December 16, 1924 – July 9, 2014
Clapham, Charles John (Chuck) – December 16, 1924 – July 9, 2014. In his 90th year after a brief battle with cancer Chuck passed peacefully at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton surrounded by family. Predeceased by his wife Thelma, son Chuckie, daughter Joanne and great-grandson Carson. Chuck will be sadly missed by his children Greg (Renee), Ione (Bob) and Rusel (Rosina) and fondly remembered by his 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving sister June and her family. He will be fondly remembered by cousins, nieces and nephews. Chuck will also be sadly missed by his close friend Rosalie and the Lancaster family. Chuck was a dignified World War II Veteran. He was a supervisor at International Harvester, and a Plasterer by trade. He also co-owned a video game store in Westdale. He was a volunteer and member of the Dundas Senior Citizen Club. Chuck was also a proud 40 year AA member with Triangle Action Group and a great supporter and friend to many in the organization. He loved golfing, photography, playing pool, gardening, hunting, fishing, playing cards and a huge Hamilton Tiger Cat fan. The family wishes to recognize the care and support he received from the wonderful staff involved with CCAC, VON, Paramed and also the assistance he received from Veterans Affairs Canada. Cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Cattel Centre, 45 Main Street, Dundas (next door to funeral home) on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. As an expression of sympathy a donation made to Camp Trillium would be appreciated by the family.
To : The Clapham family.
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing Greg. Please accept our deepest sympathy, and know that you, and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
The McFarlane family. (Steve, Marianne, Cameron and Jason)
Greg, Renee, and all affiliated with the Clapham and Lancaster Family:
We were saddened by the news of Mr. Charles Chapman, but also relieved that he didn’t suffer unnecessarily. We know how much effort you and yours went through to form a vigil and make sure that someone was always with him. Special mention to Renee for her extended effort. Thinking of you! Al and Sandra
My deepest condolence to the Clapham family. Chuck was a great person and I enjoyed working for him. He will be missed.
Friends always leave our side with great regret. My wife Barbara and myself are happy to have shared a time with Chuck although all to briefly. He showed great support to my parents and our family when they passed and my time knowing him at the seniors club was one of enjoyment and an extreme amount of laughter and pleasant memories. We are glad to have shared some time with him.
In fond memory…Wally and Barbara Karschti.