella and family. We are so saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. We have fond memories of him from the years he lived in Brooklyn. He was a wonderful man and will not be forgotten. Cherish your memories
Carlie Croft
Renee and family
I am so sorry to read of your dad’s passing.I can still see him bringing you the big brown lunch bags to work when you were pregnant with Avery.He was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug & Dot Winters
We all have great memories of Charlie.
Tell lots of good Charlie stories and share your memories. Know you are in our thoughts.
Doug & Dot
Scott Hutchison
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Our most heartfelt condolences to all of the family. I enjoyed working with him so much,and on the odd time ,corrupting him with some of our actions with the emergency response team.
Bev and Gail Davison
We are thinking of all you at this difficult time. It is consoling to know of all the special memories that you have been able to build as Charlie made sure that he was a part of his family. He truly will be missed.
Glenda Martin
SORRY to hear of the huge loss of an important and very love member of your family, sending lots of hugs and love Glenda n Dave Martin
Michael & Kimberley Foote
Condolences to you and your family Renee.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers after such a terrible loss.
Kocipers
Our deepest condolences.
Clayton Smith
A truly nice man. My condolences to the entire family.
Kevin and Cathie Wentzell
What a lovely tribute to a man who was everything you said he was.
We were saddened to learn of Charlie’s illness and now, our hearts ache a little more.
Take comfort in your wonderful memories and know that he walks with you each day in your heart.
Hugh D Mosher
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. I have fond memories of time spent back in the day. My thoughts are with you Stella and all the family.
Ken & Judi Minard
Stella and family
Our deepest condolences.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Our condolences to Stella and all the family. He was a friend to everyone he met. We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David & Judy Whynott of merely point
I am sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Charlie was an interesting guy to chat with knew Charlie all my life he was only 4 months younger so we had a lot to chat about back in our early years. Bless you all at this sad time.
Donna Denison
My deepest condolences to Charlie’s family. He was such a great guy and the smile in the picture you posted here is one we all remember so well.
Elizabeth
Stella and family.
Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Please accept our condolences.
Nelson and Liz.
Gordon Eisnor
A friend for many years.My sincere condolences to all Charlie’s family.
Cathy Wentzell
Stella and Family
We are saddened to learn of Charlie’s passing.
Please know you are in the thoughts and prayers
of many.
Cathy and Rollie
Ruth Anne Zwicker & Kevin Cole
To all of Charlie’s Family
Thinking of you all during at this difficult time. You’ve written a beautiful tribute to a very special man. Charlie was a great friend and neighbour. Sending sincere condolences. Take care.
Dan Swansburg
I will always remember our times at the Log Brook deer camp . We might not have hunted much but we sure ate and drank well. Charlie loved to play crib and tell jokes and stories. We often only got to bed just before sunup but always were ready for the next day. Charlie was one of a kind.Sincere condolences to Stella and all Charlie’s family.
Jim Peach
To the family, please accept my deepest condolences. As above he was a great guy & fun to be around & to torment. We had many laughs with him as part of the emergency response team at the mill. I was also a union stewart and wrote up a couple grievances ( as a prank only ) just to hear him growl. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Helen Fox&David Fox
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
Kathy Veinot
Stella & All of Charlie’s Family:
Please know that you are in our thoughts. As we sat last night in Dad’s living room recalling stories of Charlie, some made us chuckle and some made us cry but they all made us realise what a great man he was. He touched so many lives in different ways. All of the children that passed through your doors have fond memories of the lessons he instilled in them as he did with his grandchildren also. He was also a member of “Eric’s Coffee Club ” and those men have quite different memories of him. It is hard to say good-bye to someone you love but it is never really good-bye because they are in our thoughts and lives forever. Please remember Charlie with a smile on your face and a chuckle in your heart because I for one will never forget his wonderful smile
Eric Huskins and
Chubby and Kathy Veinot
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
To all the family we are sorry for your loss
Lynn Nickerson
So so sorry for your loss, what a great great guy. He was so loved by you all. Love Lynn Nickerson, Linda and Deke’s friend
Faye Levy
Stella and Family,
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Charlie. I hadn’t seen Charlie since you moved to the valley. Hold on to all your precious memories as they will help guide you through this most difficult time.
Faye
Neil & Cheryl Selig
Stella, Andy, Kerri, Renee and families,
Neil and I are so very sorry for your loss. Charlie was genuinely a good human and a great man.
His smile and that twinkle in his eye will be forever in our memories.
Wishing you comfort as you navigate through this difficult time.
Warmest regards,
Neil & Cheryl
Beatrice Delong
Stella and all of Charlies Family: I am so very sorry for your loss. Sincere Condolences to you all. May all the great memories give you strength for the days ahead. He was a great man who will be missed by all.
Rodney Knox
condolences Andy and all of Charlies family at this difficult time.
Carla,Tony Zwicket
So very sad to hear of Charlie’s passing. Met him early on when Tony lived beside him. He was always a favorite person. So sorry for the family’s loss. He leaves a huge void I’m sure. He was one of a kind!
Doug and Pat Lohnes
Dear Stella and Family: We were so sorry to learn of Charlie’s passing. I was fortunate to have worked with Charlie when his desire to be early and on time stood him well. He brought a smile to the work place every day and left you with a feeling of joy that you had spent time with him.
He was one of the best.
Maryann and Scott Rhyno
Deke,Linda and Kurtis.
We are very sorry to about Charlie. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are in our thoughts. Cherish your memories as they will help in the difficult days ahead
Maryann and Scott
Wendy and Gary Feindel
Stella, Renee and family.
We were saddened to hear of Charlie’s illness and passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful person. Hold your memories close.
Billand Anna Cox
Stella and family
We are saddened to read of Charlie’s passing he was a great guy, his smile would make you fell better, we extend our sympathy to you all.
The Richardson's
Our deepest condolences Stella, Andy, Kerri and Renee. We will always have fond memories of the many years spent living next door. Charlie was a wonderful man and will be loving remembered by all who had the fortune to know him.
Charles and Elizabeth Richardson
Cathy O’Brien
Susan M MacLeod
Stella, Renee, Kerri, Andy and family
Murray and I have spent many cherished moments with Charlie the past several years on our visits to Kentville not knowing that he would be gone in such a short time. It breaks our hearts that he is gone, but certainly Charlie will not be forgotten. He was loved by his family more than anyone will ever know. When Murray and I play a good game of crib, we will think of Charlie with affection. We love you all.
Susan MacLeod and Murray Cluett