Passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the age of 87. Loving husband and best friend of Anne (Forrest) (2020) for over 61 years. Dear father and father-in-law of Angela and Brad Clausius of Zurich, Dan and Sherry Dittmer of London and Debra McNair of Shipka. Cherished grandpa of Randi and Dale Hilborn; Dana and Nanod Kojic; Michael Dittmer; Lance Pfaff, and Matt and Mallory Pfaff. Dear great-grandfather of Ethan and Amelia Hilborn; Celeste Dittmer; and Ayla, Emery, and Kayah Pfaff. Predeceased by his parents Fredrick and Clara Dittmer, and son Bradley.
Keeping with Charles wishes cremation has taken place and private family graveside will take place at a later date.
Donations to Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Irvine Tom
To the Family of Charlie
My condolences to all he was a great man.
Sheila Butchart
I remember being at Anne and Charles place and there support of each other.
Charles would be in the basement working away. Love his sense of humour RIP
Wayne Becker
Sorry for the loss of Charlie..he will finally be home with his best friend Anne once again…So many fond memories of them both
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
Brad and Angela
Sending deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dear Father and Grandfather. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.💔🙏🏻
Cheryl Borrows
Dear Angela, Brad, Randi, Dale, Ethan and Amelia and family.
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear Dad and Grandpa.
Sending our sincere condolences, hugs and love.
Cheryl and Ken
Elaine Corbett
My deepest condolences in your loss! Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead!
Darlene (Varley) Lightfoot
Angela and Family
My sincere condolences on your loss.
Darlene
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
Angela, Brad, Randi and family – We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and Grandpa. May all of your wonderful memories bring you peace. Thinking of you all during this sad time.
Sally Desjardine
Angela & family. May I offer my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear father, grandfather.
Sending hugs. Sally
Patty LaPorte
RIP Charlie. Condolences to the family.
Karen Dickins
Angela and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your father, hold your memories close.
Jim Oesch
Angela & Brad
Randi and Dale,
Sending my condolences to you all on the passing of Dad and grandpa
Scott Hilborn
Sending prayers and wishes for good memories.
Joyce Maas
Angie, Brad and family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Joyce & Frank Maas
Mary Lou McGregor
My deepest sympathies Angela and family. May your memories give you peace at this difficult time
Donna OBrien
My condolences Angela, Brad, Randi and family. May you enjoy many happy memories your dad has left you Sincerely, Donna
Rob Ducharme
Angela Brad Dan Sherry Debra, I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy may Charlie be hunting in heaven Rob Ducharme
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
To Charlie’s Family
We are sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing
Ron worked with Charlie for a number of years at Oakwood and always enjoyed his friendship
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy to Angela, Brad and the Dittmer family on your loss.
Tamara Thompson
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Evelyn Vincent
To Charlie’s family
Sincere sympathy. Harv also spoke well of Charlie.
May the good memories bring peace and comfort.