Obituary of Charles Terrance Humphries

HUMPHRIES, Charles Terrance – 77, Halifax, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2011, in the QEII Health Sciences Center. Born in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Charles and Delphine (Seward) Humphries. Charles served during the Korean conflict with the Royal Canadian Navy on HMCS Haida, and was proud to have been present on the HMCS Quebec for the coronation review. Later he worked for the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission until his retirement. He was a long time member of the Lions Club and was an avid hockey fan. Charles was a loving husband, father and grandfather who doted on his grandchildren. He will lovingly be remembered and never forgotten by his wife, Margaret (Short), Halifax; son, Terry (Diane), West LaHave; daughter, Anita (Laird) Bolt, Halifax; grandchildren, Amanda and Graham Bolt; brothers, Robert (Ruby), Corner Brook, NF; Grace (Joe) Feltham, Ontario; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the care of J. A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. In keeping with Charles’ wishes, there will be no visitation. A service of remembrance will be held on Monday, March 28 at 1PM in Emmanuel Anglican Church, Rev. Dianna Brett-Frye officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles’ memory may be made to the QEII Health Center Foundation.