Peacefully at home with his family, in his 88th year. Devoted husband and best friend of Mary for 66 years. Loving father of Ted (Cecile) of Burlington, Ontario and Shirley Abrams (Terry) of Ottawa, Ontario. Grampa of Trevor Abrams (Debbie) of Ottawa, Grant Abrams (Sarah) of Ottawa, Lisa Caputo (Colin Crawford) of Perth, Australia and Brian Caputo (Mei) of Oakville. Great grampa of Emma, Ethan, Tyler, Amanda, Rachel, Sarah and Sophie. Brother of Rose Welsh (Paul) of New York, Joanne Carpenter (late Gary ) of North Carolina and predeceased by Marty (Barb), Valentino (Helen), Henry (Antoinette) and Joyce (Charlie). Brother-in-law of Hazel Waito (late Percy), Elsie McPherson (late Bill), Helen Carson (late John), Archie Graham (late Helga), Christina Shaunessy (Ron), Robert Graham (Vivian) and predeceased by Jack Graham, Anne Sacheski (late Fred) and Bill Graham. Fred will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral mass to be celebrated from St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 11 am. Father Francis Ezenezi officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com
