The death of Charles Alder, 78,
of Coburg, NB, occurred at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 after a period of illness. Born
in Anderson Settlement, Charlie was a son of the late Sydney and
Jessie (Cadman) Alder.
Charlie and Sheila
enjoyed many days together fishing. He also had a passion
for his garden and worked tirelessly in it each year.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 24 years,
Sheila (nee Allen); seven step-children, Darlene, Diane, Cheryl, Bud,
Timmy, Harry and Helen; three brothers, Olen, Austin and Ernie
(Audrey) as well as a sister, Debbie.
Besides
his parents, Charlie was predeceased by a brother, Arnold and sisters
Violet LeBlanc and Hilda Nicholson.
Honoring
Charlie's wishes, cremation has taken place and there is to be no
visitation. A graveside service will take place in the
Midgic Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements are under the
care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin, (538-2241).
Donations in memory of Charlie may be made to the
Canadian Diabetes Association.
Condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Charlie's online obituary at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the
funeral home Facebook page.