Robert CHARLTON

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CHARLTON: Robert Frederick Charlton, was born in Kelowna, British Columbia November 25th, 1926 to John Charlton and Ada (Cox) Charlton. Bob passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, on Sunday, March 23, 2014. He is survived by his children, Brian Charlton (Anne), Bonnie Charlton Ireland, Robert Charlton (Rose), Gary Charlton (Cindy), and Barry Charlton (Jocelyne); his grandchildren, Tuesday and Brendon Ireland, Myles Pollock and Katrina Charlton, Cara and Warren Charlton, Ashlea and Brayden Charlton; and great-grandchildren, Karmen, Easton and Aiden Charlton and sister Mavis. Bob was predeceased by his wife Doreen of 57 years and sisters, Margaret, Hylda, Doreen and Lois; and his grandson, Phillip Haines. Bob grew up on the family farm in Rutland B.C. As a young man Bob worked at various jobs in the logging industry, railroads and at his sister and husband’s bakery before joining the Army in 1952 with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and was stationed in Calgary where he met and married Doreen Wiggins. It was a typical military life with postings to various locations including Shilo, Manitoba in 1965 until 1976 when he retired and moved to Medicine Hat to work in Suffield as a civilian for DND. After full retirement Bob and Doreen moved a few times before settling in Churchbridge Saskatchewan. Bob did not travel much and was happiest when home with his cats. When Doreen passed away Bob made sure cards were sent to everyone in the family on their birthdays and anniversaries including the great grandchildren. Bob enjoyed playing guitar and singing country songs to the likes of Hank Williams and Hank Snow. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed golfing in his retirement. We will miss you dad, grandpa and great grandpa Bob and brother. A Family Gathering will be held in Arrow River at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Humane Society. Email condolences can be forwarded to: pcfs@sasktel.net . Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted Peter Carscadden Funeral Service Ltd., Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. (306) 745-3304.

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 29, 2014