Obituary
Karel “Charles” Tuma
January 1, 1940-June 13, 2022
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Tuma, on June 13, 2022 at 82 years of age at Erie Shores Hospice after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Charles was born in Ruthven, ON at the family farm to parents Meri and Alois Tuma. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Churchill) with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Loving father and hero of Angela Hicks (Dennis) and Wanda Rodrigues (Joe). Cherished grandfather of Matthew (Chelsea) Rodrigues, Samantha (Kevin) Sawatzky, Cole (Jenna) Hicks and Patrick Hicks. Great grandfather of Mila & Maeve Rodrigues and Ellie Hicks. Dear brother of the late Antonia Kral, the late Frank Tuma (late Emily), the late Helen Lapos (late Jim), Alois Tuma (Francis). Brother-in-law of Tom Churchill (Mary), Judy Taylor (Bob) and Vicki Sheafer. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and his beloved dog Shiloh. After the passing of his father, Charles was left to take care of the family farm until it sold at which time Charles and Mary Jane purchased their own little farm. In 1965, he started his career at Chrysler where he dedicated the next 35 years. After retirement, Charles was able to pursue his love of boating, fishing and taking care of his pristine lawn. Not one to sit around and do nothing, he decided to work as a bus driver for Bailey Bus Line in Leamington. He really enjoyed busing the children back and forth to school and treating them at the end of the year to an ice cream from Dairy Freez. Above all, his greatest joy was the time spent with his girls, grandchildren and great grandchildren as family was everything to him. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 7-9 pm. A private family Celebration of Life will be held. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to Erie Shores Hospice or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Family and friends are encouraged to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Karel “Charles Tuma June 13 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Leamington, Province: Ontario