I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Charles “Chuck” Corby. To his granddaughters, Nicole and Amber, please know that Chuck thought the world of you, and often talked about how happy he was concerning your accomplishments. He was very proud of his girls, and beamed all over with the arrival of his first great grandson, Kylo, courtesy mother, Amber. He truly loved you all.

Chuck also experienced great sorrow in his life with the passing of his wife, Valerie, his daughter Valerie and son inlaw, Ed.

I met Chuck in 1975 at work and together with Julian we become friends; we called ourselves the, “Three Amigos”. Chuck, was the glue that held us together. We often gathered for coffee at various doughnut shops, and Chuck was always waiting for us, coffee ready sitting on the table and usually with a doughnut! It took some careful planning to return his generosity.

Chuck was a great “raconteur” and enjoyed talking about events in his life of which I will attempt to relate.

He joined the Canadian Army, Lord Strathcona Horse, in 1948 served a 2 year stint then enlisted in the RCAF where he enjoyed a 23 year career. Chuck, had three different trades while in the RCAF. The first, “Airframe Technician”, the second, “Aeroengine Technician” and the third, “Radar Technician Ground”. He attained the maximum group level in each trade which was 3, and when commenting on his service career he called himself a “Group 9 Tech”.

In 1973, Chuck retired from the military, joined the RCMP and after training became a Network Controller on the newly formed CPIC system. Chuck was an Electronic Technician “par excellence”. As he related to me, “he had a nose for trouble” when he successfully diagnosed a power supply problem by the smell of burning components. The problem was quickly rectified with a minimum of computer downtime; he informed me later that this act resulted in a promotion.

Chuck was humble in nature but possessed a very strong work ethic; he led by example. His attention to detail was legendary, and he always thoroughly briefed his co - workers on equipment status. He often arrived on duty well before his shift was to begin, thus allowing the person he was relieving to go home early. A truly selfless example of his character.

Chuck had a fondness for the old RCAF days, especially on the hanger line working with Harvard aircraft. One day he was able to relive those moments when he accompanied me on a flying lesson (Harvard) in Wetaskiwin. Chuck was in his glory and as I remember, joked with the pilot ,“if you have any problems with the plane I’ll fix it”. Chuck stayed on the ground and took several memorable pictures of which I cherish.

After retiring from The RCMP in 1983 having serving 10 years, Chuck became a Member of the RCMP Veterans’ Association and received his 30 year pin award at a special ceremony in 2015; he expressed his desire to give this award to his granddaughters.

Chuck retired to pension, completing 35 years of service in 1983, and for a few years later worked for the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires in several locations in Edmonton.

The “Three Amigos” body count is now down to two, but we know Chuck is still with us in spirit, so the “Three Amigos”, Chuck, Julian and Don will live on.

Rest in Peace Faithful and Loyal Friend

Per Ardua Ad Astra

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Charles “Chuck” Corby. To his Granddaughers, Nicole and Amber please know that Chuck thought the world of you and often talked about how happy he was concerning your accomplishments. He was very proud of his girls and beamed all over with the arrival of his first great grandson, Kylo, courtesy mother, Amber. He truly loved you all.

Chuck also experienced great sorrow in his life with the passing of his wife, Valerie, his daughter Valerie and son inlaw, Ed.

I met Chuck in 1975 at work and together with Julian we become friends and called ourselves the “Three Amigos”; Chuck was the glue that held us together. We often gathered for coffee at various doughnut shops and Chuck always arrived early, had the coffee ready sitting on the table and usually with a doughnut! It took some careful planning to return his generosity.

Chuck was a great “raconteur” and enjoyed talking about events in his life of which I will attempt to relate.

He joined the Canadian Army, Lord Strathcona Horse, in 1948 served a 2 year stint then enlisted in the RCAF where he enjoyed a 23 year career. Chuck, had three different trades while in the RCAF. The first, “Airframe Technician”, the second, “Aeroengine Technician” and the third, “Radar Technician Ground”. He attained the maximum group level in each trade which was 3, and when commenting on his service career he called himself a “Group 9 Tech”.

In 1973, Chuck retired from the military, joined the RCMP and after training became a Network Controller on the newly formed CPIC system. Chuck was an Electronic Technician “par excellance”. As he related to me, “he had a nose for trouble” when he successfully diagnosed a power supply problem by the smell of burning components. The problem was quickly rectified with a minimum of computer downtime; he informed me later that this act resulted in a promotion.

Chuck was humble in nature but possessed a very strong work ethic; he led by example. His attention to detail was legendary and he always thoroughly briefed his co workers on equipment status. He often arrived on shift early thus allowing the person he was relieving to go home early. A truly selfless example of his character.

Chuck had a fondness for the old RCAF days, especially on the hanger line working with Harvard aircraft. One day he was able to relive those moments when he accompanied me on a flying lesson (Harvard) in Wetaskiwin. Chuck was in his glory and as I remember joked with the pilot ,“if you have any problems with the plane I’ll fix it”. Chuck stayed on the ground and took several memorable pictures of which I cherish.

After retiring from The RCMP in 1983 after serving 10 years, Chuck became a Member of the RCMP Veteran’s Association and received his 30 year pin award at a special ceremony in 2015; he expressed his desire to give this award to his granddaughters.

Chuck retired to pension, completing 35 years of service in 1983 and for a few years later worked as a Commissionaire in several locations in Edmonton.

The “Three Amigos” body count is now down to two but we know Chuck is still with us in spirit so the “Three Amigos”, Chuck, Julian and Don will live on.

Rest in Peace Faithful and Loyal Friend

Per Ardua Ad Astra

Jeanne and I are so sorry and sad to read our Dear friend Charles has passed away. Our prayers and sympathies go out to Nicole and Amber and family. Charles and Valerie and little Valerie " were a big part of our family over the years. RIP Dear Charlie.

To Nicole and family... I was so sadden to hear that Charlie had passed away. Thank you Nicole for letting me know. Even though both my husband and I only knew Charlie for a short time we know that we always could count on some really good joke telling between the three of us. It was a pleasure helping him when we were needed too. We know he loved his family very much as he often talked about everyone in such high regards. He always said “He was very Blessed to have people looking out for him”. He had such a certain kind of spunkiness to him and always had a smile on his face. He was a very kind man and was always appreciative all the little things we were able to do for him. I know he loved talking and socializing with us when we came to visit. I know my husband Les particularly enjoyed the jokes between the guys. I will miss his smile the most... Rest In Peace Charlie — thanks for allowing me the little time we got to know each other.

With Deepest Condolences,

-Carla and Les