Charles Laughton

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, August 30, 2004 Charles “Van” Laughton LLB, QC formerly of Grand Bend and Exeter in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Maureen (Kennedy) Laughton (1998). Father and Father-in-law of Terri and John Kennedy of London, Geordie and Earl Farrell of Port Elgin and Richard and Olga Laughton of Milton. Gummie to Melissa, Robyn, Raegan, Lindsay, Jennifer, Tess, Edwyna, Sarah, Tara and Josh. Brother  and brother-in-law of Paul and Eleanor Laughton of Ottawa. Van was born on November 27, 1919 at the Womens College Hospital in Toronto. He grew up in North Toronto and later graduated from Pickering College in Newmarket. With the start of World War 2 Van joined the Navy, attended COTC (Canadian Officer Training Course), and graduated as a Lieutenant. During the war, he sailed the North Atlantic on the HMCS Arnprior, the Aasiz and the Cobalt 1. After the war Van married Maureen Kennedy then settled in Halifax, while he attended Dalhousie Law School. He helped raise his family in Exeter and later in Grand Bend. Van practised law for many years in both those communities. He was also an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Royal Canadian Navy Association. Passionate sailors, Van and Maureen spent many summers on their sailboat in the North Channel. A Memorial Service will be held at Parkwood Hospital, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 801 Commissioners Rd. E. London (please use parking lot #3) on Saturday, September 4th at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Veterans Care Fund c/o Parkwood Hospital Foundation 801 Commissioners Rd. E.London N6C 5J1 or the Eating Disorder Foundation of Canada Suite 130, 100 Collip Circle, London N6G 4X8 would be appreciated by the family.

Charles Laughton