Charlie passed at home with family on Monday, April 8, 2019, at the age of 79, after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 44 years, Lorraine, and his sons, Bob (Paula), and Sean (Sarah). Charlie will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Jake, Alisha, Josh, Chloe, Isabelle and Charlie; siblings Marjorie (John) Odell, Dorothy (Jack) Pearce and Robert (Melanie) Chapman; and by his nieces and nephews.

From a young age, Charlie's entrepreneurial spirit was evident.  In 1951, he was recognized as Toronto's Paperboy of the Year.  In 1977, Charlie along with his brother Robert, purchased Allcolour Paint from their father George.  Together, Charlie and Robert successfully led the company until it was sold in January 2019 and Charlie finally retired.

Charlie loved to be active and to be around people.  As a young man, he played on a championship football team while he attended St. Andrew's College.  Charlie, along with wife Lorraine, joined several clubs including the Oakville Golf Club (22 years), Windstar on Naples Bay in Florida (19 years) and Beaver Valley Ski Club (joined 1986).  Wherever Charlie went, he made many dear friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville. Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 12, 2019, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Reception to follow. Donations can be made in memory of Charlie to https://acclaimhealth.ca/donate