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Charles R. McCain Sr.

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Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge - Erie

3801 W. 26th St.

Erie, Pennsylvania

Charles McCain Obituary

Charles (Charley) R. McCain Sr., age 82 of Erie, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2011 at Saint Vincent Health Center. He was born in Erie on February 28, 1929, the son of the late William and Charlotte McCain. He graduated from Academy High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was the owner and President of Perry Shipbuilding Corporation on the Erie bayfront, later named PSB Industries when the company moved in the Bucyrus Erie complex in 1991. He owned CharBiMar Farms in Girard, Pa. where he spent many enjoyable hours raising cattle, Clydesdale horses and enjoying the country life. His Clydesdales for many years were featured in the Erie Zoo and Albion Fair parades. He also spent many summers at his camp in Temagami, Ontario enjoying fishing and relaxing, as well as fly fishing at Rockwell Trout Camp in Sandusky, Ohio. He was an avid tennis player, and was an original member of Westwood Racquet Club. He was a past board member of the Erie Humane Society, and was president for a number of years in the 1970s. He had been a member of the Kahkwa Club, Lakeshore Country Club, Erie Maennerchor and the Erie Yacht clubs. He was a hard-working fun loving man who lived and enjoyed every second of his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Donald and Willard McCain, and his sister, Dee Rubner. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia; his three sons, Charles (Chick) McCain and his wife Lu of Mississippi; William (Bill) McCain and his friend Kathleen Cronk of Albion; Mark McCain and his wife Kirsten, and three grandchildren: Kate, Patrick and Christopher McCain, all of Erie. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Wetzel of Waterford, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26th St. (at Powell Avenue), Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Private service and burial on Monday. Memorials may be made to the Erie Humane Society, 2407 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506 or the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest PA, 1128 State St., #310, Erie, PA 16501. Send condolences at www.burtonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Erie Times-News from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles McCain

18 Entries

james s shillito

May 4, 2022

Mark, I would love to hear from you, so sorry about your brother

Jim and Judie Helffrich

February 17, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Matthew Wellejus

February 6, 2011

Mrs.McCain and Mark,
Many of my fondest childhood memories are of the time I spent with your family. I am sorry for your loss.

Ray & Janet Herhold

February 3, 2011

To the McCain Family
Many fond memories of working with the horses at the farm.Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

William C. Dennes

February 1, 2011

To the McCain Family:

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Derek Russell-Murray

January 31, 2011

Dear Mark,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
My sincere condolences to you and your loved ones.

Kind regards
Derek Russell-Murray

January 31, 2011

Mrs. McCain, Chick, Bill and Mark,
I am so sorry to hnear of Mr. McCain's passing. We always enjoyed waitin on him at the bank. (Security Peoples thru National City.)
Linda Ciotti
Pittsburgh Ave.

Roy Braughler

January 31, 2011

Mark,Kirsten, Chick and your families.
I was sorry to see the passing of Charly.
Your Dad was "One of a Kind" and will be missed.
Roy

O. J. Smith

January 31, 2011

The fondest of college memories include visiting Charley and Pat at CharBiMar farm and graduation at BGSU. Charley was truly a very special man. I do believe Gonzo that Charley and Herb are now smiling upon us with a cocktail in true peace. Loving Regards, OJ and Joann

Becky (Wetzel) Nurse and Family

January 31, 2011

Aunt Patty, Chick, Bill and Mark: So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Kindest Regards,

Susan Brezina

January 30, 2011

To Aunt Pat, Chick, Bill and Mark,
Thinking of all of you. Paul and I send our deepest regards Uncle Charlie was quite a man!
With love,
Susan

Joe Martini

January 30, 2011

Mrs. McCain, Mark, Chick and Families,
My deepest sympathy goes to all of you with Charley's passing. It was really nice to see him prior to Christmas while I was visiting my mother at St. Mary's at Asbury.

Charley leaves all he touched some with great memeories.

Martha Miller

January 30, 2011

Dear Mark and Kirsten,

So sorry to learn of your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Paul and Shari Chilcott

January 30, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Mrs.Vera Bagley and Famiy

January 30, 2011

To the McCain Family
Precious memories of "Charley" shall forever live in my heart.
Patricia you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you

January 30, 2011

Mark: Sorry to hear about your dads passing. Mike Miczo Sr

Patsy Abele

January 30, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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