Obituary of Charles Herbert Bullock
BULLOCK, Charles Herbert
Charles Herbert Bullock passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at age 99. He is predeceased by his brother Ernest Bullock, sisters Kathleen and Anne. Charles leaves behind his beloved wife of 67 years, Grace (nee McCready), his children, Wendy McLaughlan, Suzanne Bullock, Andrew Bullock and Andrew’s son Dylan; his sister Jean Frost and many loving nieces and nephews.
Charles Bullock, Herbert to his family, was born June 3rd, 1922 to Ernest and Anna Maria (née Mairs) on Staten Island, New York. He served in WWII as an Xray technician in a hospital in England. After the war Charles attended University of California at Berkley earning a degree in chemistry. In 1953 he visited Lansdowne, Ontario and met and fell in love with Grace McCready. They were married on June 5, 1954 and began their life together in Plainfield, New Jersey. Later they moved to Kingston, Ontario where Charles worked at Queen's University until his retirement in 1987. His greatest joy was his 3 children and grandson.
Steadfast, gentle, perceptive, brilliant but humble, thoughtful and compassionate, an avid golfer and philosopher; he challenged and supported us. Our sorrow is profound; our thankfulness that he will always be a part of us is even deeper.
A Celebration of Life will be held at James Reid Funeral Home, (1900 John Counter Boulevard) Kingston, on Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at 2 pm. Interment at Sand Bay Cemetery near Lansdowne in the Spring.
For those who wish to attend, due to Covid 19 concerns, the family states that only those who are able to show proof of double vaccination are permitted to attend the service. Masks must be worn.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations by cheque payable to, Sand Bay Cemetery, c/o Harry Meyer (Treasurer) 71 Junetown Road, Mallorytown, Ontario K0E 1R0.
