Charles Stanborough of Stratford, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Monday, November 25, 2024 in his 85th year. 

Born in Elmwood on April 28, 1940 to Kendall and Alzena (Golem) Stanborough.  Chuck enjoyed his lifelong career of driving trucks, first a stake truck for his father's sawmill in Elmwood and then, for over 40 years, a transport truck for New Life Mills.  Chuck's hobbies were motorcycles and working with wood.  Chuck's son, Ron, fondly remembers the many hours he spent with his father cutting wood.  His children all own beautiful pieces of furniture that he refinished or built.  

Survived by his children Deanne Dolton (Trent), Tracy Crewson (Steve), Ron Parker (Kathie), grandchildren Melissa Mulder (Beckett), Benjamin Dolton (Josslyn), Morgan Crewson (Emily), Kaela Allison (Ryan), Micah Crewson (Katrina), Rebekkah Crewson, one great-grandchild Elizabeth Crewson; Brian Stanborough and family.  Also survived by one brother Grant Stanborough and many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by brother Bert and his wife Helen Stanborough; sister Jean and her husband Cycil Clarke; brothers Ronald and Kenneth in childhood; and nephew Reg Stanborough.  

A very special thank you to the doctors and nurses on the medicine ward at Stratford Hospital.  Their kindness, generosity and compassion went beyond the call of duty.  

Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 11-1pm where a Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm. Rev. Paul Holden officiating. Interment in Hanover Cemetery. 

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, your local Hospice or charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca