Gary Charters

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Gary Edward Charters

December 4, 1950 - October 14, 2025

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gary Edward Charters on October 14th, 2025, in his 75th year, at the General Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario.

Gary was a proud member of Ironworkers Local 736 for nearly 50 years. He dedicated his career to representing members with workplace injury claims, ensuring that injured workers received fair treatment and support. A graduate of Sheridan College, he was also a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).

Outside of work, Gary loved hunting, fishing, building guitars, and working on motorcycles, especially Harley-Davidsons! He had a lifelong interest in mechanics and was known for taking apart and rebuilding engines of all kinds. He also cared deeply for his dogs, often entering them in competitions, and could talk at length on almost any subject, with authority.

Gary was a devoted partner, a loving brother and uncle, and maintained many lifelong friendships. He showed his love for others through thoughtful gestures and sharing his remarkable sense of humour.

He will be lovingly remembered by Barb Gloyd (Macy), Michael Charters (Edna), Spencer Charters (Dzeneta), Samara Charters (Kory, Mercer), and Alex Charters, as well as many friends, colleagues, and extended family members.

Gary was predeceased by his parents Ted and Clara Charters, and is survived by his stepmother Marda Charters. He was also predeceased by Barb’s parents, Blake and Ruth Gloyd.


A private service with family has already taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 15th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Yacht Club, 62 River Drive, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N7

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gary’s honour to your local SPCA.  Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville.  www.rhbanderson.com

Condolences

Posted by Anita (Lindsay) McGrath on
Barb, I was so surprised to read of Gary’s passing. I hadn’t see him or you in years but I will always have the memories of (Mr.Nice) to remember him by. Anita
Posted by Randy Shaver on
Barb I am so sorry for your loss and saddened and shocked to hear about Gary's passing.I saw him this past summer at the Ironworkers apprentice competition.I will always carry him fondly in my memories
Posted by Edelmira on
Queridos Mike y familia, lamentamos profundamente el fallecimiento de Gary, que Dios fortalezca sus corazones, que les brinde paz por esa partida tan repentina, les enviamos un abrazo con mucho cariño
Posted by George and Laurie Miklavcic on
Barb, we are both so sorry for your loss
Posted by Carol Littlewood on
Barb I am so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing.
Posted by Pedro Pablo Torres (Juliette y Leticia) on
Alfonsina y el Mar es el nombre de una magestuosa canción creada en el año 1969 con la que, muy al sur del continente Americano (en Argentina), se rindió tributo a una erudita poeta de esos tiempos (Alfonsina)…

Gary Charters tendría 19 años cuando crearon esa canción que, aún hoy, permite interpretar, entre otras cosas:

Cómo los actos que realizamos y sobre todo, cómo el amor que hacemos vibrar con otros seres, - ese amor que construimos en el día a día-, se puede transformar en una especie de puente que nos permite apreciar a ese ser que materialmente - que físicamente-, ya no estará mas con nosotros en vida.

Deseo sinceramente que Michael Charters (y Edna), y quienes vivieron el amor de Gary, se encuentren entre sí y con el recuerdo de Gary Charters, justamente desde ese sentimiento de amor.

Comparto aquí la canción subtitulada al inglés: https://youtu.be/HgrB3uVj_Zg?si=z_m5fO5DuccgT8PH
Posted by Steve & Dodie Collis on
Barb and family: We are so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We just spoke with Gary and planned a day to meet up that week. We were shocked to find out he passed. Sincere condolences to you Barb, and his family. He will be missed.
Posted by Pat Jenkins on
Barb…..so very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs

Pat jenkins
Posted by Robert & Barb Fulsom on
Barb and family: We want to extend our deepest condolences in your loss.
Posted by Tom Carr on
It was so sad to get this news. I havent seen Gary in years but we did talk on the phone. My bad. Uncle Winky was my sons (Aleck) Godfather. We were pals for so many years. Our road trips to see the Jays and Packers were epic. Many many wonderful nights at the cottage on Lake Erie. There are so many memories it would take days to list. I will miss him greatly....our condolences to Barb... from Tom, Aleck and Kylie. We always planned on a visit...but life unfortunately got in the way.
Posted by Brenda (Pegg) Hill on
Barb
I'm so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was always such a good friend to
Bruce
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