Mead – Charles James “Charlie”
Born December 22, 1938. Passed away June 16, 2026.
Passed away suddenly at North East Health, Wangaratta
Aged 87 Years.
Loving Son of John and Violet Mead (both dec).
Much loved Brother of Jack Mead, Gwen Sessions, Violet Croxford (all dec), and Hans Jensen and all their respective families.
“One of life’s true gentleman”
Funeral notice
Service
June 29, 2026 - 11:00am
NJ Todd Funeral Home “Feehan Chapel”, 81 Baddaginnie-Benalla Road, Benalla VIC
Get directionsThe Memorial Service to celebrate the Life of Mr Charles James "Charlie" Mead will be held at the N J Todd Funeral Home - 'Feehan Chapel' on Monday 29th June 2026 commencing at 11.00 am.
A private family Burial will have preceded the Memorial Service.
To Livestream Funeral please go to the N J Todd website and follow the links.
Tributes
Leave a tributeJuly 02, 2026 11:52 am
RIP Charlie, hope you can play trains again with dad in heaven. Miss your friendly face on the bus. Rest easy Barb Matthews (McCauley)
June 27, 2026 3:23 pm
Met Charlie prior to the vigil at Violet Town to celebrate the Aurora event. He was well able to easily reate to people and over those five-odd years became a visible face of the memorial gardens.
Thankyou Charlie RIP.
June 27, 2026 1:36 pm
I only met Charlie twice, and on both occasions he treated me like a life long friend with a genuine interest in my life story. Rest in peace Charlie and thank you for all you did in building such a special place for families of the Southern Aurora Disaster to visit, remember and reflect.
Mark Rosevear.
June 27, 2026 12:50 pm
The short time I knew Charlie defined him as a true gentleman and generous to a tee.
June 24, 2026 12:11 pm
Dear friend and workmate of our dad for over 60 years. Rest easy Charlie. Sympathy from the McCauley girls
June 21, 2026 7:34 pm
A close friend and work mate on the railways with my dad, Stan McCauley. Always popped into say gidday when my dad was unwell with emphasemia, at home. Loved my mums big scones. One of the nicest gentleman you could meet. Rest easy Charlie and keep watching over us all.
June 21, 2026 7:18 pm
Beautiful memories of Charlie, my father Eddie Walsh (Dec) was a good friend of his. Love the Walsh Family. Bernadette Baker, Ed’s daughter 🙏☘️💖
June 20, 2026 1:53 pm
As the train arrives at Station Heaven, Charlie will be there to direct them to the Pearly Gates! Rest in peace, Charlie.
June 19, 2026 8:50 pm
What a wonderful, kind, and so very thoughtful of giving us time and sharing of his memories and thoughts of his love of life here in Benalla. RIP. A life well lived. Gayle Rheese
June 19, 2026 10:41 am
What a wonderful man ,
Great memories, with the sessions family ,
Our love to you all .
Love Kim & David sessions.
18th June 2026June 18, 2026 9:51 pm
What a wonderful man ,
Great memories, with the sessions family ,
Our love to you all .
Love Kim & David sessions.
18th June 2026June 18, 2026 9:50 pm
What a wonderful man ,
Great memories, with the sessions family ,
Our love to you all .
Love Kim & David sessions.
18th June 2026June 18, 2026 9:49 pm
What a wonderful man Charlie was.. whenever I was catching the xpt years ago he was always at the station with a kind word and blanket for those who didn’t have one. He was funny, kind, interesting and full of stories. He will be sadly missed by many people.
June 18, 2026 8:22 am
RIP Charlie, a true gentleman.
Loyal and caring workmate and friend of my late father.
Always had a kind word about everyone and wanting to help whoever he could.
Will be sadly missed.June 18, 2026 12:39 am
A wonderful friend who gave so much joy to so many others and I was lucky I was able to return to favour with a great friendship over the past 5 years.
Rest in Peace Charlie my dear friend.
Bill Paras
July 2 2026