Frederick “Fred” Smith
Died: November 11, 2024 | Place: Victoria Hospital, London
Services
Masonic Service
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
6:30 pm
A. Millard George Funeral Home
60 Ridout Street South
London, Ontario
N6C 3X1
Visitation
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
7:00-9:00 pm
A. Millard George Funeral Home
60 Ridout Street South
London, Ontario
N6C 3X1
Obituary
SMITH, Frederick “Fred”…
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, November 11, 2024, Frederick Charles Smith passed away quietly in his 85th year. Loving father of Michael Smith and his wife Rita of London, Dennis Smith and his wife Melissa of Grand Bend and Ernest Smith and his wife Teresa of Seaforth. Cherished grandfather of Dakota, Frank, Shayna and Cie; Kyle and Zander; Sierra, Ernest Jr., Caitlin, Amber and Keagan and great-grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Joan O’ Shaughnessy and her husband Everett of Lyn and Kenneth Smith and his wife Sharon of Brockville, and brother-in-law of Lorraine Smith of Brockville. Predeceased by his brother Cecil Smith (2023) and by his long time friend and companion Barbara Sweeny (2024). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Fred was an avid rower and member of the Brockville Rowing Club and later the London Rowing Club. Fred came to London in June of 1965 and joined GM Diesel Division as an accountant, and later retired as a supervisor after many years of dedication. He was a member of the Canadian Army (Militia), Brockville Rifles 32nd Locating Battery. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion – Byron-Springbrank Branch 533. Fred was a Past Master of Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M. and was an Honourary Inspector-General 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. He was a member of the York Rite, a proud Shriner with Mocha Temple and was very active in the Mocha Temple Trumpet Band and Alumni. Cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M. will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where visitation will follow from 7:00-9:00 pm. In Fred’s memory, please consider a donation to Shriners Children’s, 1003 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, QC H4A 0A9 or the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation, 4 Queen Street South, Hamilton, ON L8P 3R3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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So sorry for your loss Mike and Rita and family, Dennis and family, Ernest and family, my heart is fill with love for you all lave Sherry
I met Fred and Barbara around the pool when I moved into the complex 22 years ago. Fred always teasing me on how long it took me to get into the water.
I will miss our chats, his mischievous grin and his welcoming wave as I come home from work. He had a way of makingme forget my troubles. Sending sympathy to his family.
Dad and I were very sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Mike, Rita and family.
Dear Michael, Dennis, Ernie and families,
Very sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Michael, Dennis, Ernie and families
Our deepest sympathy to hear of Fred’s passing. May all your happy memories bring comfort during this difficult time.
Uncle Jack and Aunt Marilyn