Charles "Ted" Houck

1936 - 2014

Charles "Ted" Houck obituary, 1936-2014, Whitby, ON

BORN

1936

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Charles Houck Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 22, 2014.

HOUCK, Charles "Ted" Edward
(Past member of the Durham Philharmonic Choir, Cedar Lodge)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 77. Predeceased by his loving wife Jean (2002). Loving father of Lisa (Rob), Bruce (Lesley) and Maribeth (Joe). Adored Papa of John, Paige, Shayne, Angelie and Justin. Survived by his sister Linda (Herb), predeceased by his sister Joan (Pete). Survived by sisters-in-law Lynda (late Ralph Honey) and Joan (Bob McDonald). Ted will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends, including Bill Hurst. Those who knew Ted will remember his kind and gentle spirit, he loved interaction with people and enjoyed engaging in conversation. He enjoyed travel and was extremely proud of his family especially the grandkids. He will be truly missed by all who were touched by him. The family wish to thank the Intensive Care Unit staff of Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their care and compassion shown to the Houck family. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, July 24th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH (51 Centre St. N., Oshawa) on Friday, July 25th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Groveside Cemetery.

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July 31, 2014

To all the Houck family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have some good memories of Ted at St Andrews and with Durham Philharmonic Choir.
Doug and Pam Gray Stirling

July 24, 2014

Ian Jeffers

Bruce. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. My thoughts are with you at this time.

July 24, 2014

Heidi Gilbank Stenabaugh

Dear Houck family and friends, I will always remember your father's gentle spirit and kindness during my childhood. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

July 24, 2014

Kirk and Derek

Dear Bruce and family. We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. When you spoke of him, your face lit up. Even though we never met him, we feel as if we had, thanks to you. Our thoughts are with you.

July 24, 2014

Stephen Kuchurean

Dear Lisa and family, sorry to hear of your loss! Your father, you and your family will be in our prayers! At this difficult time, may God be with you!

July 24, 2014

Blaise Wilson

Bruce, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Wishing you and your family the best in this difficult time.

July 24, 2014

Don Lovelock

Dear Bruce.. Was saddened to learn of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful person to travel with and work at GM. We spent many hours on the road together. Our trips to Europe and South America were highlights. Ted was always the first one to offer help when it was needed.

July 24, 2014

Jo-Anne Warren

Dear Lisa , Rob and Family
Although I am unable to come to your Dad"s visitation I do want you to know I am thinking of all of you at this time of sadness. I know how much all of you did to make your Dad happy and comfortable. He was a blessed man having you all there for him. He feels your Love and hugs and he will be in a restful place now and be with your Mom. I am truly sorry for your loss and just feel my love and thoughts as you go through this difficult time..
Love Jo-Anne and Al Warren

July 23, 2014

Enzo, Jocelyn, Mia, Gemma & Benjamin Siciliano

Dear Bruce, Lesley and the Houck Family,
We were very saddened to hear that your Dad passed away. He was a kind and gentle man who always had nice things to say about his friends and family. He was so proud of you all!

July 23, 2014

Tony Andreou

Dear Bruce,

I was saddened by the news of your dad's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.

July 23, 2014

Mark & Michelle Canning

I have many great memories of Uncle Ted over the years. I particularly remember the annual summer picnics in the park in Uxbridge and the family get togethers on Plank Street. We are very sorry Bruce and family for your loss. Here is to celebrating his life.

Mark & Michelle Cannning

July 23, 2014

Neil Hamilton

Dear Maribeth and Joe,

Carol and I were sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I'm glad I was able to meet him a couple of years ago at Maribeth's birthday at your place in Lindsay. He seemed like a great guy and he will be missed.

Neil and Carol Hamilton

July 23, 2014

marc brazeau

Dear Bruce, Lisa, and Maribeth...Our heartfelt condolences to you and your families at this time. I always enjoyed what little time I spent with Ted...I found him exceedingly charming, profoundly entertaining, and extremely loving to everyone that came in to your lives. He treated everyone like family and will be missed. Prince of a man. All our love...Marc and Michele.

July 23, 2014

Joelle (Wichman) Morey

Dear Lisa, Bruce and Maribeth,
I was very sad to hear about your Dad. I have a lot of very fond and happy memories of our childhood on Ferndale and your parents were a bit part of that. I wish you peace and comfort as you go through this difficult time.

July 23, 2014

Zoli Dori

Dear Bruce and the Houck Family,
Jen and I were saddened to hear about the passing of your dad. On the few occasions that I met him, many years ago now, I remember "Ted" as being a happy and easy-to-talk-to man, who made you feel welcome in his home. I also recall the fondness with which you spoke of him. We are very sorry for your loss.
Zoli and Jen

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