CHARLES BIRCHMORE WARD Passed away peacefully at North York General Hospital on Saturday, May 27, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 81. He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia, beloved daughter June Barkie and grandchildren Jason, Justin and Jonathan. He is also survived by his siblings Flomay, Doreen, Vergensie, Carol, Raul and Arnold. Loving brother-in- law to Aileen Walcott. He was an amazing uncle to many nieces and nephews. Charles was a past Master of Eureka Lodge No. 20. He was a dedicated employee of Pepsi Cola Canada for over 35 years. He was an avid golfer, cricket player and singer. Charles will be dearly missed by many friends and co-workers, too many to mention. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at North York General and Sunnybrook Hospitals who assisted in his care. Many thanks to Dr. Debra Birnbaum. Visitation will be held at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home (8911 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L3R 5G1, 905-305-8508), on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will take place also at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, Monday, June 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. Donations in memory of Charles may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society . “He did it his way.” Online condolences may be made at www.chapelridgefh.com