March 31, 1930 --- February 4, 2018
We are sad to announce Fred's peaceful passing at BGH. Survived by his loving wife, Hilda; daughters, Susan, Shirley, Sheila (Doug), Sandra (Tom); grandchildren Benjamin, David, Simon, Quinn (Dave), Sarah, Aidan, Jeanette, Scott, Katelyn, Mark; great-granddaughter Clara. Predeceased by brothers Roy, Dennis, sons-in-law Dan, Pat, and grandson Tristan. Fred was born at Grace Hospital in Vancouver but moved to England in 1939. He studied at the Liverpool School of Art, met and married the love of his life, Hilda and returned to Canada in 1957. He worked as a sign painter for the VSB and was a member of Legion 148. Fred was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying fishing, hunting, gardening, lawn bowling, and travelling. He loved history, and music, playing both the trumpet and piano. Papa was devoted to his family. Bringing laughter and joy to all who knew him, he lit up a room. Since he was a child at heart, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the BC Children’s Hospital https://www.bcchf.ca/. A memorial will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home (3789 Royal Oak Ave. Burnaby) on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1:00 pm.
