Charles (Chuck) Polcher Dubuque
February 13th, 2020
It is with incredible sadness that we share the loss of the patriarch of the Dubuque family after a long battle with dementia.
Chuck’s life was rich and filled with many adventures. Chuck was an athlete, a teacher, and a mentor to all who he encountered. His early life rewarded him with numerous lifelong relationships with his east-end friends; a football career with the Vancouver Blue Bombers and the BC Lions and a second career at Campbell and Grill. Chuck was an outstanding athlete. He loved football and was extremely proud to be a BC Lions alum. His second sporting love was golf -where he spent many hours perfecting his swing. Chuck was well known as a raconteur, regaling his family and friends with anecdotes and tales of his life experiences.
Chuck’s primary passion was his family. Family brought out the twinkle in his eye and contagious smile. He loved the family trips to Maui and being with his children and grandchildren at any opportunity. He was always at their games, recitals, and celebrations. He loved the Sunday family dinners and any family get togethers. He was as proud of his family as they were of him.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nora; children: Maury (Jennifer), Kathleen (Lee), Maureen (Michael) and his grandchildren: Philip, Claire (Chad), Hillary, Curtis, Stephanie, Tyler, Sophie and Sasha; sister Stella Fraser.
Chuck is predeceased by his father Charles, mother Stella, sister Claudette and infant son Charles.
A Celebration of Chuck’s life will be held on March 7, 2020 at 2:00 at Marine Drive Golf Club, 7425 Yew Street, Vancouver, BC.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Concussion Centre at the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Please visit tgwhf.ca/tribute or call 416-603-5300.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Messages:
Nora, Maury, Kathleen and Maureen. I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Chuck. So many long time memories of him have come to mind. I will forever remember the bruisings he inflicted on my legs while vigorously rooting for Maury during his hockey games. Such a proud dad of you all. His smile will live on in my mind. Thinking of you all at this time. Anne Bodnar
I was terribly saddened to hear of the death of Chuck.He was a team mate while playing rugby for Ex Britannia many years ago.He was a great athlete, always in A ! condition a very tough competitor and a very dependable compatriot on.the field.He amazed me with his hardened hands, I think we called him tin hands at the time because of his work in the roofing business.During my career we used Campbell and Grill for our major roofing work so I did meet Chuck from time to time over the years. He will be sadly missed by all of his old Britannia .team mates