With deep sorrow we share the passing of our Dad, Charles Anthony McNamara, (April 2, 1925 - June 7, 2022), born and raised in Evanston, Cape Breton, son of Stanley Joseph McNamara and Mary Esther(Perry), both deceased.
He was also predeceased by his loving wife Mary Theresa(Cogswell), his brothers Gordon and Joseph and great grand daughter Kinsley. He is survived by his sisters Marie and Anita and his six children, Rosina (Medd), Yvonne, Charlie, Carol Ann (Guertin), Gerry and Cathy (Delaney). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

A veteran of 30 years service in the RCAF, he had some very colourful and interesting stories to tell, especially of the war years.
After his retirement from service, he operated a small store and gas pumps in Beaver Bank, then moved to the Upper Lahave in 1985.
Dad was a mechanic who loved working on any vehicle, big or small (as kids, Mom always asked if we were in the garage while he was working, as our language skills would develop some interesting twists) and a bit of a prankster especially if he had a camera in hand, or if there was a cup of tea and some peas near at hand you never knew what was going to be next! He also looked forward to the fall hunting season for a chance to bag a big buck.

Sincere thanks go out to Dr. Conrad and the entire staff of the Veterans Unit of Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg for their care and concern, and to Andy, a volunteer from the Canadian Legion who came to visit and play pool with our Dad regularly.

We will say our final goodbyes to our Dad, per his wishes, when we lay him to rest beside our Mom at a graveside service at St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery in Whiteside, Cape Breton, Wed. August 3rd at 1pm.
Memorial donations to Whiteside Church Preservation Society (St. Patrick’s)

Arrangements have been entrusted to R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca