Obituary of Charles Fred Fenech

Charles Fenech, on Sunday, February 26th, 2017 in his 67th year passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Paola, Malta, on May 31st, 1950 and travelled with his mother and sister Mary to Canada in 1953 at the age of 3. In 1967, at the age of 17, he became employed at Russel Metals (London Steel Industries) where he remained for 44 years. Charles is survived by his loving wife Janet of 44 years. He was a very proud and loving father of David Fenech (Patti), and Jennifer Fenech (Guy Desbiens). Cherished grandfather of Michael and Desirae Fenech, Mathew and Reanna Fenech-Desbiens and step grandchildren Russel, Christal, Erick, and Skyla. He was Great Grandfather to Miah Fenech - Reddy and step great grandchildren Allissa, Roanin, Carlin & Kacen. Also survived by father Frans (Guseppi) Fenech and cherished by mother Connie (Concetta Vella), sisters Mary (Bill) Fowler, Joyce (Pete) Stenson and brother Joe Fenech. Charles was loved unconditionally by mother-in-law Ethel White, cousins Sharon Sanders (Barry) and Susan Stephenson (Keith). Fondly remembered by so many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and good friends. Many thanks go out to all the Doctors & Nurses at the Victoria Hospital Cancer Clinic and Nursing Staff on the 7th floor for Charles's care. Your care and compassion made this difficult time just a little more bearable for both Charles and our family. A special thank you to: Christine, Alex, Karen, Megan, Kelly, Janice, Jen, and Allyse who were involved in Charles’s care. We are grateful for Dr. D. Farquhar, who treated Charles for over 14 years with care and compassion. Charlie will leave behind his legacy through all of the beautiful metal work and wood work that he created and sold or gifted to others as well as the memories we all have of his loyal and faithful spirit with his family and friends, his love of Elvis, his secret stash of Oh Henry Bars, his enjoyment he got from watching and feeding the birds and the squirrels in his back yard, his love of the great outdoors, collection of model cars, baking delicious loaves of banana bread for those he loved as well as the many memories of all of the unconditional help he gave to any who asked. As per his wishes, Charles was cremated and in lieu of a viewing, a Celebration of Life is to be held on March 11th, 1-4 pm at The Unitarian Fellowship of London, 557 Clarke Rd. London. This will consist of a short service from1-2 followed immediately by fellowship and food from 2-4 along with photos, memorabilia and a video of Charles life. Donations would be appreciated to the Salvation Army/Canadian Mental Health Assoc./Canadian Lung Assoc./ALS Society of Canada.