CHARLESJOSEPH BLACK

CHARLES JOSEPH BLACK With sadness we announce the passing of our father Charles Joseph Black at the age of 92. Charlie was born in Campbellford, Ontario and lived in London and Toronto before settling down to raise his family in Ottawa and beginning a long career with the CBC. He died peacefully in his sleep on September 15, 2016. Charlie was predeceased by his wives Evelyn (nee Allemano) and Willowdene (nee Tomkinson) and his siblings Arthur, Gerard, Margaret, George and Dan. He will be greatly missed by his children John (Mary Lou), Barbara (Bob McFarland), Margaret (Jon Gilberg), Carol (Marc Iacovelli), Dan, Doreen (Juan Carlos Cabrera), Karyn (Bryan MacKell), Penny (Kerry Holliday), Wendy (Dave Griffiths) and Diana (Irma Jimenez). He was adored by his grandchildren Sandra, Gregory, Derek, Jeffrey, Scott, Madelaine, Jeremy, Alexa, Christian, Lucas, Sophia, Christopher, Daniela, Andres, Jason, Brendan, Kristen, Karyn Lisa, Braden, Devon and Connor. He leaves behind his great-grandchildren Isabelle, Nathalie, Eden, Zoe, Ethan and Austin. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Thursday, September 22nd from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (796 Eyer Drive, Pickering) on Friday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Canadian Cancer Society and would be greatly appreciated. A book of condolence may be signed online at www.mceachniefuneral.ca