Obituary of Charles Thomas Campbell, Glace Bay

Charles "Charlie" Campbell
Glace Bay

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Charles ' Charlie' Campbell ,age 62, on Friday, July 14th,2017 at his little piece of heaven on the Mira.

Charlie was a retired and well respected employee of Service Canada. He was a dedicated volunteer to the community with Minor Hockey, the Miners Museum and several other organizations. He loved hockey, both playing and watching, spending time in Mira with his family and in the last couple of years he especially enjoyed fishing with his special granddaughter, Ella. Charlie was a hard worker and was always helping others. He had a great sense of humor and was known for his one liner jokes trying to make people laugh.

He is survived by his wife and best friend Celeste (Edmond); his children Sonya (Kirk), Dale ( Laura Leigh) and Chris; his two precious granddaughters, Ella and Nora; step-granddaughters, Abbie and Maya; brothers, David (Mildred), Barrie (Ethel) and Bernita; his in-laws, Bernie and Wanda Edmond; numerous nieces and nephews.

Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Bernie and Marion (Hay) Campbell.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. The funeral mass officiated by Fr. Anthony O'Connor will be celebrated  Wednesday, July 19 at 11 am in St Anne's Church, Glace Bay. A reception will immediately  follow in the foyer.

Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
 
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca