Charles Michael "Charlie" Dale – 82, Bible Hill. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on Thursday, January 8, 2015, in the arms of his loving family, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born September 26, 1932, in Truro, he was a son of the late Charles and Eva (Dorion) Dale. He had been ill for the last couple of years and never complained.
Charlie was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro. He worked at Nova Scotia Youth Training Centre for 22 years and then went into the nursing home business until his retirement in 1998. He loved hockey, especially the Toronto Maple Leafs. He coached hockey and ball teams and also played hockey for years. He belonged to Truro Curling Club and Truro Golf Club in former years.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Florence (MacLean); son, Michael (Kim); daughters, Trudy (Phillip) MacBurnie, Colleen Dale, Donna (Leo) Van Kroonenburg, Darlene (Chris) Hanson; sister, Nellie Carmichael; sisters-in-law, Catherine Dale, Margaret Dale, Mary Crooks; brother-in-law, Sandy (Sharlene) MacLean; grandchildren, Melissa (Jason), Dustin, Tiffany (Jeff), Ashley (Tyler), Craig (Natalie), Amanda, Leo Jr. (Andrea), Michael, Jessica, Alicia; great grandchildren, Michaela and Kenzie; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Gordon in infancy, Wilfred, Jack, Fred; sisters, Mary, Eva; brothers-in-law, Allan Carmichael, Desmond MacEachern, Lawrence Crooks, Peter MacLean, James MacLean, Wesley Blair; nieces, Cathy MacEachern, Debbie MacLean, Betty Blair; nephews, Dale Carmichael, John D. MacLean. Charlie’s family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors on 3rd floor, Colchester East Hants Health Centre, and a special thanks to his family doctor, Dr. Neil Bower.
Charlie’s family will receive friends from 2-4, 6-8 p.m., prayers at 7 p.m., on Friday, January 9, 2015, in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro, where Mass of Christian Burial will also be held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015, Father Francesco Pirisi officiating. Reception will follow in Campbell Hall. Spring interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Charlie’s memory to Kane’s Kitchen are welcomed. (Please make cheques payable to Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and put Kane’s Kitchen in the memo.)
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Charlie’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com