Mr. Charles "Dick" Fenton

It is with profound sadness that the family of Charles (Dick) Richard Arthur Fenton announces his passing on Wednesday November 6, 2024. Dick passed away at the age of 80. The world has lost a great husband, father, grandfather, sibling, and friend. Dick was born on December 7, 1943, in Cornwall, Ontario. Dick married his teenage sweetheart, Andrea Cunningham in 1965 and together they had two children; Erin and Andrew. Dick began his working career with the Ontario Department of Highways and Transportation before becoming a member of the Ontario Provincial Police. This helped lead him to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Dick had a long and distinguished career with the RCMP and retired as a Corporal from the High River Detachment. After his retirement from the RCMP, Dick was a member of the Nanton Town Council for 9 years. In that time span, he served on other community committees such as Nanton FCSS. Dick was a member and past president of the local Legion, and a longtime member in good standing with the Retired Veterans Affairs; until he was no longer able to attend meetings due to restrictions introduced during Covid. Dick’s career with the RCMP left him with a deep understanding and passion for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He had a great deal of pride in his beliefs and integrity, and acted as a voice and an example for others during a time that was filled with uncertainty and division. His legacy would be that all people understand their personal rights and freedoms, and have the fortitude to speak up for, and defend them, without any inhibitions. Dick’s investigative skills were put to good use researching his Irish roots and family history. Dick developed a deep interest in genealogy, and took several trips to Ireland to gather information; compiling thousands of pages of family documents and history. Dick had many notable pastimes. He was an avid back yard mechanic and loved restoring old cars. He was known for making amazing fish and chips; and although he couldn’t carry a tune, he loved listening to his Irish music, as well as country singer Toby Keith. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Andrea (nee Cunningham) Fenton, his daughter Erin Fenton, and Grandson Evan Salisbury. Brothers and sisters; Chalene (John) Toplensky of Blackfalds, AB; Jack (Shauna) Fenton of Three Hills, AB; Edi Kaus of Mississauga, Ontario; Carol (Miles) Maerz of Three Hills, AB; Murray Fenton of Cornwall, Ontario; and sister-in-law Isabel Murray of Cornwall, Ontario; as well as many nieces and nephews. Dick was predeceased by his parents Charles and Mabel (nee Youngs) and step-mom Violet (nee McMurray) Fenton; his son Andrew Fenton; brothers-in-law Kevin Murray, Mark Kaus, and Gary Paulson. A wake (visitation) will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Lyle Reeves Funeral Home (140 6th Ave SW, High River, AB T1V 1A1) from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday November 15, 2024 and the Nanton Baptist Church (2410 26 Ave, Nanton, AB T0L 1R0) at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to PADS; a service dog organization. www.pads.ca Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funeral of High River (403.652.4242).

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Mr. Charles "Dick" Fenton

December 7, 1943 - November 6, 2024