Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 17, 2021 surrounded by family. Fred Priest in his 90th year loving husband of Grace Priest. Father of Cathie (the late Frank) Vezeau, Randy Priest (Tracey), James Priest (Debbie) and Bonni Cripps (Karl) and step-father of Michelle Caron. Fred will be remembered by his grandchildren and great grandchild. Fred will be forever remembered by his nephews Don, Glen and John Priest, Glenn Moreau (Bonnie McGill-Ploeg) as well as his many friends and neighbours. Fred worked many years as a volunteer working with the Annual Georgian Bay Steam Show, The Barrie Fair and the Simcoe County Plowman’s Association. Agriculture was embedded in Fred. Friends and family will be received at ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, 445 St. Vincent St. Barrie (just north of Cundles Rd.) on Monday from 4 - 7 p.m. A Funeral service will be livestreamed on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 at 11 o’clock. A private family interment will be held in Minesing Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family through adamsfuneralhome.ca
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