Charlie (Charles) Joseph Leon Moreau was born in Redvers, Saskatchewan and was raised in Bellegarde, Saskatchewan. He was one of twelve siblings. He is predeceased by his parents Author and Julie Moreau and two brothers, George and Albert.

Charlie lived in British Columbia, where he was married to Linda Caston for 37 years. They have a daughter Elya and son-in-law Freddie Yoho who reside in Ohio U.S.A.

Charlie and his family loved in Nelson, Crawford Bay, Riondel and finally Cranbrook. He passed away at Cranbrook’s East Kootenay Regional Hospital on November 6, 2022.

Charlie worked in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and in British Columbia. In B.C. he worked for Cominco (Trail), The Nelson Post Office, food and other deliveries from Nelson to as far as Argenta and Johnson Landing, He did landscaping around the Nelson and Riondel areas and was an orderly at the Willow Haven Nursing Home (Nelson) where he met his wife Linda (co-worker). They lived in Nelson and then moved to Crawford Bay with his family and then on to Riondel. When living in Riondel, Charlie did lawn care for some of the seniors in the area. The only thing he complained about with this job was the weeds, especially the dandelions.

He would whenever possible pitch in when help was needed even when he as in pain.

Charlie enjoyed cooking, fishing and going for walks with his faithful dog Kelly Anne who is predeceased. He played hockey with the medical team in Nelson. He loved travelling especially by Amtrak train to Ohio to visit family. He loved to sing and also spending time reading his Bible. Through it all, his delight was in his Lord and Savior and with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law.

The Celebration of Life is planned for May, in Crawford Bay at Kootenay Lake Community Church and interment in the Crawford Bay Cemetery. May was his favourite time of year.

Charlie will be sadly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Mental Health Organization. Cards can be dropped off at the Celebration of Life.