Obituary of Charles Robert 'Charlie' Vinter

VINTER: Charles Robert 'Charlie' - A resident of Ridgetown, Charlie Vinter passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Riverview Gardens, Chatham on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the age of 73. Born in Comber, Charlie was the son of the late Donald and Erma (Slaght) Vinter. Beloved partner of Colleen for 25 years. Treasured father of Shawn and Jocelyn Meloche of Ridgetown, Ryan and Tara Meloche of Milton, and Patrick Meloche of Kitchener. Adored Papa of Morgan Meloche and Hayden Charles Meloche. Pre-deceased by brothers Bev Vinter (2003) and Ron Vinter(1999), and sister Donna Dowd (2010). Brother-in-law of Clair Bishop of Chatham, Wayne Dowd of Blenheim, Denise Vinter of Ridgetown, Dennis and Janice Ramboer of R.R. # 3 Thamesville, Dale Ramboer (late Julie) of Chatham, the late Dan Ramboer of Petrolia, and Linda Ramboer of Sarnia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2015 with Rev. Al McIntyre officiating. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown. Donations made in memory of Charles to the OSPCA or Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown 519-674-3141 Charlie Vinter from McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd. on Vimeo.