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In memoriam
March 10, 2023

Dr. James Ewart Charters

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Dr. James Ewart Charters passed away peacefully at The Village of Taunton Mills on March 10, 2023, at the age of 95.

Ewart graduated in medicine in 1954 from the University of Toronto. He served his country as a group captain in the RCAF medical service. Later he moved with his wife and children to Alliston, Ont., where he practised as a general practitioner with Medical Associates from 1960 until 1978. Ewart and his wife, Joan moved to Mobile, Ala., in 1978 practising medicine until 1998. In 2010, they moved to the Village of Taunton Mills in Whitby, Ont.

Ewart collected antique clocks and continued this passion throughout his entire life. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge of clocks with his friends and the clock community.

Beloved husband to Joan. Loving father to Susan Charters-Conner (John) and Michael Charters (Donna). Cherished grandfather to Michael Conner (Nicky Hayes), Jennifer, Shannon and Christine Charters (Christian Santos). Great-grandfather to Charlotte and Mateo Santos. Dear brother to Jean Flynn (Garry) and uncle to Tess and Kathryn.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Tributes, memories and condolences can be shared online.