Charles William Yorke, 86, of Collingwood, Ontario, passed away on May 1, 2022 at Bay Haven Long Term Care Home.
Charles was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on April 28, 1936. He graduated from St Michael’s, left home, and moved to Toronto where he was hired by the Canadian Pacific Railway and had a 37 year career. Charles was married to Claire (Buchanan) in January 1959-1991; they were married 32 years until her passing.
Charles and Claire were very involved in the Catholic Children’s Aid Society for 25 years taking in many children and newborns. Charles loved his LA Dodgers and Toronto Blues Jays; he even became a Toronto Raptor fan in the later years. And who could forget his love of music!
“La Da De, La Da Da”
Charles is survived by his sons Andrew (Lorna), Joseph (Lisa), Allan, spouse Jacqueline Williamson, grandchildren; Yvonne, Vanessa, Ryan, Victoria, and great grand children; Nate, Darnell, Markhi, DeMar, Avery, Jayla. Many nieces and nephews, stepchildren Shelley, Lisa and step grandchildren Jacqueline, Nathaniel, Robert, Stacey, and Andrew. As well as his long-time coworkers Joe and Doug.
Charles is preceded in death by brothers and sisters Mary Monica, Helen, Anna, John, Hilda, Mary Theresa, Genevieve, George, Nicholas, Mike, Rita, and son Charles.
Arrangements entrusted to Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood. A private burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Catholic Children Aid Society of Toronto or Heart and Stroke. The Yorke family wishes to thank Bay Haven Care Community Home for their outstanding care and support in a very difficult 6 months, we couldn’t have asked for anything more of the nurses and caregivers.. To sign Charles’ Book of Memories, please visit www.chattersonfuneralhome.com
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Death notice for the town of: Collingwood, Province: Ontario