Clara Winnifred “Winnie” Charlton, Halifax explosion survivor dies at 104. NEW GLASGOW – Clara Winnifred “Winnie” Charlton, 104, Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, formerly of Stewiacke and Halifax, passed away, Saturday, April 2, 2016 in the manor. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late James and Evelyn Sullivan. Winnie vividly remembered the Halifax Explosion; how as a six-year old being hurriedly rushed to the school basement for safety and afterwards witnessing the devastation. She was employed as a switchboard operator with the Department of National Defence, Halifax, for many years. Winnie enjoyed shopping, knitting, crocheting, quilting, making clothing and doll clothes, playing bingo and spending time with her cats. She was an inspirational lady, who took every opportunity to be kind and learn something new. Winnie will be dearly missed by those she loved. Surviving are her son-in-law, Don; grandchildren, Donnie (Crista), Denine (Wade), Douglas and Gregory (Linda); great-grandchildren, Brandon, Devon, Cohen, Kevin (Chantal), Jarrett, Katelyn, Brittany, Sarah and Alex; great, great-grandson, Ryan; nieces, Barb, Lorraine and Trudy. She was predeceased by her husband, Nelson; daughters, Delores and Sharon; several siblings. A private Celebration of Life will take place. The family wish to thank the Glen Haven Manor staff for the wonderful care Winnie received. Special thank you to Theresa and Betty Dewar, Louise Roach and Sister Mary McMahon. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Clara Winnifred "Winnie" Charlton, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.