WESTLAKE – Frederick Edward, of St. Thomas, Ontario passed away July 3, 2019 at the age of 87. Originally from Nova Scotia and a recent resident of Veterans Care Parkwood Hospital, London, Ontario. Born in Halifax, NS to the late Clarence (Ted) and Mary (Creelman) Westlake. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with P.P.C.L.I. 2nd Battalion. He was employed for many years with the Children’s Aid Society and Salvation Army Corrections as Executive Director of Wycliff Booth House. For many years he was involved with Boys Scouts Canada, Kiwanis Club, Shriners(Masonic Lodge). He enjoyed camping and taking a ride on his motorcycle with other members of the Christian Bikers Association. He was a Ham Radio Enthusiast and a founding member of the Privateers Campers Club. Dad had a great love of music and taught himself how to play many instruments and was an avid guitarist who played with Alton Britt and Grampa Jones in his younger years. He later helped form the Harmoneers and played at venues for many years and he was also a member of the Bowater Mersey Marching Band.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Alice (Roberts) and children Deborah, Darlene (Gary), Donna (Terry), Fred (Audrey), Elaine (Henry), Janice (Ian), Carol and Neil, 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Barbara (Gordie), Jackie, Diane (Joe) and Reg (Darlene). He was predeceased by his son Edward, son in law Martin and 2 grandsons Jonathan and Morgan; his parents, brothers Ron, Doug and sister Sheila.
Visitation is Monday, July 8 from 6 to 8 pm and Celebration of Life Service, officiated by Majors Gary and Sharon Cooper on Tuesday, July 9 at 2:30 pm at Needham Funeral Services, 520 Dundas Street, London, Ontario. Burial will take place at a later date. Donations in Fred’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Parkinson’s Foundation.
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