JEMMETT, Charles
The Jemmett family sadly announces Chuck's death at the Temiskaming Hospital on Friday morning August 30, 2013. Chuck was born in South Porcupine (Tisdale Township) on September 17, 1929 to Charles and Edith Jemmett, nee Gilham. For the past 63 years he has been the loving and devoted husband of Lowana "Wannie", nee Moore. The proud and loving father of Doug (Tina Prietz) of Huntsville, Sue Elliott (Kirk) of North Bay, Shelley Jackson (Mike) of New Liskeard and Shawn (Mary) of North Bay. Poppa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Charlie & Peter Jemmett, Shauna Ball (Nathan), Ashley Elliott, Tyler, Shayne & Amye Jackson and Chelsea & Matthew Jemmett. Also survived by his brothers Ken (Betty) & Cliff (Lil), his sister Helen McCrory and sister-in-law Susan Bois. He was predeceased by his brother George, and this past July, by his youngest sister Carol Raymond. In 1930 Chuck's parents moved to Truro, Nova Scotia where his father played for the Truro Bearcats. After several hockey related moves around Northern Ontario, Chuck's family settled in Timmins in 1941. Chuck was an an active member of the Timmins' Boys Bugle Band and Air Cadets during World War II, and he played minor hockey at the McIntyre Arena. In 1947 the family moved to New Liskeard where his father, also known as Chuck, took over as Agent of the Canadian National Railway Express Division, coached the New Liskeard Lions Midgets' hockey team, and formed and coached the New Liskeard Cubs from 1953 to 1959. In the spring of 1948 Chuck and his teammates of the Porcupine Combines won the NOHA Junior A Championship by defeating the Copper Cliff Redmen in a best of seven series. During the late 1940s Chuck played for the New Liskeard Flyers hockey team along with other local boys D'Arcy McNamara, Ken Montgomery and Jack McKnight to name only a few. It was around this time that Chuck met Wannie. They were married at St. John's Anglican Church on September 16, 1950. He was also a member of the New Liskeard Legion Branch 33 Pipe Band for several years. Chuck will be remembered by many as the proprietor of Jemmett's Confectionary on Whitewood Avenue, famous for its selection of penny candy and Eplett's Ice Cream. It was a popular spot for kids to give their pennies and nickles to Chuck for a bag full of Ju Jubes. Many students of New Liskeard High School had lunch with Chuck over a bottle of Pepsi and a Jos Louis. After selling the store in 1976 he worked with the LCBO as an Assistant Manager until his retirement. Since the mid 1960s he has been a dedicated member of the New Liskeard Lions Club, active until the time of his death. In his retirement Chuck loved to bake and share his cookies, squares and breads with family and friends. Chuck managed to stay in his home until the end. To do so, he had the help and support of many. The family would like to thank Myrtle Peddie, Isabelle Lent, Sue Naismith, and very special neighbours Diane Robitaille "Putch", Don Bouzane and Wayne Green. Chuck was not able to get out much the last few years so he was always very appreciative of your unconditional support and friendship. Thanks to the help of Myrtle, Isabelle and Sue, Chuck was able to stay in his home. Wayne drove him to Lions, Putch warmed his dinners and brought in the mail and the world is a much better place today because every Sunday Chuck and Don solved the world's problems. The family would like to thank Dr. Leger for her incredible empathy, caring and compassion. It was greatly appreciated by the family. The family want to also thank Dr. Tom McDermott for his dedication to helping Chuck so much over the years and for the home visits. Chuck and the family were also very appreciative of Dr. Smith for covering during Dr. Tom's absence and for the care Chuck received from the wonderful nurses and staff of the Temiskaming Hospital. Friends may call at the Perrin Funeral Chapel, New Liskeard, Ontario, on Monday evening from 7 - 9 pm. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Anglican Church, New Liskeard, Ontario at 11:00 am on Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 with interment following in the New Liskeard Cemetery. Respecting Chuck's dedication to the Lions Club, and his love of hockey, we ask that you consider a donation to the New Liskeard Lions Midget Hockey Club in his memory. Donations may be mailed to Box 308, New Liskeard, Ontario, P0J 1P0.
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