Joy Huculak (Niece)

Entered March 15, 2021 from Kelowna BC

So sorry to hear about Uncle Fred’s passing. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs from Barry and me.

Joy and Barry Huculak

Craig Morrison (Curling and golf friend)

Entered March 15, 2021 from Mississauga

Reattach in peace Fred.

Muriel J Marsten (friend from Erindale)

Entered March 15, 2021 from Mississauga

Elaine and family, I am so sorry to learn of Fred's passing. Elaine, you and Fred welcomed me very warmly the minute I came through the door of Erindale. I love the picture as it is the way I remember him - the warm, friendly smile. Sending my deepest sympathy Elaine to you and all in your family. I pray God keep you close with His love to help heal your brokenness and bring you to a place of comfort and peace.

Wheatley Janis and Gordon Wheatley (Old colleague.)

Entered March 15, 2021 from Victoria

So sad to hear of Fred's death. I was fortunate to replace Fred at the time of his retirement in Toronto. Before "going to pasture" he gave me a good introduction to the territory and the job, which was greatly appreciated. Although we did not know each other prior to this time, we havre been in touch ever since, Our sincere condolances go 0ut to Elaine

Les Mayer (Curling friend)

Entered March 15, 2021 from Mississauga

Fred was one of the first persons I met when I joined Dixie Curling Club. A rookie, he took me under his wing and taught me a lot about the game. A really good guy.

Some of my earliest memories of Dad was in the yard of the small house in Brandon where we lived until 1961. Dad had a large garden which he no doubt learned from his Dad. I especially remember his grafting the fruit trees in the front yard. And we would stand in the garden at the end of the day and eat fresh picked vegetables.
Dad was never idle but would hold down second part time jobs to support his family, including as a life guard at the local pool. He taught us by example to always work hard.

Another part time job Fred held to support his growing family was to sell chickens and turkeys etc for a Winnipeg Hatchery. Fred hit the road on the weekends to drive out to the farms to take orders for hatchlings. Often Linda rode along and I like to think I helped with the sales.
At Easter Fred would bring home several recently hatched chicks for his girls to enjoy for a few weeks.

Each year Fred would plan a family vacation usually involving a train or road trip in the car. Fred would plan the trip during the winter and mail out letters to motels along the route to book the reservations. This was long before the internet and online reservations. Each summer the family would hit the road from Canada's east coast to west coast, Montreal for Expo 67 or a drive through the Dakotas. Traveling with three girls in the back seat before air conditioning was no doubt a challenge but forms so many of our family memories.

In latter years mom and dad relied on Meals on Wheels from the local VON. Dad hated them. If you wish to honour his memory you could contribute to lifting the quality of what they can offer 🙂. In all seriousness we have been grateful for their support. And dad hated being hard of hearing. It was a frustration every day. Donations to help advance the cause are also welcome! Finally they loved their church, Erindale Presbyterian, which has been the source of faith, comfort, fun, friendship and joy.