Charles’ Obituary
Wesley, Charles Orion – 81 of Shelburne. It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Orion Wesley announces his passing on June 12 2020 at the age of 81. Charles was the son of the late Guerdon and Anzo (Gosbee) Wesley of Shelburne. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by siblings; Mabel (David), Bernard, Marjorie, Flora, and a son in law Richard MacLeod (Liverpool). Charles was a loving father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather. Charles’s lifelong passion was working with wood. He spent all of his working life as a Shipwright, building and working on wooden ships at MacKay’s Shipyard, Cox’s shipyard and Shelburne Marine. He was very strong and hardworking, and was sought after to build and repair wooden ships in Annapolis Valley and New Brunswick. In his younger years, after working long days, he spent weekends building a house for his growing family and he helped friends do the same for their families. He could build just about anything, with details included and he could turn it out using only hand tools. After retiring, he gave tours at the Dory shop on Shelburne’s historic waterfront. One of Charles proudest personal achievements was his sobriety of over 40 years. He is survived by his common law wife, Janet O’Connell, Shelburne. His first wife Priscilla Wesley, Shelburne and lovingly remembered by his 8 children; Jerome (Tina), Wendell (Belinda), Althea (Ricky), Geraldine, Amanda (Peter), Ronnie (Penny), Linda, James (Lori). Charles will also be fondly remembered by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home Shelburne. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.huskilson.net
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Charles Orion Wesley September 19 1938 June 12 2020..
H.M.Huskilson funeral homes and crematorium
Death notice for the town of: Shelburne, Province: Nova Scotia