Two fun memories.  
I  came home after my parents had gone to bed one night but my mom would always stay awake for me.  We are whispering in hallway & we hear garage door knob rattling. Thinking someones out there we quietly wake my dad. He carefully gets his gun, loads it & starts for the door. He's standing with pistol poised & as he's reaching I whispered to my mom, "Where's Buddy?" the cat. At same time we could see dad shaking his head as he opens the door, off jumps Buddy from box by door. Dad couldnt help but laugh at us as he retraced his steps back to closet then on to bed.
Another was when my mom freaked out putting dinner on table she forgot she was out of dads buttermilk (yuk!). My brother Don says to me get a stick of butter & he stuck it in a glass of milk. Dad didnt show it at time but later admitted he thought it was  pretty funny. 
I know these stories are likely boring to some but I know Serenity is printing a Forever Memories book & my mom doesn't know so I plan to surprise her with it. It will have all of this sites shared memories in it from family & friends
I loved my dad with all my heart & will miss him terribly until I see him again with my beautiful sister Aurora. 
I know you are both no longer suffering in any way & at peace with God. ♥️

When we returned home to the states I was 18 still living at home. My dad gave me a $50.00 bill all folded flat  & told me to keep it tucked away for emergencies. I carried it well into my 20's & then had to use it. I regretted it so much. 
He later gave me another then another even when I told him I still had other. Over the past several years my dad has given me more all folded up flat to keep safe for an emergency. Sorry, Dad, I will never spend them now.  😘

I will forever carry my wonderful memories of my dad. His love for his family was endless & care for others was always with him. He never wanted to be a burden in any way. A few times we had to call on their neighbor Mike to help him up or at times paramedics for a lift & assist. My dad would tell them how sorry he was to trouble them. 

Dad had such integrity & so honest. He instilled that in his children. He taught us to always tell the truth even if consequences might not be pleasant.
I remember my brother Don & I playing in our compound in Pakistan inside high brick wall. Don picked up a brick & tossed it over the wall. As soon as he let go he remembered dad had come home for lunch but didnt bringing car through the gates... Crash! I was younger & asked "what are we going to do?" Don just looked at me & said "I have to tell dad". He was upset but glad Don told truth instead of letting him think a pakistsni did it. 
At age 20, I backed his car over pipes sticking up out of ground causing major damage. I actually got stuck on the pipe. Feeling very irresponsible, Paul drove me home to tell my dad. & again dad thanked me then said he'd let me know how much it would cost me. 🙂 ♥️

Sharing photos from my parents wedding day October 14, 1950.

Fred was such a sweet man! Wonderful friend to my parents & to us!  We’ll always remember how much Fred loved to dance! He was in his glory on the dance floor with the love of his life, Carolyn.   
He will surely be missed !

Much Love & prayers to the family!
Sincerely,
Pam & Ron Ward

to carolyn, donald, laura and all the family, and the many friends, we wish to express our deepest sympathy and send our prayers to you for your loss. we hope that with the emptiness in your hearts , that you find some comfort with the lifelong memories that you all shared together.
eileen and duncan

Where do you start, such a long life full of stories, and Fred loved sharing his story. From the love of his life, Carol, the children, and grand/great-grandchildren, his love was so heartfelt.  Fred stories were never-ending, they were spirited, energetic and animated all at the same time, he was a storyteller!   Can't forget about DANCING, he knew how to cut a rug. Fred and Carol was the dancing machine. May you dance in heaven with your daughter.  
Danny could set for days talking and laughing with  Fred.  Fred will be missed but his story will not end here, his stories will be shared for many years through everyone who knew him. It saddens me to know that I will not have a conversation with you here on earth again.... 
Till we meet again my friend/brother-in-law. 

An awesome man who will be missed by all. He was living proof of the good in mankind I think I remember the hugs and love ❣️ he exuted I remember the smiles mostly

The Hospice Foundation of Florida Suncoast

St. Dunstan's Anglican Church

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Carolyn Lavery

Donald G (Susana) Lavery

Laura L (Paul) Knapp

Gerard Hart

Aurora L Hart

John V Lavery

7 - Grandchildren - Jamie, Jason, Kevin, Paul F, Elisa, Laura and Donald

7 - Great Grandchildren - Keenan, Corey, Sophia, Alexis, Sean, 
                                        Evan and Arianna

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Frederick Gustin Lavery

14 March, 1922 – 28 July, 2019

Serenity Funeral Home & Serenity Gardens Memorial Park

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