Charles Samuel RE
RE, Charles Samuel (BA, B.Ed) August 2, 1951 – July 12, 2016 After a brief illness, Charlie passed away at Hamilton General Hospital on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at age 64, with his family by his side. Predeceased by his father Anthony Re (Tony), mother Lily, and little sister Linda Marie. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Elizabeth; son Jeremy (Jessica) and grandchildren Tenebre and Ianto; and son John-Paul (Tania) and grandchildren Elunia and Julliet. Also survived by his siblings and their spouses, children, and grandchildren – Joe and Grace; Mary Catherine and Tom (Adam; Kendra and spouse Jason: Victoria, Mikayla, and Jamison; Bridget and spouse Andy: Lily); and Theresa (Daniel and Mark). He will be much missed by his sisters-in-law Jane and Julie Naczynski. Will be dearly missed by his Saturday Gage Park and Sunday morning LaSalle Park football buddies as well as his colleagues and students at Gary Allan High School, where he was a popular teacher of adult and at-risk learners. Greatly loved by his neighbours, as well as all who knew him. Charlie was an automotive enthusiast and liked nothing better than to be behind the wheel or under the hood of his dream car, his Miata. He was also more than happy to get under your car to help you if you were having mechanical troubles. A natural teacher, he never failed to turn a car repair into a learning opportunity. He ensured that the work he did was well explained and that you understood the process he followed. He took particular delight in his role as grandfather and was very involved in the lives of his grandchildren, who called him “Pops-Pop.” An ardent and lifelong supporter of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Canadian football. A seasoned globetrotter, Charlie enjoyed travel, driving himself and his family across Canada coast to coast, as well as to New York, Colorado, Florida, and many trips to Manitoulin and Sauble Beach. He embarked on several cruises of the Caribbean; as well, he visited Italy, France, and Hawaii. Resting at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton. Visitation on Saturday, July 23rd, 1 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8:30 p.m. Visitation will take place Sunday, July 24th, from 1 – 3 p.m, a Celebration of Life will take place at 2 p.m., followed by a reception. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada (www.childrenswish.ca or telephone 1-800-700-4437).