Charles Humphrey Oliver 'Charlie' (7 Sep 1943 - 13 Aug 2024)

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Lions Club of Stowmarket & District

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Location
Battisford Free Church Straight Road Battisford IP14 2LZ
Date
9th Sep 2024
Time
11am
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Charles Humphrey Oliver, Charlie of Moats Tye, Combs passed away peacefully in St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich on Tuesday 13th August 2024, aged 80 years. A loving dad to Catriona, Roly, Joe, Jack and Abbie and grandad to Alice, Sophie, Poppy and Robin. Charlie cherished being at his Moats Tye Livery Yard and was passionate about fundraising for Stowmarket Lions. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Charlieโ€™s funeral service will take place at Battisford Free Church on Monday 9th September at 11 am. Family flowers only please, but donations, if wished, made payable to โ€˜Lions Club of Stowmarket & Districtโ€™ may be sent care of Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service, The Nutshell, Milton Road South, Stowmarket, 01449 771666.

The funeral service will be live streamed via the Battisford Free Church Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/j3xLCTc1RpR4yzW7/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Dad arriving at the church in a Dray pulled by two Suffolk Punches. Thank you  ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ to everyone who attended the funeral (in-person and online).

Dad arriving at the church in a Dray pulled by two Suffolk Punches. Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ to everyone who attended the funeral (in-person and online).

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Vix Maceachen wrote

We spent many afternoons putting the world to rights and hearing your stories. We will miss you Charlie

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Debbie Knights wrote

Charlie has been so good to me and my family. The yards not the same without you Charlie, but you will always be with us when we are there ๐Ÿ’™ we miss you

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Sarah-Jane Meek wrote

A true gent, a great father and an excellent yard owner who graced this earth for too short of a time.
Love to all the family in this tough time xxx

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Rip Charlie, very often turned up to do the horses and Charlie was asleep in the front garden. Sandra & Buff.

Rip Charlie, very often turned up to do the horses and Charlie was asleep in the front garden. Sandra & Buff.

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Charlie loved my horse Drum and I promised him a ride

Charlie loved my horse Drum and I promised him a ride

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  • A beautiful photograph Liz, l remember very clearly this beautiful precious moment...๐Ÿ’

    Posted by Catriona on 12/09/2024 Report abuse
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Liz Firman wrote

Many fond memories of Charlie, just too many to mention but the one I love the most is Charlie singing nursery rhymes to my granddaughter while she was on his lap.

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