Obituary of Charles S. Kee

The family of Charles S. "Charlie" Kee sadly announce that he "crossed the final finish line" peacefully, on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Bobby’s Hospice, at the age of 87, after a brief battle with cancer. Charlie was born on May 21, 1928 in Grand Mere, Quebec, to the late Charles S. and Annie Mildred (Bustin); daughter of the late Charles L. Bustin, founder of Bustin’s Fine Furniture). Charlie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lillian (Starkie), and three children, Charles A. "Chuck" from Alberta; Cynthia "Cindy" LeBlanc (Steven) Saint John and Catherine "Cathy" (Donnie O’Brien) Saint John; three grandchildren, Charlie, Brandon and Destiny, all of Saint John. He is also survived by one sister, Dorothy Murchie of St. Stephen and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Charlie was predeceased by two sisters, Frances Forbes and Margaret Dickson. Charlie was an accountant by trade and worked for GE for nine years before joining Rocca Construction in 1963 and retiring in 1995. He was an avid sailor, being an Honorary Life Member and past Commodore of the RKYC. He also enjoyed camping and was a past President of Gloosecap Campers. He was also involved in the NBGS acting as treasurer for 12 years. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations to Bobby’s Hospice, Dan Johnson Fund, Canadian Cancer Society or the organization of the donor’s choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.