Charles Joseph Adrian "Charlie" Scroope

(July 19, 1932 – December 19, 2025) Charlie died on December 19, 2025, after 93 years of a wonderful and interesting life. His wife, Maureen Timmons; and his son, Patrick (Teresa), survive him. He also leaves behind his niece, Sheila Whitley, and numerous cousins. Charlie's son, Christopher (Linda), predeceased him. Also predeceasing him were his father, Charles Scroope of Waterford, Ireland; his mother, Agnes Quinn of Glasgow, Scotland; and his first wife, Ellen Stalgitis. Charlie started life in Verdun, Québec, and during The Depression, he and his family spent a year in Glasgow living with his grandparents. In 1938, with war looming, they returned to Verdun. While he was at school in England and Ireland between 1946 and 1948, Charlie established strong friendships with his Irish and Scottish cousins, and the English cousins of Danby Hall in Yorkshire. Charlie started his first job at Atlas Asbestos in Montréal in 1949, and worked in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver for a few years. In 1960 he joined Iroquois Glass, which became Consumers Glass, and moved to Ontario, where the Toronto-Niagara area became his new home. In 1982, Charlie established his own manufacturing business, Key Cap & Closures. When he wrapped up that ten-year success story, he became independent, calling this next initiative Roscrea Enterprises and acting as a sales agent for several packaging companies until semi-retiring at 85. Travel was a lifelong interest. He and Maureen visited five continents, meeting many Irish, Scottish and English cousins. They were also warmly welcomed by members of the extensive Timmons family in many parts of Canada and the US. During his long lifetime, Charlie visited all the provinces of Canada and lived in five. Despite strong roots in Ireland, England and Scotland, the older he got, the more he treasured being Canadian. Family and friends will remember Charlie as an engaging storyteller with a remarkable memory for interesting experiences and tall tales from his long life. With the slightest encouragement, he could – and did – recount 80 years' worth of detailed baseball stats and events. An avid Jays fan, he shared seasons tickets with a group of friends and loved going to the games, whether the Jays won or lost. A celebration of Charlie's life will take place in the spring. Burial will be in the Scroope family plot in Côte des Neiges Cemetery in Montréal. Many thanks to the faithful family and friends who supported Maureen during Charlie's recent months of ill health.