Charles R. Cauvin Jr. of Holland, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was 81.

He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Helen Perseponko Cauvin.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Elvira Pontarelli Cauvin.

Mr. Cauvin was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Charles was a kind and loving family man who enjoyed creating many memories with his children and grandchildren throughout the years. He will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.

In addition to his wife Helen, Charles is survived by his loving children; Andrea Curdts of Quakertown, PA, Carla A. Cauvin of Nederland, CO, Denise L. Cauvin of Newtown, PA, Danielle L. Cauvin of Johnstown, PA, Paula Cauvin and her husband Benjamin Yu of Somerville, NJ, and Charles R. Cauvin III and his wife Kristi of Feasterville, PA. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Cauvin, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday evening, October 5, 2011, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Thursday, October 6, 2011, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Leukemia Society, 2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113.