Smith, Fred; It is with sadness that the family announces Fred’s passing on June 10, 2009 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in his 93rd year with his family surrounding him. Devoted husband of 42 years to Katherine. Loving dad to Mary Ellen Wagner, Elizabeth (Randy) Graham and Becky (Jim) Dunster. Grandpa will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Tara, Garth, Sarah, Meghan and great grandchildren Charlee, Avery and Broklyn. Survived by brother Cliff Oakman. Predeceased by son in law Dwight Wagner, brother Allan Oakman and sister Phyllis Anderson. Fred was a strong community citizen. Was an employee at GSW from 16 years of age to retirement, an accomplished lacrosse player, drummer with the Fergus Pipe Band, WWII Veteran and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 55 years. Of all his accomplishments, Fred was most proud of his family. Family received their friends at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 280 ST. DAVID ST. S. FERGUS. from 12-2pm on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Service followed in the funeral home chapel at 2pm. Donations in memory of Fred can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Cards are available at the funeral home.
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