Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 10, 2021 at the age 70.
Loving and devoted husband of Mary (nee Planetta) for 51 years. Cherished father of Fred Jr. (Caitlin) and Natasha Elkins (Kevin Dodgson). Proud grandfather of Sara, Zoe, Nathan, Kayla, Dakota, Bronwen and Padraig. Great-grandfather of Mya, Drew, Shyanne, and Connor. Survived by brothers Steve (Beryl), Percy (Maryanne) and Lyle (Martha). Predeceased by siblings Rose Dishman, Rod, and Jack and parents Fred and Bridget. He will also be missed by nieces, nephews and friends.
Fred loved travelling, golfing, gardening and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed day trips with the grandkids. Fred was employed with N.D. Graphics in Toronto for 28 years until retirement in 2017.
Donations in memory of Fred may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
Reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend visitation at Families First Funeral Home (3260 Dougal Ave.) on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 14 and 15, 2021 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Reservations are also required to attend the funeral service on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. A livestream of the service will be available to view from home from Fred’s page on our website. Cremation to follow. Reservations may be made online at www.familiesfirst.ca (RSVP) or by phone (519-969-5841).
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Fred Elkins 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Windsor, Province: Ontario
Fred and I worked together from his first days at ND Graphics. He was good at what he did, but more importantly, he was our eyes and ears nationally. Fred was the conscience of our company.
We played a lot of golf over the years. I always had a hard time believing he could manage ND’s money so well, but had such a hard time counting all his golf stokes. We both retired around the same time. Fred left behind a respected credit department and an inside sales force that brought a whole new stream of revenue to the company. His job was a big part of his life.
When we weren’t talking business, his next favourite subject was his amazing wife and their kids. He was always so proud of them. I’m sure they will always remember what a great guy he was.