Halifax Herald January 7, 2004 DURANT, Charles Peter "Charlie" - 76, Pomquet, Antigonish Co., passed away on January 5, 2005, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, he was a son of the late Germaine and Eliza (Venedam) Durant. Charlie was a carpenter most of his working life. He worked for many years with Colin R. MacDonald, Grant and D.J. Floyd construction companies. He also did some farming and especially enjoyed working with horses. He is survived by his wife, the former Jessie Sampson; daughters, Maria (Billy) Morell, Pomquet; Charlene (Dave) Young, Daggers Woods; Kathleen (Pat) Olson, The Pas, Man.; Wanda (Barry) MacKenzie, Pomquet; sons, Germaine (Christine), Denver, Colo.; Raymond, at home; Barry (Rhonda), Goshen; Keith (Maria), Pomquet; sister, Rita Benoit, Pomquet; 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Hattie, Emma, Josephine, Mabel; brothers, Louis, Phonsie, Davie, and Joe. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. P.J. Baccardax officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to St. Martha's Hospital Foundation or Ste. Croix Building Fund for grounds improvement. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com