I will always remember Charles’s smile and happy demeanour. He always looked as though he had won the lottery. In many ways he had! I believe that he won first division in the lottery of life, on the day he met his beautiful wife Evelyn and starting raising a beautiful family with her and how wonderful they were all with him at the end. A wonderful innings Charles - may you now RIP. X

Condolences to Evelyn, Suzi, Pete, Sam annd all the family. Vale Charles. Love Barbara and Terry🩷

So good to have met Charles & Evelyn through Freemasonry & on Probus trips. A true gentleman with a twinkle in his eyes. Our thoughts are with Evelyn and the family,. Ron & Pauline Pibworth

Such a beautiful send off rest in peace u will be missed by the tenpin bowling community as I'm sure I speak for all that u were such a kind soul an a great person to chat to here an there while watching the kids comps everyone will look after your wife Everlyn an continue the chats your family gave you a beautiful send of such beautiful words an u lived an amazing full life rest in love an light Charles .

What a united wonderful family and how fortunate are you all to have had two such amazing people as the foundation. Charles lives on in you all in different ways. The most beautiful and fitting tribute today for a wonderful man. He would have loved it and been so proud of you all. Rest easy Charles, your job here is done. Thinking of you all and lots of hugs Evelyn & Suzie. xx

Poppa, Grandad. Your care, love and value of family are something I will forever cherish. I remember Christmases with you and nana, spending holidays with you, your energy was special. Thank you for being you. We love you and will remember you always. Thea misses you x

Thinking of you all today

To a life well lived. There was no misere in Charles' world, only happiness and love.

A true gentleman, Charles always had a kind word to say and was forever positive with a twinkle in his eye. We are all grateful he could share his final days with his family who he loved so much. Sending our love to you all. Love, Jasmine and Hans.

Sending condolences to the Petit family at this difficult time. Praying that your hearts are warmed with memories of all the wonderful years spent with Charles and for peace to surround you while you grieve. Much love, The Beresford-Long family

So very sorry to hear of Charles' passing having reached the wonderful age of 93 years. I'm sure it was Evelyn's baking that helped you reach this milestone Charles. I remember you both with much love, you were our first neighbours in Upper Hutt when Mike and I were first married and how lucky were we to have you two as role models. We watched in awe as you worked three jobs in those days Charles to support your family and sorry to say but we had a little giggle when Christmas time you loaded up literally everything but the kitchen sink into a trailer and off you all went camping, all the way to Paekaekariki. To us, still childless at this stage, it seemed a huge effort but I bet those memories are still with all your children to this day. I am so sorry I'm unable to be with you all today but send my love to you all. Rest in peace Charles, you truly were a gentleman.