Obituary of Charlie Near

Charlie Near passed away at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on July 31, 2025, the day after his 72^nd birthday. 

Son of the late Archie and Margaret Near. Beloved husband of Julie Near, married 50 years. Father of Melissa Near (Terry), and Jeff Near (Amanda). Papa to Alex Humphrys (Josh) and Asher Near. Brother of John Near (Shirley), Robert Near (Norma), Karen Shelby (Kent, deceased), Dennis Near (Bert), Marcia Near and brother-in-law of Pat Healy, deceased, (Shelly), Mike Healy, Gloria Ross (Wayne) and Bridget Pearson (Tim). Also remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Charlie was a St. Marys Volunteer Firefighter for 25 years and long-time member of the St. Marys Legion Perth Regiment Veterans’ Branch 236.  He enjoyed fishing and the neighbourly community in the Hollow.

An Open House will be held at the St. Marys Legion, 66 Church St. N. St. Marys, on Oct. 4, 2025 from 2  - 4 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Marys Legion.