Della Jean Charlton 1916-2008
Della Charlton (nee Connell),
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 13, 2008 at Sunset Manor, Collingwood, Ontario in her 93rd year. Della, beloved wife of the late William Charlton and the late Wendell Phipps. Dear mother of Bob and his wife Agnes of Stayner, Ontario, Jim and his wife Louise of Kirkland, Quebec and John and his wife Ruth of Warkworth, Ontario. Grandmother of Julie and Robert. Della dedicated many years to the UCW of St. Lambert United Church. Visitation at Collins Clarke MacGillvary White funeral home, 307 Riverside Drive, St. Lambert, Quebec on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Friday, August 22 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service to be held at St. Lambert United Church, 85 Desaulniers Blvd, St. Lambert, Quebec at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 22, 2008. If desired, donations in Della’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Mom is buried with Dad on the top of Mount Royal Cemetery not far from the gate opposite the parking lot for Mount Royal park. Turn left when you go through the gates to the small circular driveway. The grave is located near a crab apple that on the day was bearing fruit sweet enough to eat directly from the tree.
Jim, John & Bob Charlton standing graveside beneath an apple tree.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
My deepest sympathy to the family, Della was a close and dear friend for many years and I have some wonderful memories of our times together and she will be long remembered. Betty
August 20th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I wish I knew the magic words to say, to take away the pain and hardship, the loss of your loved one has brought into your lives. I don’t have those words, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I cannot pretend to know how you feel- because your grief belongs to you - but also know that the loss of such a precious, person as Aunt Della saddens us greatly.
August 21st, 2008 at 12:27 pm
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Della’s passing. Our thoughts are with you as we remember her fondly.
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:48 pm
I was so sorry to hear the news about your mother. Anne and Sheila join me in sending our deepest sympathy.
Della was a great friend and neighbour and we had many happy times together.
September 18th, 2008 at 5:59 am
She was my very favourite cousin and was always such a lot of fun to be with. We were fortunate to have her and Wendell visit us in Switzerland in the 80’s. Please pass on our condolences to the rest of the family.