It is with deep sadness I pass on the news of the death of Charlie Onus
Charlie was the victim of a tragic accident on the family property.
Charlie played in the 1977 Kentwell Cup team as a tough and uncompromising
back rower. He comes from a distinguished rugby family. Both he and his brother Rob
who also played for the Colleagues both played rep footy for NSW. Charlie made an instant impact
playing for the Colleagues Kentwell Cup where his presence in the early round of 1977
enabled Colleagues to gain a convincing win over the previous years Premiers St Ives !
Charlie was the original bushy, what you saw is what you got. He made many close friends
through his short stay with the Colleagues and the tragedy of his demise will come as a great
shock and loss to many of his rugby family in Sydney.
The thoughts of all Old Colleagues are with his family at this time
Funeral details from the Onus Family:
It is with great sadness that we are writing to formally notify you of the memorials that will be held for Charlie Onus,
our dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and brother.
A local reception in memory of Charlie for family and friends will be held at the Gundagai Golf Club,
Thursday 3rd of July 2014 at 2pm, following a private family cremation.
A reception in memory of Charlie will also be held in Sydney at the Royal Sydney Golf Club, Rose Bay,
Monday 7th July 2014 at 2pm. Eulogies will begin at 2.15pm.