65 years on October 22, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband and best friend of Karen for 42 years. Cherished father of Tara & fiancé Rob Anthony Sadly missed by his canine companions Soleil, Mishu and Nala. Dear brother of Doreen & John Ulian, Jean Crowley and Judy & Ron Watson. Brother-in-law of Delores Smith, Bill Ballantyne, Lynn & Hugh Douglas, Jill & John Hooper and Phyllis & Ian Laughland. Son-in-law of John (Jack) Richards & wife Jean. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, friends and colleagues. Predeceased by his father Ernest Smith, mother Lottie & husband Alexander (Sandy) Hamilton, brother Bill Smith and sister Betty Ballantyne. Chuck graduated from Patterson C.I. High School and furthered his education at Windsor Teachers' College, University of Windsor with his B.A., and Wayne State University with his Masters in Education. He became a teacher and a Coordinator for Special Services wth the Windsor Board of Education for a combined career of 33 years. He was a longtime member of the Board of Directors with the John McGivney Children's Centre and was actively involved with the Council for Exceptional Children. Chuck was committed to enrichingfamily history through genealogy and was on the Executive for the Essex County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. Chuck will be fondly remembered by all those whose lives he touched. If you so desire, donations to the Hospice of Windsor or the John McGivney Children's Centre would be appreciated by the family. Visitation will be Sunday 3-5 & 7-9 pm. A funeral service to celebrate Chuck's life will be held Monday 11 am at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. Cremation to follow.