Sydney
With heartfelt sadness we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our father, brother and great friend, Charlie ‘Chaz’ Risk on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on May 5, 1951, in Sydney, Charlie was the son of the late Archie and Frances (McGinn) Risk.
Charlie is survived by daughter, Angie (Anthony); son, Randy; grandsons, Kenzie and Aidan; brothers, Archie, Art (Gayle) and Eddie; sisters, Elizabeth and Peggy (Glen); as well as many nieces and nephews with special bonds. He also leaves behind a special friend, Colleen Matheson.
Besides his parents, Charles was predeceased by brothers, Joe and Ricky; sisters, Winnie, Patsy, Frances, Milley and godchild, Carrie McPhee.
Charlie will be deeply missed by family and many friends. Dad loved his hockey and was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan. Tarbish won’t be the same at the Cedars Club without Dad. He was the kindest man and would give anyone the shirt off his back.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Charles Risk will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow at the Cedars Club, 30 MacKenzie Street, Sydney. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Charles may be made to Loaves and Fishes or other food banks.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Sorry to hear of your lose. Condolences to the Risk family.
From: cousin, Jake & Charlotte Risk.
Art,Eddie , Archie and Families. Please accept our sincere sympathy on Chaz’s passing. Our thoughts are with you All as you deal with your loss.God Bless. Roddie and Judy.
To the entire family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Charlie was one of a kind, and oh he could make you laugh. RIP
Art, Eddie and all the Risk family, we are so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Always a friendly guy. Our deepest sympathy. Evelyn & Clarence MacNamara.
So very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing…our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Fly high Chas…world seems a darker place. You will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to the Risk family; his children, siblings and friends. Our thoughts are with you.
To the Risk Family,
A while back we had the pleasure of sitting with Charlie while enjoying a delicious dinner at the Cedar’s Club. The conversation included Charlie’s own stories of preparing traditional dishes with first-rate results. This was something he was very proud of. We Chatted about our neighborhood and the Risk/Morrison connection that continues to this day. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the recent passing of Charlie.
Diane MorrisonLachowiez & Mike Lachowiez
Dear Risk family,
We are so deeply saddened with Charlie’s passing. A great friend “ Chaz “ noted for all his famous lines “ the longest stick” and “ a shot would be nice “ His memory will be cherished and he will always be fondly remembered.Deepest sympathy to all that loved him and grieve his loss ❤️
Very sorry to hear of your lose. Condolences to all the Risk family from cousin Jake & Charlotte Risk & family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Condolence to the Risk family from cousin Jake & Charlotte Risk
Art very sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Chris and Joe
So Sorry to hear of Charlies passing. I met him through his neighbor
across the hall…We were visiting from Halifax…he made us feel so welcome, we felt like we had always known him…..
It was evident he was a kind and caring person…
Lots of fun in heaven with his arrival.
My condolences to his many friends and family
To the Risk families,
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. I remember Chaz as being smart, friendly and with a great sense of dry humor. He was one of those guys that made it fun to grow up in the “Gaza”.
The Risk Family, Our condolences to the family on Charlie’s passing. Whenever our paths crossed Charlie had a few interesting stories to share with us and always left us with a chuckle.
Charlie/Chaz family & friends,
He was one of a kind and will be missed. The Cedars will not be the same with him. Our heartfelt condolences!
Danny & Valerie (Joseph) MacInnis
My deepest condolences to Art Eddie Giggie Peggy AJ we all grew up on Townsend St The Gaza!! The Libbus family were great friends with the Risk.I will miss our hockey talks me Boston Chass Montreal. Chass was one of a kind and will be missed!!!!!
So very very sorry for your great loss. Chas was a great guy and will surely be missed
Chaz will always hold a special place in our memory. We send our heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Scott MacDow and Family
Condolences to the Risk family. Rest in peace Chaz.
To The Risk Family. We were so very sorry to learn of Charlie’s passing. He will be missed by all those who’s lives he touched. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
To the Risk Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of a legend! Chaz was one of a kind and would certainly drop everything to help anyone that needed it. He did just that for me many years ago and I’ll never forget that! Xo
So sorry for your loss we all grew up together on Townsend St in the GazaThe Libbus family and the Risk Family were Very close.Chaz was one of a kind.I will miss our hockey talks about the Habs and Bruins.Kibby just picked up a Great Tarbish partner.
To the Risk Family , very sorry to hear of Charlies passing ,back in the day had lots of laughs with Charlie and the rest of the Risk family.They we’re all very friendly people ,a nice large family ! May Charlie Rest In Peace !
With a 💖 of Gold and was there for anybody who needed help, Chaz you will be missed by the whole community!!! The Cedars Club will be a little more empty without You!!! RIP my Friend!!!
My heartfelt condolences to Charlie’s family and friends!!! He was a good friend and will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him…God Bless You my friend and May you Rest In Peace!!!!
I was 19 meeting Charlie for the first time. That was when i first met the Risk clan. Charlie always was so kind and would do anything for you. From day one he made me feel welcome and we remained friends for the last 50 years. Too the family there are no woods to condone how i feel except to say i am so very sorry for your loss. Love Aunt Cindy.
His laughter and smiles true gifts lighting up everyone’s
lives. Honour to know him since I was 11 yrs old (now 69).
Sincere condolences to family & friends. May he Rest In Peace 🙏
Peggy and Risk family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your brother and father.
To Charlie’s children and grandchildren , to the entire Risk family, condolences on the loss of such a great guy and an important part of your family. Charlie will be forever remembered for his love and laughter for everyone and everyone will forever feel his loss. Allan J. and Charlie are now together again. Rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Always a huge fan of this wonderful kind man and ol school friend.
My sincere condolences!
Ron Mann
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Father, brother, partner uncle and friend. Charlie will be missed by all who knew him. He sure was a bright light in Sydney. Thinking and praying for you all at this difficult time. 🙏
So sorry to the Risk family for the passing of Charlie. He will surely be missed I know I certainly will miss him.
My condolences to all family and friends of Charlie , always had a chat when we found ourselves in the same space — Charlie will be missed for sure 😞