Peacefully at home, in the presence of his loving family, Fred Motton passed away on Friday May 10, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, in his 95th year. He was the beloved husband of G. Eileen Reid and dear Dad of three wonderful sons, Frederick Clifford "Eric" (Deborah Wilson), Roy George (Tania Watson), and G. Keith. Proud grandfather "Pops" to Kevin (Renee Irwin), Meaghan, and Kathline "Kady" (Scott Mikhail).
Fred was the eldest son of the late Rev. Fred W. and Mrs. Olga Motton, and brother of William "Bill" (Adeline Wilson) [of Mississauga]. He was predeceased by his two younger sisters: Margaret, (Donald Piper) [of Florida] and Kathryn Harris of Ottawa. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews and brother-in-law to Norman Reid (late Helen Viau), the late Valerie (Tom Mould), Edwin Reid (Joyce) and Linda English (late Bruce).
Fred was a WWII veteran of R.C.C.S. and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 73 years and elder of Montreal West United Church for 60 years. He was a BELL CANADA employee for 41 years.
Special thank-you to Joan Foster and David Babcock for their extraordinary care during Fred's last months.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund or the Donegal Fund at Montreal West United Church Memorial Fund.