Charles Edouard "Charlie Bandag" Surette, 84, husband of Aldéa (LeBlanc) Surette, of Moncton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday October 29, 2016 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC after a short battle with cancer. Born on September 1st, 1932 in Moncton, he was the son of the late Amédée and Céleste (Landry) Surette.

Charles was a service man for Atlantic Bandag, which is how he earned the name of "Charlie Bandag", where he was well respected by the truckers for fast reliable services. Then he went to work for Oliver Tire until his retirement. He attended Christ-Roi R.C. Church and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus - Council 6468.

Besides his wife of 53 years, he is survived by one daughter, Suzanne Perron (Bob) of Bathurst; one son, Daniel Surette of Moncton; one granddaughter, Julie Surette; one grandson, David Surette; one daughter-in-law and mother of the grandchildren, Sandi Surette, all of Moncton; one sister, Céleste Surette (Sally) of Moncton; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by five sisters: Edmée, Geneviève, Eva, Gloria and Sara; five brothers: Eloi, Regis, Edgar, Raymond and René.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and Wednesday from 10 am until time of departure (10:45). The funeral mass will be celebrated at Christ-Roi R.C. Church, 300 Dominion Street, Moncton on Wednesday November 2 at 11 am. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary cemetery Dieppe. In memory of Charles, a contribution to the Greater Moncton SPCA or to the House of Nazareth would be appreciated.

Words of comfort and donations may be made at

www.frenettefuneralhome.com