Charles Edward (Ted) Bastien

October 14, 1962 - March 21, 2023

Charles (Ted) Bastien passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Toronto General Hospital after a difficult battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Rose and father to Phillip, Ted will be missed by his siblings John (Viviane) and Kate (Walter), his brothers and sisters-in-law Vito (Lina), Kathy (Jim), Mary (Gino), and Terri (Nino), and his several nieces (Laura, Lauren, Tanya, Eva) and nephews (Paul, Andrew, Daniel, Sean, Maison, Aiden). Ted was predeceased by his niece Carmen (2006) and his brother-in-law Jim (2021).

Born in Sarnia, Ontario to Ivan and Dolores (DeFields) Bastien, Ted grew up in Windsor and went on to graduate from Sheridan College's Classical Animation program in Oakville. An Emmy and Canadian Screen Award-winning director, Ted worked on many animated favourites, including PAW Patrol, The Magic School Bus, Handy Manny, Mike the Knight, Brace Face and Little Bear,

Many thanks to the team at Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital for Ted's care. 

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.  Any donations made in Ted's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society will be greatly appreciated.