Fred, loving husband of Karen for 48 wonderful years, passed away with his family by his side at the Southlake Regional Hospital in Newmarket at the age of 74.
He is survived by daughters Heidi (Michael) and Marla. Loving Grampy to Isabel, Adah, and Lincoln, and sister Unis. Predeceased by siblings Dawn, Patsy, Mary, and Naomi, and parents Nita Catherine and Frederick Tomlinson. Caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Fred was greeted by his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ after a brief illness, surgery, and sudden passing.
Fred will be remembered by many for his compassion, volunteerism, friendliness, and sense of humour. His acts of kindness touched many people in his parish, at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He comforted many in their last days at the RVH palliative care unit and Hospice Simcoe.
Friends may call at ADAMS FUNERAL HOME 445 St. Vincent Street, Barrie on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 13 Baldwin Lane, Barrie on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11 o’clock a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society would be greatly appreciated by the family