WRIGHT, Frederick Farr
February 20, 1923 – June 5, 2012
Passed away on June 5, 2012 in Comox, B.C. Fred was predeceased by his wife, Laura Helen Wright and is survived and greatly missed by son, Barry Wright (Joan), daughter, Frances Wright, grandchildren; Robert Scott (Pam), Debra Hunt (Vic), Norman Scott (Rosemarie) and Frances Scott (Steve), 12 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, sister; Agnes Degruchy (Frank) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fred joined the Navy on Nov. 16, 1942 and retired on Oct. 19, 1966. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club and The Royal Canadian Legion. After his military service he worked as a self-employed carpenter until his retirement. In his leisure time Fred enjoyed music and card playing.
A Celebration of Fred’s Life will be held on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 at 2:00pm at St. Georges’ United Church, 505 6th Street, Courtenay, BC.
For those wishing, donations in Fred’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, P.O. Box 1225, Comox, BC V9N 7Z8.