It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Frederic. Fred passed away peacefully at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood, Ontario; surrounded by his family on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Fred was born in Orangeville, Ontario on July 5, 1934; to loving parents Frederic and Gertrude.
Fred married the love of his life Arlene, they spent a wonderful 73 years together, 69 of those being married. Together Fred and Arlene grew their family and love for each other, they had so many wonderful years together full of happy memories.
Fred and Arlene started their family in Canada where they had 2 children. In 1960 Fred and Arlene ventured to England for 3 months but liked it so much they ended up staying for 28 years where they expanded their family to six children. Ricky, Lee (John), Kathleen, Darren, Avril – deceased 2024 (Wayne) and Beverley (Kees). Over the past 36 years they moved back and forth between Canada and England, never really settling. Their most recent move back to Canada was in October 2024, which brought them back to be closer to their family here.
He was the proud Pop of Caitlin, Shannon, Ryan, Andrew, Yolanda, Jake, Jason, Cassandra, Logan, Nathan, Emma, Christopher, Gabriella and Karen, and Great Pop to 18 Great Grandchildren.
Fred loved his family so much, he will be deeply missed by all his family, especially by his sweetie, the love of his life Arlene, though he is gone he will never be forgotten.
To visit Fred’s Book of Memories, please visit www.chattersonfuneralhome.com