Boisclair, Charlie

      Jan 20, 1938 – Sep 6, 2011

On Tuesday September 6th, Mr. Joseph Charles “Charlie” Boisclair of Oliver passed away at Sunnybank Centre at the age of 73 years. A memorial service for the late Charlie Boisclair will be held at 1:00 pm. Thursday September 15th at Park Drive Church with Pastors Peter Neave and Bart Thomas officiating. Charlie was predeceased by his parents Obeline and Pete; sisters Jeanne LeMaire (Rosario) in 2009 and Rose Walton (Brian) in 2008; his brothers Leo (Jean) in 2010 and Ed (Maureen) on September 5, 2011. Charlie is survived by his loving family including his wife Debbie; three sons, Michael (Laura) of the Dominican Republic, Robert (Ann Marie) of Edmonton and Darcy (Angie) of Oliver; two daughters, Annette (George) of Saskatoon and Michelle (Glen) of Osoyoos; fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his siblings, Alsid (Lorraine), Nida (Martin), Alma (John),  Theresa (Bob), Diane (Jack) and George. Charlie was born in Nobleville, Saskatchewan. He worked in the roofing business his entire career and moved to Oliver in 1969 and started Boisclair Roofing Company and served the community for thirty years. He loved helping others and volunteering in his community of Oliver for some thirty years. Charlie was instrumental in forming the Oliver Lions Club and was a Charter member. During his dedicated time with the Lions, he also served as Lions president and Zone chairman. An avid outdoorsman, Charlie loved to fish and hunt and spend time in the woods. He also enjoyed working with wood and creating many wonderful projects. Donations gratefully accepted to the Alzheimer Society. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC.