CHARLES JOSEPH PINDAR

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CHARLES JOSEPH PINDAR It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Charles Joseph Pindar, at the Grace General Hospital on August 7, 2001. Charlie, or "Chuck", as many friends knew him, was born in Winnipeg, November 2, 1921. He is survived by his loving wife Edith (Ede) May (MacWilliam), daughter Shelly Hartle, granddaughter Kaylee Hartle, sister Roxie Vernon (Jim), nephew Tom Vernon (Gwen, Zac and Jay) of Burlington, ON, niece Suzy Kowaluk (Ken, Sam, Ben, and Drew), his dear Aunt Beryl Clegg (102 years) of Fairview, AB, with whom he kept in constant touch. He is also survived by Edes sister and brother-in-law Doris and Art Oliver of British Columbia and their families. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Marie and Sam Pindar; and by his first wife Mary Beth. Charlie retired from the Manitoba Telephone System in 1983, after more than 42 years of service, during which time he served a term as President of M.F.T.W. He was also a founding member of Decibel Credit Union. Charlie was a quiet man with a devillish sense of humour and always enjoyed telling how the Credit Union started in a "shoe box". Charlie was proud of his Naval Service as CPOEA3, on the Corvette HMCS Moose Jaw during the Second World War and at being at "D-Day". He became a member of the Winnipeg White Ensign Naval Club and was on the board of the proposed museum at HMCS Chippawa. In addition to the Volunteer Medal 39 - 45 and France, Germany Star Victory, Charlie received special recognition by being awarded the Queens Medal in 1977. The award of this medal is an expression of appreciation of worthy and devoted service rendered by the recipients in their various walks of life and of the esteem, in which their associates hold them. Charlie was a longtime devoted member of the South Winnipeg Kiwanis Club, serving as President from 1975 to 1976 and as Treasurer from 1973 to date. He took pride in his 20 years of service as a Board Member of Metropolitan Kiwanis Courts on Ness Avenue, serving two terms as Chairman of the Board from 1987 to 1988 and 1998 to 2000. To his great satisfaction, the new addition was completed during his last term. It was his desire to see a "solarium" constructed for the comfort and pleasure of his beloved residents of the Courts. With that in mind, if friends so desire, donations in Charlies memory may be made to the Solarium Project at Metropolitan Kiwanis Courts, 2300 Ness Ave. Special thanks to Grace Hospital ER, 3rd and 4th floor staff, Majors John and Cath McFarlance and his soulmate at Kiwanis Courts, Heather Ritchie. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St. Marys Anglican Church, 3830 Roblin Blvd. on Tuesday, August 14 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Gordon Dixon officiating. "He sailed lifes seas with truth and love His heart as big as the sky above Now his ship is sailing on a far away sea To a place where he will always be Safe and happy and free of all ills To watch over us from heavens highest hills God Speed Sailor!" Roxie NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 13, 2001