July 18, 1931 – November 7, 2022
Fred Clyde Hancock was born on July 18th, 1931, the first child of 15 born to Gideon and Grace Hancock. Born into that family were brothers: Willis, Stanley, Frank, Ford, Don, Dennis, Kirby and Bradley. Sisters Winnie, Yvonne, Lillian, Nancy, Ruby, Jean and Barbara. He married the love of his life, Marie Decker, on June 22, 1953, and lived in Roddickton and raised 6 children: Sandra, Debbie, Mark (Morris), Greg, David & Gayle.
He gave his heart to the Lord in 1958 and from then on, he devoted his life to the Lord and his church family. He spent many years assisting as Pastor. Fred worked with the Department of Highways most of his life and retired at the age of 57. Him and Marie enjoyed his retirement years. They built a cabin at Coles Pond and spent many memorable years there until he felt it was too much to maintain. After he sold his home, he moved to the Apostolic Faith cottage which they really enjoyed. His church family was very important to him.
His wife Marie was called to her heavenly home on February 16, 2022. He became very lonely after her passing and his daily wish and prayer was to join her at her heavenly home. He died peacefully surrounded by family on November 7, 2022.
He leaves to cherish memories:
Sons: Mark (Valerie) Hancock – Erskine, AB Greg (Theresa) Hancock – Roddickton, NL David (Valerie) Hancock – Didsbury, AB
Daughters: Sandra (Ray) Newman -Springdale, NL Debbie (Ron) McCully -Truro, NS Gayle (Danny) Randell – Roddickton, NL
Brothers: Ford (Carol) Hancock, Roddickton, NL
Dennis (Pauline) Hancock, Roddickton, NL
Kirby (Bertha) Hancock, Roddickton, NL
Bradley (Judy) Hancock, Roddickton, NL
Sisters: Winnie Randell, Roddickton, NL
Yvonne Randell, Roddickton, NL
Lillian (Alan) Lee, Pasadena, NL
Nancy (Bruce) Burton, South Brook, NL
Jean (Clarence) Butt, Turo, NS
Barbara (George) Burton, South Brook, NL
Sisters-in-Law: Shirley (Fred) Saunders, St. John’s, NL
Maunda (Cyril) Jones, Corner Brook, NL
Sybil (Vincent) Hurwitz, Victoria, BC
Joyce Harvie, Bedford, NS
Beverly (John) McGreevy, St. John’s, NL
Violet Decker, Roddickton, NL
Brother-in-Law: Rick & Ena Decker, Calgary, AB
10 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Fred was predeceased by his parents Grace and Gideon Hancock. Brothers Willis, Don, Stanley & Frank and sister Ruby.
Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton on Tuesday November 8th for family form 2pm to 4pm and public form 7pm to 9pm, Wednesday for family form 2pm to 4pm and public form 7pm to 9pm. The Celebration of Life Service will be held at form the Church at 2pm on Thursday November 10, 2022 with Pastor Michael Ivnay officiating, burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de HANCOCK FREDERICK CLYDE 2022..
Kerry M. Fillatre’s funeral home
Décès pour la Ville: Roddickton, Province: T-N