Born in Petrolia, son of the late Ernest and Mabel Freer (Dobbin), Max Freer passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia, following a short hospitalization and complications due to Covid 19. Max is survived by his partner of many years Diane Gibbons; a twin sister Maxine MacKellar (Alex); a brother Stan Freer (Shirley); daughters Debbie Footwinkler (Gary Footwinkler), Cathy Freer-Leszczynski (Bob Leszczynski); special daughters Carla Bolton (Paul Bolton), Justine Loader (Leo Sammon); grandchildren Bobby, Jocelyne, Cassie, Nick, Julie, Jenna, Tyson, Victoria and Tatum ; great-grandchildren Kingston, Phoenix, and Bella; his first wife Joanne Nixon (Barber); and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Max was predeceased by his oldest brother Ray Freer (Kay Freer) in 2013. Max was very proud of his role as a volunteer firefighter with the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department. He was a breeder of gun dogs and had some success as a competitor in the sport. He was a retired member of Carpenters Union Local #1256 and travelled to Alberta for employment on occasion. Max had a unique sense of humour and he often shared strong views on life with friends and family. He was asking questions till the end. Max was loved and will forever hold a strong place in our memories. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Max’s life may be announced when Covid restrictions have been lifted. Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to a charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please).
June 11th 1937 May 21st 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Thomas Robert Maxwell Max Freer June 11th 1937 May 21st 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Sarnia, Province: Ontario