WALSH, Frederick Murray “Fred” “Tinker”, age 90 passed away February 18, 2017 in Sagewood Continuing Care in Lower Sackville. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late Joseph and Eva (Shrum) Walsh.
Fred started work at age 14 with the Rope Works in Dartmouth and moved on to the Dartmouth Shipyards, Osborne Plumbing and Heating, W.A. Chaddock & Co. Ltd. and retired from Dalhousie University (Oceanography Department) at age 66. Fred was a member of Local 56 Pipefitters and Plumbers Union and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Fred enjoyed music, especially bag pipes and marching bands, swimming and just working around the garage, he always had a project. Fred’s humour and smile will be sadly missed.
Fred is survived by sons Ken (Donna), Ron (Gena), both of Dartmouth; daughter Irene (Gary) Middleton of Enfield; grandchildren Devonna (Peter), Lesley (Trevor), Evan, and Kelsey, all of Dartmouth, David of Bridgewater, Kayla, Derrick (Kaladon) and Tim (Erin), all of Alberta; great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Kavin of Dartmouth, Kallyn, Bridgewater, Kayla, Grace, Hailey, Simon, Gareth, and Davis, of Alberta. He is also survived by his brother Raymond (Ruby) and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Eileen (Aucoin); brothers Wilbert, Roy, Arthur, Howard and sisters Irene, Eva and Dorothy.
Visitation will be held from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm on Wednesday February 22, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Funeral service will take place at 10:30am on Thursday February 23 in the funeral home chapel with a reception to follow. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to The Sagewood Family Council, 345 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville, N.S., B4C 4C5
The family would like to thank the nursing staff and personal care workers for their hard work and dedication, caring for our father.
Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Frederick Murray Fred Walsh
28 mai 1926 – 18 février 2017.source
avis deces Frederick Murray Fred Walsh
28 mai 1926 – 18 février 2017- avis mortuaire Frederick Murray Fred Walsh
28 mai 1926 – 18 février 2017