Charles C. Kane

KANE, Charles C.,-the family of Charles C. Kane is deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing at home on Saturday, January 14, 2012, following a period of failing health. Charlie will be greatly missed by his wife and best friend of 35 years, and more recently his faithful caregiver, Alice (Jenner) Kane. He was born in Saint John on March 2, 1935, the second son of the late Harold E. and Madeleine (Watts) Kane.

He was a gifted athlete during his high school years at St.Vincent's where he excelled in both rugby and hockey and later in Canadian football with the original Saint John Wanderers. He was a longtime member of the Royal Order of Wharf Rats. Well known around the Saint John waterfront, Charlie had a special way with his peers which earned him the respect of both labour and management. He worked with Air Canada in Saint John and later became manager of his father's steamship and travel agency (H.E. Kane Agencies Ltd.), a position he held for many years. Later he spent several years with the Maritime Employer's Association in the filed of labour relations.
Besides his wife, he is survived by seven sons Michael, Christopher (Kim), Anthony (Mary), Andrew, Jeffrey (Michelle), Jason (Carly), and Harold "Skip" (Audra); two brothers, Harold "Skip" of Winnipeg and Robert (Judy) of Rothesay; a sister, Barbara of Halifax; 10 grandchildren; 3 nieces; 1 grandniece; and Joan Kane, the mother of his children.

Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Tuesday from 2 to 6 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday at twelve noon. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation; the Saint John Seafarers' Mission; or the Animal Rescue League-S.P.C.A. would be appreciated.