Here is a brief biographical sketch of Brother Charles Bertie Mains taken from his obituary in the Cowichan Leader newspaper:

Mains – The death of a pioneer Duncan butcher, Mr. Charlie Bertie Mains, aged 84, occurred in Duncan Hospital on Sunday.

He had lived in Duncan since 1911, coming to V.I. in 1899 from California. He had resided previously in Victoria, Ladysmith and Duncan.

His shop on Government Street was for many years one of the best known meat stores in the Cowichan area, until advancing years had of late caused him to slacken pace and, finally, to sell his holdings.  He had continued to live in his home opposite his shop.

His birthplace was Tennington Point, Illinois.

Mr. Mains was interested in affairs of the district, although a short term as school trustee formed his principal entry into public life. His wife, Rose, predeceased him last year.

Surviving him are three daughters, the Misses Hazel, Florence and Olive Mains, all of Duncan.

The funeral took place from Hirst Funeral Chapel on Tuesday afternoon, with interment in the family plot, Mountain View Cemetery, Somenos. “Sun of My Soul” was the hymn sung. The Rev. F,H, Golightly officiated.

Pallbearers were Messrs. W.B. Powel, A.M. Dixon, Harold Jackson, J.H. Piper and George Ward (both of Nanaimo) and John Lock (Chemainus).”

Source: Cowichan Leader 13 November 1952        

The tomb of Brother Charles Mains in Mountain View Cemetery, Somenos, B.C.

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