Obituary of Charles William Caunt

Charles (Charlie) William Caunt, beloved husband of Mildred Caunt of Calgary, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2005 at the age of 85 years. Charles was born on January 22, 1920 in London, England and later immigrated to Canada with his first wife Betty. Charles was a passionate golfer and enjoyed woodworking. He worked for the City of Calgary in Building Maintenance and was also instrumental in the development of Calgary 1st Financial. In 1984, Charles and Mildred were married. Together they enjoyed two cruises, and travelled to England. Besides his loving wife Mildred, Charles is also survived by his son Michael Caunt; and his two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Ray Caunt and Lynn and Bill Barnes, all of Calgary. He is also survived by three grandchildren and their spouses, Paul and Armina Caunt, Susan and Cameron Farn, Cathy and Kiley Simpson; and his great-grandchild, Aiden Simpson. Charles was predeceased by his first wife Elizabeth (Betty); his sisters, Alice Amey and Ellen (Nell) Ely; and his brother Ted Caunt. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. John Griffith, Presider. A Graveside Service will follow at Queen’s Park Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at 11:30 a.m.. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. The family would like to express their thanks to the Staff at the Beverly Care Centre. In living memory of Charlie Caunt, a tree will be planted by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.