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FREDRICK CHRISTOPHER BECKWITH

Born: Aug 14, 1926

Date of Passing: Mar 06, 2012

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FREDRICK CHRISTOPHER BECKWITH August 14, 1926 - March 6, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred on March 6, 2012 at Grace General Hospital at the age of 85. Dad was predeceased by his parents Fred and Gertrude, brother Joe, sisters Ida, Lil and Florence and son-in-law Kenny. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bev along with his children Chris (Virginia), Kim (Bruce), Heather (Guy) and Maureen (Neil); grandchildren David (Jen), Bernadette (Glen), Leanne, Linsey, Lauren, Meagan and Amanda; and great-grandchildren Claudia, Amy, Quinton, Brodie and Katelyn. He is also survived by sisters Judy and Janet, the Sigudur family of Camp Morton, the Olson family of Elie, many nieces and nephews and special friends Bob and Billie MacIntosh. We would request that donations in memory of Fred be made to the Dream Factory (formerly the Rainbow Society) or the Children's Rehabilitation Centre. Goda Nott (Good Night) Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Bardal Funeral Home 843 Sherbrook Street. Funeral Home Crematorium 774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2012

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

  • Fred's jovial and mischievious nature made being a neighbourhood kid wonderful fun. Thanks Fred! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Maureen Penner (Neighbour) on: Apr 12, 2012

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bev and your family. Fred will be missed my all who knew him. - Posted by: Debi Bartlette (Farrell) and Del Farrell (Family friends) on: Mar 11, 2012

  • Sorry to hear about Fred. He was always joking around with me at my checkstand at Safeway! He will be missed. Thinking of you all at this sad time, - Posted by: Tammie Mcpherson (safeway) () on: Mar 10, 2012

  • May the pain of your loss make way for the comfort of treasured memories. Our Deepest Sympathy for everyone. - Posted by: Rod, Dianne, Kristin and Kelly Martin () on: Mar 10, 2012

  • It was a pleasure to be near concerned and giving neighbors. It will never be forgotten. Thank-you! My deepest sympathy to Bev, Chris, Kim,Heather, Maureen and families - Posted by: Kathy Penner (former neighbour) on: Mar 10, 2012

  • My thoughts are with you Bev and Heather and the rest of the family. Fred was a good husband, a loving patriarch, an unconditional animal lover and sincere friend. His memory will live on in our hearts. - Posted by: Gisèle Piédalue () on: Mar 10, 2012

  • We are so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. We never got to know him well but remember him as a good person and we know how much he will be missed. - Posted by: Bill and Marion Laurie (brother and sister-in-law to Joyce & Bill Alexander, friends and neighbours of Fred and Bev's.) on: Mar 09, 2012

  • He was a good person and had a twinkle of fun in his eyes. My good friend Linsey is his granddaughter and I was fortunate to go and have lunch at their home. He was always so kind and we talked, or I should say I talked alot that he called me "Gabby". He has such a love for his family and he would always wave good-bye in the window when we would go. That I am sure the girls will miss. - Posted by: Lora Lynne (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2012

  • thinking of you all at this time - Posted by: tannis west (sigurdur) () on: Mar 09, 2012

  • Fred was a very kind & friedly person. He worked for hydro & I at MTS and we worked on many job sites together until retirement. - Posted by: David Balzer (friend) on: Mar 09, 2012

  • Deepest sympathy to Bev and The Beckwith Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering and celebrating your loved one Fred, whose light will always shine in this world and in your hearts. - Posted by: Jasnith Langhorne (friend and neighbour of Maureen and Neil) on: Mar 09, 2012

  • Chris, Virginia and family...our most sincere condolences on your loss. Gordon, Marleen, Heather and Brian - Posted by: The Coulter Family () on: Mar 09, 2012

  • Fred was a very kind and thoughtful friend and neighbour, always willing to help out. We will miss him very much. - Posted by: Bill and Joyce Alexander (Friends and neighbours) on: Mar 09, 2012

  • Rest in peace Brother Fred. Sincere condolences to Bev. and family. - Posted by: Dennis and Ruth Stewart (Members of Winnipeg Elks Lodge) on: Mar 09, 2012

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