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Charles MAWER Obituary
MAWER, Charles Needham
1917 - 2006 Charles (Chuck) Mawer of Calgary passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Foothills Medical Center on Sunday, October 29, 2006, at the age of 89.
Chuck was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was the eldest of one brother and two sisters who are all now deceased. His formative years were spent in Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary. After High School in 1935 he joined Richardson Graves as a CA Article Student. In 1936 Chuck joined the Naval Reserve and served throughout the war in staff operations and at sea. His duty at sea was aboard the HMCS Haida where he was involved in actions in the English Channel and escorted troop convoys to France on D Day, June 1944. He retired from the Navy in 1945 as Commander and received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions at sea. Chuck then returned to Richardson Graves and in 1947 he joined the Mannix Company. In 1951 he entered the investment business with Tanner & Company. He joined McLeod Young Weir in 1953, and served as the Manager of the Calgary office and Alberta Director. In 1974, at the age of 57, Chuck started Mawer & Associates. Throughout his business life he was a member of the Calgary Petroleum Club, the Ranchmen's Club and the Calgary Golf and Country Club. He was an active fundraiser for the Naval Museum of Alberta and a board member of the DDRC. He retired in 1995 when he was 78.
Chuck was predeceased by 'Nibs', his wife of 62 years. Chuck and Nibs' most memorable and happiest times together were spent at beautiful Premier Lake. Chuck is survived by his family Stephanie and Paul, Pam and Ken, Peter and Susan, Martha and Doug; grandchildren Jonathan and Rhonda, Jilla and Steve, Adam, Tim and Olivia, Mollie, Jenny and Stephanie; great-grandchildren Graycen, Isabelle, Eric, Clara and Gabriel.
A private family memorial service has been arranged. Friends are invited to a celebration of Chuck's life to be held at the Calgary Golf and Country Club (one and one half blocks West of Elbow Drive on 50th Avenue SW) on Saturday, November 11, 2006, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. If friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. We would like to extend our thanks to the wonderful staff at the Fountains of Mission and to his many friends who were so supportive of Dad during the last few years.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles MAWER
8 Entries
George Lane
November 11, 2006
Just wanted you to know that Chuck was so helpful to me in the early days of building the Faculty of Management [now The Haskayne School of Business]. And then he was instrumental in helping us get the DDRC Foundation off the ground.
He was a real gentleman and builder in the community in so many ways.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
marilyn Mccaig
November 10, 2006
Your Father,Grandfather was a true gentleman. A wonderful man who lead a wonderful life both with the business community and his family. We will always think of his joyful summers at Premier Lake, sitting on the deck of Goat watching the sunsets. We are sorry we cannot be with you to celebrate and honor his life on Nov 11th. Jeff & Marilyn
Carla Morse HMCS HAIDA NHS
November 9, 2006
Charles Needham Mawer served with distinction aboard HMCS Haida and during his brief time in Haida was commended for "good service in action with enemy destroyers, for leadership, resolution and skill" as well as for "outstanding courage, skill and devotion to duty". We have lost a true Canadian hero and one that will not soon be forgotten.
Charlene Bakaas
November 9, 2006
It was a great priviledge and pleasure to have known Chuck. I know that he is deeply missed by the Naval and Military communities.
Sheila Davis
November 8, 2006
Chuck supported me in so many of my endeavours starting with my entry into the RCN in 1953.
It made me very happy to eventually be able to take him to the Wardroom for lunch here in Victoria on his visit here which, sadly, was without Nibs. My condolences to you all - it was a joy to know them both for so many years.
Tom Junkin
November 8, 2006
I learned many of the business values I hold today from Chuck. I fondly remember him saying "Tom, its OK to make a mistake and admit it right away, but one thing I won't tolerate is if you try to blame someone else or cover it up!"
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Laraine Orthlieb
November 8, 2006
Chuck was an amazing person who contributed so much to so many! He made a valuable contribution to the board of the Naval Museum and all of his many Navy friends will sadly miss him. We send our sincere sympathy to all his family.
Commmodore (ret'd) Laraine Orthlieb & Mr. Robert Orthlieb
Wendy Booker-Urban
November 2, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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