Charles Edward “Charlie” McDougall
1939-2022
Charles
Edward “Charlie” McDougall – age 83 of Black River Lake, NS,
passed away on December 27, 2022, in the Valley Hospice, Kentville
with his family by his side.
Charlie
was born March 31, 1939 in Sydney, NS, one of twelve children to the
late John and Anne (Wall) MacDougall. After Charlie left school, he
joined the Canadian Armed Forces. During his time posted at Camp
Aldershot, he met his future wife, Doris Rogers. Together, they had
three beautiful children: Julia Ann (Jim) Lee, David (Helen) McDougall
and Deborah (Blair) Schofield with whom he resided. Charlie had the
arduous task of raising a young family due to the untimely death of
his wife. After serving with the Armed Forces for 20 years, including
the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals and Black Watch Regiment, he
retired as Corporal and settled in Kentville, working for ACA for over
18 years. He was also a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion
Kentville Branch No. 6. He lived for his family always putting
everyone else’s needs ahead of his own. Charlie was not
difficult to get along with his easy-going personality and kindness
towards others. He adored his seven grandchildren, Kelly Lee, Tammy
Lee (Nathan Hiltz), Cheyenne (Will) Decker, Adam (Brittany) McDougall,
Jonathan (Candace) Schofield, Nicholas (Katie) Schofield and Dryden
(Meghan) Schofield and 16 great-grandchildren, Jaden Keizer, Cohen
Lee, James Charles Lee, Logan Hiltz, Reanne Decker, Jordan Decker,
Janette Decker, Anthony Decker, Sebastian McDougall, Mason McDougall,
Austin Schofield, Hayden Schofield, Elaina Schofield, Madelyn
Schofield, Oakland Schofield and Duncan Schofield, who all knew him as
Little Grampy, affectionately named by his great-grandson,
Austin.
Charlie
loved to play darts and his scratchers. He always enjoyed his time
playing the VLTs and visiting the Casino with his grandson, Jon, who
he lovingly called Sidekick and with his niece, Cathy who he
affectionately called Diamond Lil.
Charlie
was predeceased by his wife, parents and siblings, Sally Prosser, Mary
McGarry, Kate MacNeil, Duncan MacDougall and John MacDougall; great
grandson, Logan Hiltz; and brothers-in-law, John Rolfe and Bill
Martell.
Charlie
is survived by brother, Peter, Riverview, NB; sisters, Betty Ann
Rolfe, Calgary, AB; Marilyn Redshaw, Patsy Field, Donna Martell, and
Bonnie MacDougall, all of Sydney, NS; brothers-in-law, George Prosser
and Gerry McGarry; sister-in-law, Nina MacDougall; as well as many
nieces and nephews.
Charlie’s family would like
to extend their sincere thanks of appreciation to the wonderful staff
and volunteers at the Valley Regional Hospital Chemo Clinic and Valley
Hospice for the exceptional care they
provided.
Family
and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Thursday, January
5, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the White Family Funeral Home,
Kentville with a Legion Tribute service starting at 6 p.m. The Funeral
Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6 in St.
Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. Father John
MacPherson officiating. For those unable to attend, a video webcast of
the service will be available on-line on Saturday, January 7 by 10:00
a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley Hospice or
the Valley Regional Hospital Comfort Care Fund.
Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the
White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. To view
the video webcast or to leave words of comfort for the family please
visit: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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19392022
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Charles Edward Charlie McDougall 19392022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia
Condolences to the family Had the pleasure of knowing Charlie for a lot of years RIP