CHARLES GRANT MONKMAN

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

• I worked with Charlie back in the 70's at NRC. Charlie & I spend long hours in the loaders in very dusty conditions with no air conditioning...needless to say we had to create our own entertainment and Charlie was always up for a good laugh...I miss those days. Charlie was a class act...RIP bud! - Posted by: Brian Smith (Co-worker) on: Nov 07, 2020

• Thanks for everything u did for me, you made me a better man and to always smile at no matter what life brings u. Miss u sooooooooo much. Love u always. - Posted by: Kelley Monkman (Relative) on: Jun 27, 2018

• It is sure nice to read all the comments/stories about my dad. I read them often so thank you. A couple things I forgot to share about during the service was that the colors of the ribbons that the pallbearers wore and colors of the flowers on the casket were the colors of Nelson River Construction. Secondly, my dad wanted two songs played at his funeral which were Won't it Be Nice by Hank Williams and Farewell Party by his favorite Waylon Jennings. The songs were played, but there was no story line to them. My dad and I enjoyed listening to music together and we would often show each other songs. I heard that song Won't It Be Nice and showed my dad and we listened to it over and over. It is a catchy song. The other my dad found on You Tube. He played that song when he was already sick and told me that he wanted that song played at his funeral. When he was in the hospital he would often say play my last song and he was referring to Farewell Party.... "my last song." - Posted by: Vanessa (Daughter) on: Feb 03, 2015

• I met Charles in Ericksdale where we both played minor hockey. He was as tall then as he is now, a mountain of kid and he transitioned into a mountain of a man. While playing hockey for Ericksdale our coach at the time put all three of us "Indians" on one line and called us the "ape line". We got more playing time as the chances for us winning any particular game got out of hand....I would create as much chaos on the ice as I could forcing Charles to protect me or help me....he used to politely ask me not to try and get the opposing team to hate us!! Lol He didn't like the rough play. I think when coach Lundale put me in net to start playing goal Charles was the happiest man on the team, he wouldn't have to defend me anymore and I wouldn't be out there creating chaos.. When I told my mom I was going to Charles' funeral she started reminiscing about Charles mom and dad, Abraham and Ida, Edwin and Acanoe and others.....message to Clinton and Vanessa, you have big shoes to fill but so did Charles and his siblings. You are fortunate that you come from good stock, your grandparents were the epitome of class, were humble, kind and respectful. These attributes were inherited by your dad as well as your aunties and uncles and passed on to you. It is not a coincidence that your father touched as many lives the way he did. He was taught these things by his parents just as your mom and dad taught you....let you dads memory be your guiding light in your life forward.. he may be gone but will never be forgotten.....rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Ron Missyabit (Friend) on: Jan 11, 2015

• Sir Charles, there isn't a good memory from working at NRC that doesn't include him. He was always had that a story or joke, or just a conversation that made me laugh. My friend, you will be sadly missed and never forgotten. - Posted by: Kim Foster (Co-Worker) on: Jan 11, 2015

• We are so very sorry for your loss. We new him for many, many years and were so happy to run into him at the Narrows Lodge. Always so happy. He had a beautiful smile. - Posted by: Mavis and Miles Rutherford (Long time acquaintances ) on: Jan 10, 2015

• I Remember uncle being a nice caring person always smiling and a very hard working man <3 - Posted by: Gloria Desjarlais (Uncle Charles) on: Jan 09, 2015

• Shane and I met Charlie 5yrs ago when we started working for nelson river, he made us feel very welcome right from the start, he was alway asking if we were ok if we needed anything. We never seen Charlie mad or upset he was always happy and smiling. I teased Charlie many time when it was our weekend off to get outside and do a rain dance so we could go home early, his reply was I don't have my loin cloth and headpiece lol he always had a come back. Charlie you were missed last year at work although we so enjoyed your visit. God speed charlie! Our deepest sympathy to your family. - Posted by: Shane and Linda Lalonde (Friends and co workers) on: Jan 09, 2015

• Very good man and co-worker. He realy look out and care for fellow workers. He surly will be miss.by all. Rip bud. Hugs to family's. - Posted by: Daniel (Catellier) on: Jan 09, 2015

• Having worked with Charles over the last 11 years, there is a huge emptiness on our crew with his passing. Your smile, sense of humor, and leadership made you a working mans Boss. Your ability to give everyone a nickname, which stuck like glue will always be remembered. I am truely honored to have know and worked with you my friend. My deep sympathy and thoughts are with you Linda, Clinton and Vanessa, Charles was and honorable man and well respected by many. - Posted by: Roy T Hansen (Co-worker and friend) on: Jan 09, 2015

• I met Charles when I attended school in the town of Eriksdale. Charles and I would walk to town at lunch time and hang out until it was time for school time. I remember we shared stories of our families and school experiences. Charles was a good friend and I will cherish his friendship always. - Posted by: Russell Maytwayashing (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2015