Frederick (Fred) Joseph O'Regan

October 4, 1946 – February 5, 2014

Glace Bay

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Frederick ‘Fred’ O’Regan on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional hospital with family at his side. Fred was 67 and born in Grand Falls, NB. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Loretta (Tait) O’Regan. Fred was a cook and retired from the Main Event in Glace Bay and the Road House in PEI. Fred played crib for many years at Branch 3 RCL and also enjoyed playing pool and playing darts at the Tower Road Fire hall. Surviving are his common- law wife Phyllis Boutilier; the mother of his children Brenda O’Regan; and his children Tanya (Lindsay Taylor) O’Regan, PEI; step- daughter Sara Butts, Ont; sons Jimmy (Margaret) PEI; step-sons Chickie (Shirley) , Richie (Tanya), Billy (Carrie), Piper (Janey) , Scottie (Melissa ), all of Glace Bay. Sisters, Sharon, Grand Falls NB, Mary, Riverview NB , Colleen, Grand Falls NB. Brothers, John, Moncton NB, Michael, Grand Falls NB, Brian, Grand Falls NB, Richard, Kentville NS. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Fred was predeceased by parents and a brother Larry.

Cremation has take place.

Visitation will be held for Fred on Monday, February 10th from 7-9 at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union Street Glace Bay .

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday , February 11th at 11 am in Patten Funeral Home chapel with Rev Allan MacLellan officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of choice. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com