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Charles CRETIU Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Dr. Charles Cretiu, on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 92. Charles was predeceased on June 5, 2014 by his much-loved wife of 63 years, Amalia (nee Popp). Loving father of Lucia Lowry (Lorne) and Cathy Krizsan (Tom); grandpa of Cristi Hindley, Katherine McLaughlin (Tom) and Matthew Krizsan (Carol); great-grandpa of Logan and Lucy Hindley, Sophia and Zoe Krizsan, and Henry and Audrey McLaughlin. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Charles was a very dedicated Family Physician who served his patients in Waterloo from 1974 - 2000. Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with interment following at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. To attend the visitation and/or service, everyone must wear a facial covering, observe physical distancing, and RSVP to the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or by calling 519-745-8445. For those not able to attend, the funeral service will be live-streamed at www.erbgood.com. Condolences for the family and memorial donations to the Guelph General Hospital may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

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Published by Waterloo Region Record on Aug. 24, 2020.

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Gary Boyes

September 8, 2020

My condolences to Cathy and her family.

Dr. Cretiu embodied all the virtues that define what a great family doctor is. He also lived the Canadian dream that all new people to Canada have, hard work, dedication, and love for people, family and country.

Most of my family were honoured to have him as our doctor, and Mrs. Cretiu as our family physician office, and I cherished many of the conversations I had with him that went beyond the office.

A beautiful life well lived.

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Margaret Janecki and family

August 25, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful Doctor and friend. As his patients, he always greeted us with a warm smile and we never felt rushed. His kind words were encouraging and filled with wisdom. His memory is etched into our hearts.

Melissa Stronach

August 24, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family.
I was the first baby Dr. Cretiu delivered when he started his practice here. We had a very special bond. I was honoured to be the only baby picture on the first page of his book of babies he had delivered! He often brought the book to show me, and said he likes to treat me and talk with me to give fatherly advice on life as well. He treated my Mother and I very well.
He loved to pinch your cheeks and boy did it hurt sometimes! LOL
The suckers were always a welcome treat and he’d still give me them well into my teens!
This man has been missed by me since the year of his retirement and will always be fondly remembered.

Sincerely,
Melissa Stronach

Lorraine

August 24, 2020

I’m so sorry to hear about Dr. Cretiu . As Parkway Fords shuttle driver I had the privilege of driving Charles quite often. Which was always a pleasure, listening to his wonderful stories. You we’ll be missed.

Oonagh Fowlis

August 24, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. Cretiu's passing. My condolences to the family. I work in another doctor's office locally, and he was always so nice to talk to on the phone. A genuine & caring man.

Lorraine young

August 24, 2020

As a Parkway Ford shuttle driver I had the privilege of driving Charles.Enjoyed all our conversations and his wonderful stories . And always ended our drive with a wise saying for me. He we’ll be missed.
Lorraine

Laszlo & Eva Galantai

August 24, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful Doctor and personal friend. Dr. Cretiu was our family doctor from when he started his practice until he retired. We will remember you and will miss you. Our deepest sympathy to his family.

Zyg Janecki

August 24, 2020

Dr. Cretiu was our family doctor from when he started his practice to when he retired. He was a very dedicated person with his patients and served our family with three children with loving care. RIP.

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Memorial Events
for Charles CRETIU

Aug

26

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Erb & Good Family Funeral Home - Waterloo

171 King Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 1P7

Aug

26

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Erb & Good Family Funeral Home - Waterloo

171 King Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 1P7

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171 King Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 1P7