Peacefully on Thursday March 28th, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, #67, the Aurora Flash, took his final checkered flag. Fred lived a full life with determination and passion, and will be forever loved and missed by his wife Pam (nee Smith) daughters Ann (George), Cathy, Teresa (Dan), and son Phil (Sandra) and grandchildren Andrew, Colin, Matthew, Tim, Sarah, Meghan, Kristen, Lindsay, Branden, Shane, Melissa and Josh. Fred’s family would like to express sincere thanks to the caring staff of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Monday April 1, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 1pm, followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred’s name may be made to Lions Clubs Camp Kirk Foundation, 639A Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, M4S 2M9 or Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation (Palliative Care Unit Education Fund for Nurses and Physicians) 304-615 Davis Dr., Newmarket, L3Y 9Z9. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Bob Winegar says
Very belated condolences to Fred’s family. I grew up in Lorne Park with Fred, playing hockey on teams from Tadpole to Midget. Fred was always in the thick of it, a team leader and high scorer who was invaluable when we won the Minor Bantam title. It is no wonder he was such a success in stock car racing. Sympathies to the family in the loss of this 100 percenter.
Don Gullison says
Hey Fred say hi to Ray for me, sorry I heard about this so late condolences to the Bullet family
Lauren, Marty, Samantha and Emily Patience says
To Pam and family
I was so sad to hear about Fred’s passing. He will be deeply missed by so many people. Fred was an amazing man always giving. I was amazed to see him at the Christmas basket drive when he could barely walk. He was a selfless man and I know that his community will miss him sorely. He touched the lives of so many people and now he is surely looking down on us from heaven. May you rest in peace my friend, and Pam and family, may you find comfort and strength during this most difficult time. Thinking of you
Lauren
Terry Doucet says
my deepest sympathies go out to you Pam and family, Fred will truly be missed
Rev. Matthew Penny says
To Art & Joan (brother) our deepest sympathies from your sisters and brothers in the lord at Lambeth United Church. May peace and comfort through the Holy Spirit find you in this most difficult of times.
peace.
Paul Jones says
To Pam, Anne, Cathy, Teresa and Philip, Lynn and I send our sincerest sympathy. Fred was a wonderful friend to all the Jones’s. I’ll treasure my fondest memories of Fred and my dad, in the garage working on his stock cars over the years, and allowing me to hang around! God bless!
Dave & Judy Franks says
To The Bullen Family:Our Deepest Sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you all…Dave &Judy Franks
jeanne cameron brown says
Polo For Heart will always
remember Fred. He was there
from the very beginning and
the initial organization. He
contributed so very much with
The Aurora Lions Club in
raising funds for The Heart and Stroke Foundation.He was
a Fixture on the field, always
a great smile, a handshake
and a story. I remember all
the help he gave on set up
and take down days. He left
his mark on Polo for Heart
always.
My heartfelt condolences to
Pam and all the family
…we will all miss him….
Jeanne Cameron Brown
\.
He left his mark on Polo for
Heart always…
My deepest and heartfelt
thoughts are with Pam and all
the family at this time
…we will all miss him…
The Scott-Fisher Family says
Our family has known Fred for close to 25 years through Polo for Heart. He has been part of the event for as long as I can remember and he will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mike, Liz & Paul Brioux says
Teresa, Dan and kids – May the love of family and friends sustain you through this sad, trying time.
We’re thinking of you and are always here.
Jeff&Carole Smith says
Many thanks Fred for all the good times we shared and hopefully it will carry on
with your great family.Im sure Poppa
will be riding along with all of US in the future as we cherish the memories!
Rest in peace OLD FRIEND JEFF
Randy & Donna Horan & family says
Dan, Teresa, Shane, Girls and Family: Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
TNT Tornados Minor Hockey says
Dan, Teresa, Shane, Girls and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love from all your firends at TNT Tornados Minor Hockey
Les & Brenda Bakonyi says
Fred will be sorely missed by John & Les at JCTrailers. Our thoughts are with you at this time, our condolences to all the family and Pam.
Joan and Doug Cox says
Pam and Family, so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. We always enjoyed our times with you and Fred at all Lion’s functions. Fred always gave his best to others and will be surely missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
The Jelineks says
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time and we are thinking of all of you.
With love, Pat, Julia, Anita, Maria, Nick and families.
Pat and Dave Tough/Cunic says
So sorry to hear about Fred. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Pat and Dave
Jim & Michelle Bondy says
Our sincerest condolences go out to Pam and all of Fred’s family. He was highly regarded and will certainly be missed by many.
Chris, Chris and Andrew says
Our memories of Fred include his love for his family, Shepherds Bush and pancakes, curling skip, Christmas baskets and the Lions Club, a larger than life presence and personality, and an abundance of generosity. Our thoughts are with the entire family in this time of loss.
Tim Millard says
The world needs more people like Fred. I really can’t think of a more generous and charitable person that I have ever met. He will be sorely missed and the impact of his passing will soon be felt in many ways. God bless you Fred.
Monika & Ron Buxton & Sam says
Pam and Family, Please accept Monika’s and my deepest condolences for your terrible loss. Gone are the sounds, both vocal and mechanical, coming from the garage across the road, gone are the images of seeing him mowing the grass on the “back forty”, gone are the annual bonfires and fireworks displays on the “island” at Christmas time surrounded by all his family members. All these images and sounds are locked in our memories along with our thoughts on how blessed we were to have such a wonderful and accomodating man as our neighbour for over thirty years.
Ernie & June Martin says
A fond farewell to our Aurora Flash who left us with many exciting moments to remember. R.I.P. old buddy. See you on the other side. Former Pinecrest (and Sunset)Speedway announcer, Ernie Martin
John&carol van beek says
fred did so much for our family he believed in our daughters he helped in every way he could with a great wife at his side they made a great team in helping all people in need .if any wrong could every be said about Fred it would be he should have taken a little more time to smell the roses which he will be able to do now with friends and family gone before and after him in the garden of Heaven you will be missed by all Fred and thank you from our family the Van Beeks
Trudy Stunden says
Fred touched so many lives in his life-time, he was one of a kind. When I get into my car I think of him and my car will never run the same! Lion Fred will be missed.
Terry and Bonnie Grogan says
We are so sorry to hear – give comfort in knowing he will be missed and Terry says he may now be reunited with those who have passed before him and enjoying the “race track” in heaven!
Gavin & Lloy Bloom says
Dear Ann, George, Andrew, Tim, Colin & Kristen. So sorry you have lost a great dad, father-in-law and Grandpa. We didn’t know Fred well but I know he will be greatly missed by many! Our thoughts are with you and your family.
jack and shirley says
our Deepest Sympathy to all the family. Lion Fred will be certainly missed.
The Tomlinson's says
Dear Teresa, Dan, Phil, Sandra and families, our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad and grampa.
Michele, Ted and family
Ed[ted] belford says
So sorry to lose a very good freind.Grew up with fred and his family at erindale and attented school together .Later fred attened many auctions and i was at most .
my codolences to pam and family.