Obituary of Charles C. Jefferies

Jefferies, Charles C. – Graduate of RMC Graduate of Queen’s University – M.Eng. Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Providence Manor on Friday, January 27, 2017 in his 86th year. Loving husband of 59 years to Mary Ellen (nee Gravelle). Dear father of Patricia Romero (Ricardo), Joe (Brenda) and Mike (Debbie). Cherished grandfather of Rachel and Rhiannon Romero, Katie, Luke, Jacob, Meghan and Melissa Jefferies and Matthew Desjarlais. Brother of Susan, Jean Donofrio (Ed), the late Raymond (Therese) and the late Roger (Cathy). Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews. Charles served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and later worked as a Superintendent for the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and an avid boater. Special thanks to Father Charles Gazeley and the compassionate staff and volunteers of Providence Manor who cared for Charles’ spiritual and physical well-being. Visitation will be held at JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME, 1900 John Counter Boulevard on Monday, January 30th from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (392 Palace Road) on Tuesday, January 31 at 1:30pm with Monsignor Joseph Lynch officiating. Rite of Committal with prayers to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions in Charles’ memory can be made to UHKF (Providence Manor Redevelopment).