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Funeral services are being held at Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, 700 Powell St. Gloucester City, Wednesday, August 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Charles H. Griffith, 85, a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, who passed away on August 15, 2009, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband for 57 years to Julia B. (nee Herman), loving father of Barbara Canant (Russell) of Harrah, OK, Joseph of Bellmawr, Frank of Gloucester, William (Kimberly), of Bellmawr and Linda Griffith-Boldizar (Christopher) of Bellmawr, devoted grandfather of Jason, Christine, Joseph, Jamie, Corrin, Nicole, Kelsey, Paige and the late Lindsey and great grandfather to Max and Penelope. He was also the dear brother of Charlotte Ritchie, Carrie Garton, Ella Schemelia, Rose Hoe, James and the late Henry, a dear brother-in-law, also dear uncle to many caring nieces and nephews.

Mr. Griffith was a proud army veteran of WWII having served with the 661^st Tank Division in the European Theatre of Operations as an assistant gunner. He was a retired Boiler Operator of Kennedy Hospital in Cherry Hill, a job he loved. He was also a hardworking, loving and devoted family man. During his well deserved retirement he was an avid fisherman/boater and greatly enjoyed bird watching/and bird house making. He always looked forward to his daily visits with his children and helping them with their many household projects, their very own “Mr. Fix-it”.

Interment to be held at the convenience of the family.