June 22, 2007 Dear Uncle Charlie, It was so nice to see you last summer in PEI. You lived a very fulfilling life and have left us with wonderful Uncle Charlie stories that bring smiles to our faces. You wore the names Big Charlie, Father, Uncle Charlie, and Grandfather as a badge of honor. It meant something to you to make a difference in our lives with words of wisdom, food in our bellies, or shelter over our heads. You will be truly missed. Love, Lynn Hodgins(Dunn) Rosie's daughter Lynn Hodgins (Yuma, AZ) Contact me

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.God has done a mighty work, and it showed in Charlie with his gentle spirit.Now he is resting in the Lord.God bless you.Wayne and Linda

Dad, If I had my pick from the Sea of Galilee I couldn't have a better Dad than you. Love you Dad. Your sailor son Philip Charlie, You were such a great father-in-law. Even if you were right about the 12 inches of snow that Maine was going to get that day in April when we were sitting in the parlor visiting you and Ma. WOW what a long drive home that was. Your love, guidance and patience(lots of patience) carved Philip into the man he is today. I thank you for that. We both love you and all of the family very much. You were right though it does take an Irishman 40 years to grow up. We will miss you down here and look forward to the day when you greet us in heaven. Until then watch the weather channel and keep us posted! Love, hugs, and kisses your daughter-in-law Kim

June 19, 2007 DEAR UNCLE CHARLIE, THERE WERE SO MANY TIMES WHEN YOU WERE THE WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOUR WISDOM, BUT WE FEEL YOU ARE AS CLOSE TO US AS IF YOU WERE HAVING TEA IN OUR KITCHEN. LOVE, TED AND KAY Kay Kopp (Rockland, MA)

I love you Grandpa Charlie--(even though you did call me a "sheep stealer.") Love Sonia

you were such a loving man i know that you will be missed by many.i am greatful of the time that we had here with you in az. we love you very much. everyone is in my thoughts and my prayers.

To Phil and Mom, Our deepest sympathies to you both. Please know that we are thinking of you at your time of need and that we love you. Allen and Jessie

Dear Laura and Family, Thank God for the comfort and peace you have knowing that your dear Charlie, Dad and Grand-dad has won the prize and is now experiencing the ultimate with Jesus. He has joined the "cloud of witnesses" and we will see him again. God,s Blessing today and always, Elizabeth

I had the honor of being there when you accepted the Lord. We'll see each other again and spend some time in the Garden. Hugs, Prayers and Thank You for the inspiration and support.. Much Love Ralph

We will always remember you as a strong man, made stronger by the hand of God and the blood of Jesus. We enjoyed each time I was in your presence and We will enjoy it again in Heaven. In Christ, Ron & Johanna Kussmaul

Charlie we will miss you very much you did a lot for us when you were in AZ. wish we could have been there to see you before you left us condolences to the family especialy to Debbie & Charlie you will be miss a lot Love Always Jim & Louise

Dear Uncle Charlie,Thanks for all the great memories,even the cod liver oil...Love Terry

Uncle Charlie,Your faith has inspired me. Your manyyyyyyyy stories entained and taught me.Your love has blessed me especially your great support and encouragement in believing for Gabriel`s maricle.Russell said our son Gabriel has lost a friend and I say heaven has just come richer.I know if Gabriel could speak he would say thank you for all your prayers.All my love and prayers aunt Jean and cousins I`ll see you when I get to heaven uncle Charlie.Thanks for the memories Russell,Geraldine &Gabriel

Charlie you always treated me with such love and respect I will miss you dearly. I have so mamy memories especially my first driving lessons.You truely had nerves of steel.I`ll miss your warm hugs.My sympathys go to my dear sister Jean and to you my neices and nephews.May our God of all comfort hold you in His embrace.I`ll see you when I get home.Say hi to my folks for me LOVE ANNA.

We'll miss you Dad... you sure have provided us with plenty of " story " material. See ya in heaven (do we get a mansion close to yours?)

thanks for all the stories and memory's and the yellow beans from the garden

DadI have wounderful memories of you and your love of people and a good meal I wish I had the opertunity to make you one more of your favorite omelets that you loved so much . Bill said maybe one more week-end to go yard sailing and sampeling snacks at BJ's. We Love you so much Dad Tony & Tracey move over were cutting in as Dad's neighbors in our family mansions. SMILE see you all there I hope we don't have to bunk togeather han enough down here. Ha! Ha!

I love and miss you very much.i remember all the good times we had memories that will never be forgotton. I love you and you will always be in my thoughts

Dad I Miss you but will always remember what you taught me, and that is how to go for things that matter the most, I learned alot when I saw you and Mom hand out food to the poor, and talked to those who needed advise, I saw your passion for politics, I saw a man who stood for the right no matter what the cost, And I saw a Man who Loved his wife and Children, And I learned by you when I saw little things being done when you did'nt see me, I saw what God done for you when you lived for him, I will miss taken you and Mom out, but know I will continue to look out for Mom while you home in Heaven, And will do my part and keep praying for the rest of the family to keep on the road to Holiness, I love you,

We remember Charlie as being a very unique special man. A man's man. God blessed you with a beautiful wife and many wonderful children and grandchildren. Loved the conversations we've had with you. We'll see you up yonder.

Dear Papa, Your love was so beautiful words cannot describe. You are my Dad to ya know! I will miss still being "The Baby" and dropped eggs on toast!!!! And always being reminded that "your # 1 Kid". We all know you told us that one!!!heh heh!! Papa your my #1... PS. Make sure Jesus knows that we want a city block for your offspring!!!! I love you, Laura, Mike,Thomas &Roger

June 19, 2007 BIG CHARLIE: I'M GOING TO MISS YOU. BUT I KNOW WE WILL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN, I WATCHED WHAT GOD HAS DONE TO YOU AND THE LOVE HE WAS POURING INTO YOU. AND HOW HE CHANGED YOU INTO A LOVING AND CARING,GENTLE MAN..CHARLIE YOU WERE ALWAYS A PART OF MY LIFE.GOOD TIMES AND BAD, YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE. EVEN THE NIGHT I GAVE MY LIFE TO THE LORD.YOU WERE THERE PRAYING FOR ME. YOU GAVE ME MY FIRST BIBLE.AND YOU SIGNED IT. AND YOU ASKED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO COME INTO MY LIFE AND CHANGE ME.AND I SAID IF THE HOLY SPIRIT COULD CHANGE BIG CHARLIE, HE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH ME. HA-HA. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. I LOVE YOU CHARLIE AND I WILL MISS YOU.TILL WE MEET AGAIN ENJOY HEAVEN I HEAR ITS AN AWESOME PLACE. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR FACE WHEN YOU MEET JESUS. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. BILLY AND LAURIE,KRISTA,JON MCDONALD (BUZZARDS BAY, MA)

I LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH YOU HAVE BEEN AND WILL ALWAYS BE A BIG INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE

Charlie I will always remember the days at the pool you enjoyed playing with all the kids especially Sara. You will be missed and we all will remember you fondly and with love. We pray for the family to have the strength needed to get all of you through this difficult time. Love always

Margaret and Myra, Laura and I are thinking of you all and keeping you and your family in our prayers.

We cant be there with you all but we just want to express and send our deepest condolences. We love you all and will miss Grandpa very much. We have been blessed knowing such a wonderful man. He was not only the best Dad but the best father-in-law and grandpa the my children and I had the previlege of knowing. Mom---we love you very much and giving you a great big hug right now--can you feel it? Dad will always remain in our hearts and always be remembered Love always Cheryl and Joe

To my Grandpa, I know that you have lived a long and wonderful life. I remember as a young boy we would go for walks out in Golden Acres and you would tell me and Joseph stories about the war. You would sometimes even act them out for us. I always loved seeing you and Grandma, it always meant that I would get a good breakfast and a cup of tea, then after that Joe and I would go outside and play around in the yard. I will never forget you Grandpa and you are one of the reasons that I joined the Army. Now maybe one day I can do the same thing to my grandkids as you did for us, great stories and lots of love. I love you Grandpa. Love Mike

Margaret,Myra & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know how hard it is to lose your Dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure he is at peace and looking down at his wonderful loving family. My deepest sympathy. Sorry I can't stop by. If I can do anything at all, please call me. Love, Cathy

Dear Jean and family. We were so sorry to hear of Charlie's death. We wish we could have visited with him during his short stay here in PEI this summer. It will seem strange NOT to have him visit with us and leave with a fruit cake tucked under his arm !. Maureen will particularly miss his little tomatoes that he always grew in his garden in Pinette We will keep Charlie and all of you in our hearts and our prayers. Love Anita and Maureen xoxox

I'm going to miss you very much. It's hard not to think of long days at the swimming pool playing when I think of you. I know that you had a long good life. And you left people with many good memories. To your family, you are all in my prayers. Love you very much.

Very sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Uncle Charlie, we knew you so well.You gave us so much of yourself in life.Thank you so much for the part of me that is because of you.Your love and spirit will be with me always. My dear sweet uncle,my gentle giant.Have a wonderful time in heaven and we will see you there,have the tea ready. I will miss you untill then. I love you. your neice Rosie

Uncle Charlie, I have always had these special memories of you when I was a little girl. Your home was always a safe haven for my mom (Rosie), Lynn, Dee, and I when things got tough. Thanks for paying me 50 cents to eat the tomato soup that I liked anyway to fatten me up. I remember getting to go get ice cream with it at the corner store. I am happy you got to meet my daughters (Ashley and Alyssa)this past summer. They got to meet My uncle Charlie that they have so often heard great stories about. You are in my heart and I will see you one day soon. All my love to the family on this day and always. With Love Your Great Niece, Lisa M. Demar (Dunn) (Rosie's Girl)

Dear Myra and Margaret, Sorry to hear about your dad passing. It's never easy losing a loved one. Your dad was loved by everyone at the hospital. We all will keep you both in our prayers.

June 19, 2007 BIG CHARLIE: I'M GOING TO MISS YOU. BUT I KNOW WE WILL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN, I WATCHED WHAT GOD HAS DONE TO YOU AND THE LOVE HE WAS POURING INTO YOU. AND HOW HE CHANGED YOU INTO A LOVING AND CARING,GENTLE MAN..CHARLIE YOU WERE ALWAYS A PART OF MY LIFE.GOOD TIMES AND BAD, YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE. EVEN THE NIGHT I GAVE MY LIFE TO THE LORD.YOU WERE THERE PRAYING FOR ME. YOU GAVE ME MY FIRST BIBLE.AND YOU SIGNED IT. AND YOU ASKED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO COME INTO MY LIFE AND CHANGE ME.AND I SAID IF THE HOLY SPIRIT COULD CHANGE BIG CHARLIE, HE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH ME. HA-HA. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. I LOVE YOU CHARLIE AND I WILL MISS YOU.TILL WE MEET AGAIN ENJOY HEAVEN I HEAR ITS AN AWESOME PLACE. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR FACE WHEN YOU MEET JESUS. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. BILLY AND LAURIE,KRISTA,JON MCDONALD (BUZZARDS BAY, MA) Contact me

Philip and Kimmy and to the rest of the family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. I Love You guys. Blair

We were so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. It has been a privilege over these past few years to get to know him and Laura a little better. What a wonderful heritage he has left behind in his children and grandchildren. Tremendous blessing! We are praying for you and your family at this time and are thanking HIM for HIS wonderful PEACE and LOVE. God Bless You All. Dave and Dianne Gaudet

Dear Uncle Charlie,Thanks for all the great memories,even the cod liver oil...Love Terry

Dear Charlie, We will miss you. You leave us with 59yrs of memories. All the years in Boston,Rockland,Then in our golden years in Florida,and our last visit here on PEI. how you loved the Island.remember the MC.MAC. resturaunt. The beautiful gardens you grew,and how you loved my beet salad,but most of all Charlie, John and I will remember, how you shared all of what you had.We will keep these memories close to our hearts untill be meet again in heaven.And may God give comfort to my beautiful sister, and all our neices and nephews. Our love and gratitude . YOUR SISTER AND BROTHER IN- LAW JOHN AND ALICE AKA/ UNCLE JOHN AND AUNT ALICE

Well Dad, better late than never...I just discovered this sight and wanted to make sure I thank you for all the memories and shopping trips we made together. I can't believe its been over four years since I last held your hand or felt your embrace. They have been the longest years of my life. I am very grateful for the time we had together...til we see each other again...I remain faithful to your memory dad! Love always dad, Your son, Leo

To all the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.