Chester Charles Holbrook

January 29, 2016

Holbrook, Chester Charles (Chuck)
Sept. 10th 1932 – Jan. 29th 2016

Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Vera (nee Butler), 3 sons; Rodney (Susan), Malcolm (Serena) and Kelvin (Karina), 7 Grand Children; Kimberly Holbrook, Stephen Holbrook (Melissa), Jenna Wood (Dan), Melissa Sledz (Jaret), Grace, Abigail and Caleb Holbrook, 8 Great Grand Children and Brother; Murray Morton.

Chuck moved to Cremona, AB at age 2, living in the community until 2014. He had many businesses over the years including the Cremona General Store, Farming, Cremona Car Wash and a Bob Cat service.

He was passionate about his community service, loved hunting, golfing, curling, camping and his many loyal friends. He was the ultimate handy man who could build or fix anything. He will be truly missed.

A Celebration of Chuck’s Life will be held at the Cremona Hall on Friday, Feb. 5th, 2016 at 7:00 PM. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers please donate to “The Cremona and District Community Chest, Box 274, Cremona, AB., T0M 0R0.

Messages of Condolence

Dear Vera & Family' So very sorry to hear about Chuck. My heart goes out to you all. Thinking of you at this sad time. Love, Marlene Toner

- Marlene Toner

Our thoughts are with you at this time Vera and family. We are glad you came to visit us last year. He was a good friend and will greatly be missed. Jack & Sandie

- Jack & Sandie Bellamy

I would like to pass on my condolences to Vera and family Dad always had a great respect for Chuck and Vera our whole family had great appreciation of all of your family we wish you all the best during this time of greving

- Wayne Dunphy

Vera & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing, he was a wonderful man. We have missed and will continue to miss him at the curling rink. Thinking of you always Gary & Donna Rach

- Gary & Donna Rach

Dear Vera, Mal, Serena and family. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to you all in this time of sadness with the passing of Chuck. He was one of a kind, with great emphasis on kind.

- Rob, Isabella & Dante Furlan

I would like to extend my condolences to Vera and family. I remember Chuck's amazing smile and kind nature. Being the youngest of our family I heard many stories of Chuck working with Dad. He had great regard for Chuck. Sending love during this time of loss, Sheila Dunphy

- Sheila Dunphy

Dear Vera and family Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. He will always be remembered as a very special man.

- Olive Anderson

Vera & Family Sorry to hear about Chuck. We are in Arizona and only recently heard the news. Have lots of memories joking with Chuck while doing the concessions for the rodeos with the Lion's. He will be sadly missed.

- Anne Bohannon and Palmer Schuetzle

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