RICHENS, Charles "Charlie" Richens -
March 20, 1934 - April 21, 2024
Passed away peacefully on Sunday April 21, 2024 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa at the age of 90 years.
Loved and missed by his wife of 68 years; Mary Lou (nee Townsend).
Cherished father of Stephen (Christine), Donna (late-Bill), Stuart (Carolyn).
Loving Papa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charlie worked as a project manager at IBM for 42 years. He was an avid gardener winning many awards for his gardens and plants. He took pride taking his plants from little seedlings to blossoms full of colour.
Charlie was never idle, always volunteering with some project or service. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends, especially if it involved dessert.
Charlie had a legendary sweet tooth that few rivalled.
A memorial service to honour Mr. Richens’ life will be held at Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge on Monday April 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM with visitation to commence at 10:00 AM. Reception to follow.
As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Uxbridge Cottage Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
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