Charles Ivan Belbeck
November 20, 1925 - August 31, 2022
With a smile, Charles went to join his mother, sister, and two fathers on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Born on November 20, 1925 in Simcoe, Charles was raised in Port Dover, Ontario. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family at age 96 years old. Charles was the proud father to his five children, who mourn his passing. He was also a very proud grandfather to 9 grandchildren, 16 great-children, and 2 great-grandchildren, whom he loved to hear about.
At the young age of 16, Charles enlisted into the Canadian Navy with his mother’s blessing on March 26, 1943. He proudly served for five years and three months on the HMSC Mic Mac, Quinte, and Nipigon. In 1957, Charles began his own Industrial Overhead Door business until 1985. He loved fishing with his buddies, and especially his sons and grandsons. He was passionate about playing guitar and singing – he had a song for everyone, even the nurses at the Waverly Mansion Retirement Home, where he lived from 2011. He loved to dance and flirt with the nurses who we can only sing praises about for their care of him.
Cremation has taken place, and a private burial will follow. The family would like to thank everyone who touched our father’s life. Thank you to Dr. Monroe, HCCS, LHIN, and the St. Elizabeth Society.
He will be missed but what we carry in our hearts will carry us on.
In lieu of flowers, please give your loved ones a hug.
Love ya, Dad. 10-4.
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Thinking of you. Lots of memories between the Fullers and Belbecks.
Our deepest condolences to the Belbeck family. We have very fond memories of Charles. Such a gentleman with a sweet and caring personality. Always wearing a smile and cracking a joke. Loved it when he would visit his Uncle Joe's and Aunt Gen's, singing and playing his guitar was one of our favourite memories. Shirley Knechtel and Cheryl Van Acker (Uncle Joe & Aunt Gen’s daughter and grand daughter) Heaven has a new Angel.
It is with heavy hearts that we hear of Charlie's passing Stan has ALWAYS referred to Charlie as his friend and a true gentleman in his life. Charlie always was a happy, gentle, caring, beautiful soul. God carry him to his side and join all gone before him Thank you Charlie for your presence in our lives and a blessing to this would. May comfort and peace surround your family durning this difficult, sad time You were a blessing in this world 😘😘💙💙🙏🙏
As a former staff member at The Waverley, I want to thank you for sharing your Dad with us. I always enjoyed spending time listening to his stories and listening to him sing. There was never a song he didn't know. He was a fun, caring and gentle man. I am sending you all much love ❤️ - Russlyn
Chuck was my godfather and even though I had not seen or talked to him in over 20 years, this was sad news. I have a lot of fond memories that I will always cherish. RIP. Dan
Deb and Family--We were sad to hear the passing of your Dad. He was quite the happy man and had that special twinkle in his eyes whenever we saw him. We will miss him! 10 4 Mr. Belbeck.
I worked at Waverly Retirement serving Charles meals for the past two years. He was always so kind and the best part of my day. I will miss his smile, laugh and singing. He will be truly missed by all of us here at Waverly.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Charlie's family. My father, Stewart Lethbridge worked for Richards Wilcox and talked often of Charlie. My father was also in the navy, and I am sure they shared many tales. Sending love and prayers.
Congrats on a life well lived. You will be missed.
i’ve been missing you like crazy bomps. i’ve never met anyone quite like you. i wish you could meet some of the people in my life right now, you would love them and i know they would love you and your stories even more. i love you until the end of time itself. i couldn’t be more grateful to have had you in my life for as long as i did. truly, bomps was a one of a kind man who never ever failed to make me laugh and feel loved. i can’t wait to see you again up in heaven when i’m old and grey it’ll be the best family reunion ever. - your sweetheart ❤️
~ Kimmy Houghton