Obituary of Charles Roy Caldwell

Charles “Chick” Roy Caldwell, age 72, died on April 13, 2016, in Annapolis Royal, NS. Chick is survived by his doting wife, Sherry Caldwell, his son Brock Caldwell (Kristen Caldwell); his grandson Sam Caldwell; and his sister and brothers, Rhoda Tanner, Carl, Gene, Phil, Blaine, and Bruce Caldwell. He was predeceased by his brothers, Herbert and David Caldwell and his sister, Beatrice Guy. Chick was born on February 23, 1944 in Falmouth, Nova Scotia, to parents Herbert and Edith Caldwell. As a young man, Chick joined the Navy where he served as a Signalman and then a Physical Training Instructor. After his 21-year military career, he attended NSCC where he earned his Human Services Certificate, followed by employment with the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board as an Educational Assistant. Chick, doing what he loved doing, served students for numerous years and continued to work with them right up to his sudden death during an art outing. On December 20, 1966, he married Sherry Lynn Trethewey in Halifax, Nova Scotia and they had one son. Chick was a beloved family man and a caring father to his only son, Brock and adoring grandfather to his only grandchild, Sam. Chick was a social, active man who was deeply involved in the Annapolis Royal school community. Chick was a coach for numerous school sports teams over the years where his natural sense of fairness, decency and compassion impacted many students and staff members. His family and friends will remember him as a kind, loyal, generous person whose great sense of humour endeared him to all, especially his buddies on the Annapolis Royal Golf Course. A memorial gathering is scheduled for Sunday, April 17th at 2:00 PM, at Kaulbach Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Annapolis Royal. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Chick’s life. Donations can be sent to the Annapolis West Education Centre Student Council. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com.