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CHARLES ARTHUR HILL
Born: May 12, 1938
Date of Passing: Apr 04, 2018
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CHARLES ARTHUR HILL Charles Arthur Hill, born May 12, 1938, passed peacefully in his sleep, at Kin Place Personal Care Home, Oakbank, on April 4, 2018, at the age of 79. He was predeceased by his parents Ed and Emily, of Crawford Bay, BC. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughter Cheryl (Al), and sons Murray (Diane), Derek (Leanne), Trevor and Warren; grandchildren Tamara (Jason), Sheri, Lisa, Jeremy (Jessica), Kristine (Dean), Gabriella, Madelyne and Hunter; stepgranddaughter Felicia; great-grandchildren Jonah and Methias; and godchildren Michelle, Jaci, Jeffery and Raymond, all in Vancouver. Charlie was born in a one-room house in Ranger, Saskatchewan. He and his parents were living in the fishing village of Chitek Lake, Saskatchewan, when he contracted polio at the age of 12, spent many months recovering in St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, and because of it he lost the use of his legs during his final years. His parents then moved on to the coal mining area of Luscar, Alberta, from where he had to travel to Edson for Grade 11, and to reside in Edmonton for Grade 12. He then immediately joined the R.C.M.P. in 1956. He left the Force in order to marry, and joined the Tuxedo Police, before moving on to join the Winnipeg Police Department. He loved police work; he was especially proud of his time in charge of the Winnipeg Police Training Division, and later, the newly formed Communications Centre. He retired as a Staff Inspector in 1984, and immediately became Director of Law Enforcement for Manitoba. He was well-suited for his new role, and he particularly enjoyed his opportunities to teach several courses at the Canadian Police College in Ottawa. He retired again in 1991, and spent the majority of his remaining years reading, snowmobiling, fishing, golfing, and visiting with neighbours at the family cottage on Deception Lake in Northern Ontario. It is there that he asked for his ashes to be scattered (at a later date) - that way he would spend eternity at the lake. An hour of story-telling, refreshments, and fellowship will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 401 Kildare Ave. West at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Bring your best "Charlie Hill" stories. Honorary pallbearers are his children Cheryl, Murray, Derek, Trevor and Warren, and friends Gary Hammond, Charlie Reuther, Ian Paul and Kathy Fetterly. The Hill family wishes to thank the many excellent caregivers who supported Charlie while he resided at Arborg and Beausejour Hospitals, and for the past six months at Kin Place Personal Care Home in Oakbank. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to CancerCare Manitoba, the Alzheimer Society, or a charity of your choice. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to: Chad Wheeler Funeral Director (204) 890-4700
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 07, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Condolences to the family. I was a staff lecturer at the Canadian Police College when Charlie was seconded from WCP to the college. He brought experience and personality to the curriculum. We enjoyed his quick wit and personality while he served with us. - Posted by: Ian Parsons (Associate) on: Aug 29, 2025
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Charlie and family were very much involved with the Larke family back in the mid to late 60’s, and in particular, there were things Charlie did and said that were a great influence on me and I still think of them occasionally. The Hills were frequent guests at our Brereton cottage and we were close knit. Charlie even played matchmaker and introduced me to my first girlfriend. In addition to a lot of laughter I have standout memories, such as him letting me drive his white 62/63 T-Bird on a backroad of Transcona, and him telling me to “floor it” quickly followed by “let it off now!” Or the time he had someone’s 62 Chevy 2 with a suped up 327 that he let me drive at a time when getting keys to my dad’s car was near impossible. He was strong, and a natural athlete, So much so he could waterski behind our wood boat with a 12 hp Viking motor and he got me skiing too. Charles was instrumental in convincing Doug to buy a bigger motor behind which we both slalomed for hours at a time. He was as big a kid as the rest of us. Charlie gave me a 10ft boat he made and he, Doug and I put his vintage 10hp one speed (full throttle) motor on it and flew thru the tunnels of Caddy Lake hoping we would not meet traffic. Charlie was a fun guy and he was always positive and encouraging. After 67 years I have learned that things left to another day can end up in great regret. Or at least I thought I had learned. I had intended for several years to trace Charlie down to have coffee and share some old stories. This is not how I thought that trace would end, and I am left with this great regret. Thanks to Charlie for being the influence he was in my life. He probably had no idea. - Posted by: Larry Larke (Old family friend who lost touch too long ago) on: Apr 13, 2018
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So sorry for your loss...I remember Mr.Hill when he used to come out to LacLu, to visit with Gary Miller and my father Jim Harasemchuk via snowmobile. It is never truly goodbye but, see you later... our family's thoughts are with you all. Donna - Posted by: Donna (Harasemchuk)Hora (aqquaintance) on: Apr 10, 2018
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Our deepest sympathy to Peggy and family. A very kind hearted soul - Posted by: Bill and Debbie Charles (Friends) on: Apr 07, 2018