Kenric “Ken” Charlton
February 14, 2022
CHARLTON, Kenric “Ken” – After struggling with several illnesses, Ken Charlton, formerly of Chatham and Northern Bruce Peninsula, passed away at Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia, on Monday, February 14, 2022, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Gloria for 25 years. Loving father of Kenric D. Charlton of Petrolia. Adored grandfather of Kendra, Kaylie, Kylie, Kenric, and Jessie. Dear brother of Allan (Carol) Charlton, and Maureen (Jack) Newman. Also loved by his step-son Sean (Shawna) James, their children, their grandchildren, and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Kenric and Marjorie (Hoskins) Charlton, his sister Sharon (John) Manax, and his brother Dick Charlton.
Ken was employed at Union Gas for 37 years starting in the Meter Department and through training and education (UWO) retired as Manager, Benefits. He was an Officer in the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment Army Reserves and a proud member of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. There will be a scattering service at Christ Church Memorial Scattering Gardens in Lion’s Head this summer. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ken are asked to consider Christ Church Memorial Scattering Garden – Lion’s Head or the charity of your choice.
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Our deepest condolences Gloria & family on the passing of Ken. We sure have some very wonderful memories. Will definitely miss that sense of humor. Sending you all love & prayers.
Gloria - my sincere condolences on the passing of Ken. I worked for Ken for many years in Benefits and I have lots of fun memories of those good old days. He was a wealth of knowledge and also had such a great sense of humour. He will be missed by all who knew him. Take care Gloria.
Gloria and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your beautiful memories will help you through this difficult time.
Gloria please accept my sincere condolences. I first met Ken when I joined the regiment in 1964. After he left our paths would cross at times when we would have some great laughs. May he rest in peace
Gloria, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I always enjoyed Ken's company. He will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in the loss of Ken. He will be missed by many.
Gloria and family, our sincere condolences in the passing of Ken. We enjoyed our visits with Ken in Lions Head. He will be missed.
We had a lot of good times with Ken. He will be missed!
Gloria Please accept my condolences for the passing of Ken. I recollect that I have known him for 60 some years, having meeting him as a fellow officer in the Regiment and later as a Hospitaller.I have many fond memories that we shared together and discussed over “a wee dram” May he Rest in pease
Gloria, my sincere condolences to you and your family on Ken's passing. Ken was a wonderful gentleman. Hugs!
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Christ Church Lion’s Head
Memorial Scattering Garden
55 Main Street
Lion’s Head ON
N0H 1W0
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Dear Gloria, Paul and I were so sorry to hear about Ken's passing. Know that we are thinking of you and sending our love. May his memory always be a treasure and a blessing for you and the family. Leslie and Paul Conway
~ Leslie Robbins-Conway and Paul Conway