Fred Douthwright
1922-2017
Fred Manning Douthwright, 94, of Salisbury passed
away peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Veterans’ Health
Care Centre, Moncton. Born in Petitcodiac, he was a son of the late
Manning and Flora (Davis) Douthwright. Fred served his country in
World War II as a Gunner with the 65th Anti Tank Battery throughout
Contential Europe. He retired from C.F.B. Moncton as a Carpenter
Supervisor after 35 years. He was the last surviving charter member of
the Middlesex Baptist Church and was a member of the RCL
Branch 31 Salisbury and the Salisbury Lions Club. Fred enjoyed golf in
his younger years, hunting and time spent at the camp and seldom
missed a Toronto Blue Jays game.
Survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Winnifred
(Steeves); his children Clayton and Brian of Salisbury and Joanne
Mitton (David) of Salisbury West; cherished grandaughter
Melissa of Moncton and great grandaughter Myla and by nieces
and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Gerald and Earl and an infant
sister.
A special thank you to the staff of the Veterans’
Centre for their excellent care.
Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350
Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Wednesday Feb. 15 from 6-8
p.m. A Legion Tribute to a Veteran Service will be held at 5:45
p.m. A family Graveside Service will be held at Fairhaven
Memorial Gardens at a later date.
If desired memorial donations to the Salisbury
Parks and Recreation in memory of Fred and his passion for
childrens sports would be appreciated by the family.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Fred Douthwright – 1922-2017.source
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