After
several months of declining health our dear Dad, grandfather and great
grandfather, Frank Albert Ryder of Fredericton, NB, passed away
peacefully on August 28, 2022 at the age of 93 with loving children
and grandchildren by his
side.
Frank
was born in Petitcodiac, NB on April 13, 1929. He liked to
tell his children that the stock market crashed the year he was
born! He was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Myrtle
(MacRae) Ryder.
The
youngest of 3 children Frank was a Professional Engineer. He
was a graduate of Mount Allison University and the University of New
Brunswick with graduate and post graduate studies at both Nova Scotia
Technical College and McGill University. He enjoyed many years
practicing his profession at Buffalo Forge Company, Canadian Blower
and Forge and Air Canada.
An
active Mason and Shriner, Frank joined Frederictons Hiram Lodge while
still in University. Later he became a member of the Meridian Lodge in
Pointe Claire, QC where he served as Master and then Deputy Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Quebec. He enjoyed his
involvement in various Masonic groups over the years; the Greeters
Unit, the Masonic Choir and the Fire Brigade to name a
few. After retirement Frank and Mavis returned to
Fredericton where Frank rejoined his Home Lodge as well as the
Fredericton Shrine Club where he served as President. Over the years
Frank made many life long friends amongst his Mason and Shriners
brothers.
Frank
loved to socialize and was an avid curler and golfer. He was
also a member of Wilmot United Church where, for many years he was an
active member of the choir. These activities gave him the opportunity
to share good times and the companionship of good
friends.
Frank
was predeceased by his wife Mavis, his parents, his sister Norma Covey
(Don) and his brother Everett Ryder
(Elsie).
He is
survived by his children Susan Ryder, John Ryder (Pam) and Nancy
Ryder; his grandchildren Paul Vidal, Melanie Hanam (John), Steven
Ryder (Emily) and Daniela Ryder; his great grandchildren Tyona Bear,
Brooklyn and Ellieah Hanam and Joey and Ben Vidal as well as several
nieces and
nephews.
A
Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, September 17 at 2pm at
Bishops Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB where a lunch
and reception will follow. Please adhere to Covid
precautions.
In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s
Hospital or a charity of the donor’s
choice.
www.bishopsfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frank Albert Ryder 1929 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick