In Celebration of
Dr. Charles Crompton
November 9, 1923 -
April 20, 2016
Charles Crompton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on April 20th after a long and happy life. The second son of Dr. Charles and Harriet Crompton, he was predeceased by his brothers, Donald and Robert, and by his beloved canine companions, Tucker and Beau. He is survived by the love of his life, Norine (nee Gardiner) with whom he shared 65 years of mutual adoration. Charles lives on through his four children: Ann (Paul King ex), Ruth (Jochem Klostermann), Scott (Lorraine Vella Crompton ex), and Judith (Holden Chadwick) who loved and respected him. He was a devoted “Papa” to Joanna King (Noel Mullins), Lauren and Natalie Klostermann (Addison Veres), Samantha (Jim Turner), Charles and Sarah Crompton, Jenna and Ellen Chadwick and great-grandfather to Charles and McKenzie Turner. Charles was educated at Whitney Public School, North Toronto Collegiate and the University of Toronto. He served in the RCAF. He was an anaesthetist at the Toronto Western Hospital for 40 years where he earned the admiration and affection of colleagues and patients for his skill and unfailing courtesy to all. He was a lover of golf (on TV), good food, fine wine, a clean car and a well-kept lawn. Always a gentleman and a gentle man, a master of the non sequitur and the comically deadpan turn of phrase, he lived his life according to his principles of hard work, good manners and respect for others. The family wishes to extend their thanks to CCAC and DVA for their support which allowed our father to remain comfortably at home. A special thanks to caregivers Samuel De Chavez, Shiarry Baduria and especially Maria Cristina Fernandez, whose excellent care extended Charles’ life and quality of life. A visitation for family and friends will take place at Turner and Porter, Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto on Tuesday, April 26th from 4-7 p.m. A celebration of Charles’ life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, April 27th at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation (www.tgwhf.ca) in memory of Dr. Charles Crompton.
