Charters, Lois Ellen
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lois Charters (nee Pascal) after a six-year battle with cancer.
“Gramma-Lo” to her two grandchildren, she will be sadly missed by Simon and Eli, her son Jason and daughter-in-law Caryn, brother Douglas and sister-in-law Barbara, and her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 56 years, Richard.
Lois was born in Montreal to Florence Klineberg and Israel “Sonny” Pascal in 1946. She lived a life of great adventure, hiking and biking with Richard across many beautiful places in North America and Europe as well closer to home, and even completed an end-to-end of Ontario’s Bruce Trail. She was an avid reader, a teacher, a yoga instructor, a personal trainer and made many mixed tapes at just the right b.p.m. for the aerobics classes she led for years. Despite once claiming she had no strong opinions, Lois had thoughts on just about everything, getting most fired up about the injustices of the world. She was devoted to her family, a great friend, a great worrier, a lover of dogs, a master of the Rice Krispie square and, even though she would never admit it, she was an inspiration to many who knew her. We miss her deeply already.
Special thanks to Dr. Geoffrey Liu and his team at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for six years of exceptional care and many thanks to the incredible staff at Brightshores Meaford Hospital as well. A celebration of life will be held in the future with details to be announced.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation or the Bruce Trail Conservancy would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Monday, October 7, 2024
Jason, Caryn, Simon & Eli – so sorry for your loss. Lois sounds like a real gem and what a beautiful picture. Thinking about you all and your Dad as well.
Love Anna
Monday, October 7, 2024
Lois started out as a neighbour but over years became a dear friend. Over her 6 year battle she became my hero. She gave cancer the best fight she had.
I miss her terribly. Will we meet again? In Lois’ word “Sure”.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Dear Loey.
You battled so bravely throughout these 6 very long years.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Charter family. Our most heartfelt condolences and please remember that the pain will overtime disapait, while the memories will last forever.
After over 50 years of friendship, there are no words to describe our loss.
Rest in peace our very dear friend.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Dear Richard , Jason, Karen and the rest of the family: we know how much you’ve lost with Lois’s passing. She was such a warm, direct presence to those she came in contact with. Her memory will remain with all of you.
Love from Shelly and Coleman.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Lois was one of a kind! A beautiful person with a beautiful heart and soul. I’ll remember her forever, frozen in my mind, laughingly admonishing me for some teenaged misdemeanor. My love and deepest condolences to Richard, Jason, Caryn, Simon, and Eli – all of whom I hold close to my heart. Lois will be missed. May her memory be a blessing.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Lois’s passing is a great loss to her friends. We will miss her continual inspiration and her openness to new ideas and challenges. She has been an amazing role model to us all. Thank you to Richard for being such a wonderful supportive husband.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Richard
I am so sad to learn of Lois’ passing. Our lives took us in different directions after London and I regret losing touch with the Charters.
I will remember Lois fondly, a caring and giving person. She was so good to me and my kids during a very difficult period in my life. I will be forever grateful.
I wish you strength to deal with this devastating loss.
John Henry
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Dear, sweet, kind Lois will be missed by so many of us. She was an inspiration and a role model. My condolences go to Richard, Jason and his family.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Thinking of our dear friend, Lois. I loved talking books and exercise with her. Listening to her talk with pride about her grandsons. I enjoyed her longstanding almost sisterly relationship with Dan. I remember her love of the dogs. And what a great marriage! May her memory be a blessing.
Monday, October 14, 2024
We have many cherished memories of our favourite next door neighbour and will not forget our dear friend, Lois. Our condolences to all the family.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Dear Richard and Jason,
John and I want to express our heartfelt condolences. We have so many happy St Clements memories that include Lois. I fondly remember exercising with Lois in your living room listening to Whitney Houston. I remember sharing healthy recipes and talking about books. I know you share many happy memories and hope they give you all comfort.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Dear Rick, we were very saddened to see the news of Lois’s passing in last weekend’s Globe. We remember our teenage years in the Draper gang in Montreal, when you and Lois first fell in love, and our first months of marriage as your neighbours in the same building as you two in Hampstead. We particularly recall sharing our first Christmas morning there 55 years ago. Although our lives and careers put miles between us, we were always glad to share our news and hear yours. On the occasions when we did actually see you, we were always inspired by Lois’s grace, intelligence, kindness and energy and, of course, your continued mutual love and respect. Like you and your family, we will always hold Lois in our hearts. With deepest condolences, Steve and Maureen
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Richard and Jason – Lois was a gem, the most delightful soul of anyone I knew. Through my childhood and beyond Lois supported me and showed empathy towards me at the times I most needed it and for that I will be forever grateful. I was so very fortunate to have her as my aunt. I will remember Tuesday pizza night fondly, the way she (and only she) could rib my father, giggling through yoga classes in Sarasota, discussions about exercise science and physiology before it was remotely trendy, and of course the most amazing chocolate rice krispie squares in the world. My deepest condolences to you, and a dedication of love and gratitude.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Richard, I am so sorry to hear about Lois’ passing. I so enjoyed helping the two of you refresh your home a few years back. Lois was always cheerful, kind and laughed at my jokes!
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Dear Richard and family I am so sorry for your loss. I still have so many wonderful memories of working with you and Lois on you beautiful home in Toronto. Please accept my deepest condolences.