Obituary of PETER CHARNE

PETER CHARNE (Chernetski) 1928 – 2016 Peter passed away peacefully on November 16, 2016 at Concordia Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife and best friend Emily, as well as his parents William and Mary and infant brother Edward. Peter leaves to cherish his memory, sisters Anne and Bernice (Dave), brother Adam (Sheila) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many close friends. Peter’s life journey began at the family farmhouse in Poplar Park, MB on July 11, 1928. His education also began in a small one room country school house in Poplar Park and ended when he obtained through night classes his Registered Accounting Degree provided at the University of Manitoba and United College, now known as University of Winnipeg. His work history included part time work at Canada Packers as well as Dept. of Transport, Surveys Branch, Airport, Gov’t of Canada. Permanent employment was obtained with Maytag Canada, here in Winnipeg. During his employment with Maytag, he held various accounting positions. Maytag Canada ‘s head office was transferred to Toronto on April 1968 and Peter retired while in Toronto, January 31, 1988, at which time he held the position as Secretary and Treasurer. Peter and Emily loved golfing and were long-time members at Pine Ridge Golf Club with Peter retaining membership up until his passing. Peter’s other passion was the outdoors, in particular fishing and duck hunting. He was also a long-time member of the Masonic order including Khartum Shriners from whom he received his 50 year membership certificate and pin in 2008. Following Peter’s retirement and their return to Winnipeg in October 1988, they spent many winters as Texas Snowbirds, at first in Harlingen, then in San Antonio. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Wednesday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Ash Interment will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory can be made to Shriner Hospital for Children, c/o Khartum Temple, 1155 Wilkes Ave., Wpg., MB R3P 1B9 or to a charity of one’s choice.