Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on August 21,
2010, Mr. Charles Melvin Neathway, husband of Mrs. Eunice M. (Mahar)
Neathway of Blacks Harbour NB. Born at Pennfield NB on December 26, 1920, he
was the son of the late William A. and Jennie Belle (Bryant) Neathway. A
loving husband, father and grandfather, in addition to his wife Eunice, he
is survived by five sons; Charles (Mary) Neathway of Vavenby BC, Ronnie
(Laurie) Neathway of Bethel NB, Jeff Neathway of Kamloops BC, David Neathway
(Marilyn Hawkins) of L’Etang NB and Philip (Jeannie) Neathway of Miramachi
NB, three daughters; Mary (Charles) Giddens of St. Stephen NB, Margaret
(Bryan) Butler of Chatham NB and Judy (Teddy) Vail of St. George NB, 12
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and
several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased
by two grandchildren, David Butler and Charles Giddens Jr and by two great
grandchildren; Kaylum and Jacob.
Prior to his retirement, Charles worked for Connors Bros. in Blacks Harbour
NB for over 40 years as a Foreman and Sealing Machine Technician. He enjoyed
woodworking, painting and doing small engine repairs for his friends and
neighbours. Charles was a veteran of the Second World War having served
overseas from 1939 until 1945 as a Gunner with the 105th Anti-Tank Battalion
of the 8th Hussars, seeing action in North Africa, Italy, Holland, France
and England. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 40,
Blacks Harbour. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage
Street, St. George NB from where the service will be held from the Gary E.
Waycott Memorial Chapel on Wednesday at 2 pm followed by the interment at
the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home will take place
on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service will
take place at the funeral home on Tuesday at 2 pm. In Charles’ memory,
donations to the NB Kidney Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice
would be appreciated by the family.