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Hurley, Charles A. - 87, Amherst passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Hazel (Cameron) Hurley. He was an avid hunter and fisherman over the years with his children. He spent a lot of years doing missionary work on the gospel boat in Newfoundland and Labrador. He was also involved with the children's work in Amherst and gathered with the Christians at the Amherst Gospel Hall. He was a decorated Veteran and spent time in Germany, Gaza Strip and Europe and was a paratrooper in his 10 years of service. He spent 25 years service at the Springhill Institution as a correctional service officer (food services officer). He enjoyed preparing for weddings and conferences for the Christians and families. He also volunteered as a palliative care worker. His favourite pastime was to watch his two grandsons, William and Lucas, play hockey and coach them along with his p revious hockey knowledge and experience. We would like to thank Dr. McCrossin and the wonderful nursing staff on the medical surgical unit at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their compassionate care. Charles is survived by his wife, the former Charlene Loxton; daughters, Tina (Wayne) Jones; Carrie (Scott) Bond; sons, Shawn (Juanita) Hurley; Andrew (Diana) Hurley; grandchildren, Jennifer, William and Lucas, great-grandchildren, Brent and Chyanne; sisters, Marjorie Wood and Joan Murphy; brother, Phil (Cathy) Hurley; sister-in-law, Starr Hurley; a large group of nieces and nephews who he was very close to. Beside s his paren ts he was predeceased by brothers, Doug, Jack and Fred Hurley; brother-in-law, John Murphy. Arrangements are in the care of MacDiarmid's Funeral Home and Crematorium, Oxford. A visitation to celebrate Charles' life will be from 1-3 pm, followed by a funeral service at 3 pm Thursday, February 20th in Amherst Gospel Hall, 20 Elmwood Drive, Amherst.