Charles Alexander POPE

Charles Alexander POPE

Charles POPE Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Jun. 4, 2016.
POPE, Charles Alexander
Born June 16, 1946, Winnipeg, Manitoba; died May 31, 2016; known to family and many friends as 'Sandy'; a musician, writer and art collector. Predeceased by his parents, Ruth Evelyn Mackenzie and Charles Anstruther Pope, and by his aunt, Audrey Cecilia Pope; survived by his aunt, Betty Rigden Mackenzie, and by cousins, The Rev. Richard Graham Mackenzie, Sir Wayne Alexander King, Dorothy Jane Falt, Dawn Robbins Fuhrmann, Spencer Robbins, Roger Ashton and Elizabeth 'Liz' Ashton. Predeceased by friends including Dr. Daphne Powell Bell and James Matthew Maybank; survived by friends including Dr. Douglas Schoenherr, Dr. Jennifer Dickson R.A., Dr. Michel Gaulin, Frederick Osman, Jacob Krichaf, Guy Boyd, Carrol Anne Curry, Marjorie Mackeen, John and Barbara Hansen, Jessica Hansen- Wheaton, Marianne Osborne, Pamela Mia Paul, Anna Bilsky, and many more. At Charles' request, there will be no funeral or memorial service; cremated remains to be scattered over water.

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18 Entries

Laurie Hood

January 24, 2017

To my pal at The Faculty of Music at U. of T: Charles, we lost touch, and I've just discovered your illness got the best of you. I'm so sorry! I'll treasure the terrific letters we exchanged and I'll always remember you with much affection.

Luc Pat Iole

July 23, 2016

I will never forget you, Charles. I am really sorry for your family and Candy.

July 16, 2016

dear friend,thanks for sharing part of your great life the last five years,I'll miss your posts r.i.p Chales

Shirley Ann Cowden

July 5, 2016

Eternal light grant unto him oh Lord and may he rest in peace.

Shirley Ann Cowden

July 5, 2016

I have only just found out you have passed Charles. I'm in shock and very saddened. You were a dear friend and I feel we shared a special bond. I will forever miss your thoughtful and intelligent words and your support. God bless your soul. R I P xxx

June 23, 2016

Dear Charles, I'm so sorry, I only just found out... will miss you.

Jacob Krichaf

June 22, 2016

Dear Charles - You were one of a kind.
The world is not quite the same without
you. You will be deeply missed. God rest your soul.

Ferne Wolstenholme

June 22, 2016

The Wolstenholme family in Fredericton and Moncton in New Brunswick are saddened to learn of Sandy's death and extend our sympathy to family and friends...Ferne Wolstenholme.

Doug MacDonald

June 18, 2016

Charles, you're sorely missed. I always enjoyed chatting with you by email or Facebook. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Ed Rosales

June 16, 2016

Happy Birthday In Heaven, Charles! ✞ R.I.P.

Jeffrey Biegel

June 16, 2016

So saddened by your loss. I shall always remember our musical chats, and thank you for our friendship. You passed on my birthday, so I will always have that special part in my heart this day.

Kathy Holland

June 16, 2016

Charles you'll be missed by many...myself included

Pamela Paul

June 9, 2016

I am so sorry we have lost you!

Tarek & Susie Kassem

June 7, 2016

Dear Charles,

Rest In Peace. You will be missed .

June 6, 2016

we miss you, Paul and Elisabeth Ponjaert.

Barbara Hansen

June 4, 2016

In memory of our dear friend, Charles. We will love you and miss you always and will cherish the memories forever. RIP dear Charles.

Barbara Hansen

June 4, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

John Hansen

June 4, 2016

RIP Charles.

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