It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Theodore. Beloved husband of 47 years to Lynda. Dedicated and loving father to Dawn, David, Jamie, and Carrie. Treasured Papa to Jake, Jadie, Kain, Malcolm, Jordyn, Austin, Johnny, Cody and Kadyn. Great-grand Papa to Jayda-Rose. He will be sadly missed by the Richardson clan and dear friends Shirley and Pat and their family. Charles was a 30 year employee of the Hamilton Spectator and a friend to anyone who needed a pal. He truly was a Gentleman. A special thank-you to the Emergency Response Unit and the caring staff at the CICU at the Juravinski Hospital. A celebration of Charles’ life will be held at P.X. Dermody Funeral Home, 796 Upper Gage Ave. (Between Mohawk and Fennell) on Wednesday December 28, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Family Eulogies will be said at 8 PM.