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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BATTISTONE, George Frederick - Fred was born on July 5, 1924, and passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, just ten days before his 99th birthday.
Fred was predeceased by his wife Edith, sister Grace MacEwan and brothers, Gordon, Harry and Ross.
When World War II broke out, Fred joined the navy, he was on the ship that patrolled the BC Coast after Pearl Harbour. His career included: Bell Hop at the Plaza Hotel, Delivery Service for Fuoco Bakery, several years with Canadian Pacific Railway and many years employed by the BC Liquor Board which took him to many places in BC, ending his career in Barriere.
Fred enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting, he also took up skeet shooting, curling and darts. "Then he played pro hockey, but had to quit as he was tired of being the puck!"
Fred had a zest for life, always with a ready joke to tell and a song to sing, he even danced with his walker to make those around him smile. He was a true gentleman with the kindest soul, who touched the hearts of every person he met everywhere he lived. Fred will be missed by his family who loved and cherished him and all the friends he left behind. Fred is enjoying his steak and lobster he joked about so much in heaven now.
Scotch was his drink of choice, so let us all give a toast to this remarkable man.
Thanks to the staff at The Hamlets who are very special people, especially the Care Aids on the Assisted Living side. To Dr. Cribb, you made Fred's life easier with your amazing care and compassion.
Fred requested that no funeral service or celebration of life be held. Donations can be made to the BIG Little Science Centre, to support the community in memory of Fred and the founder Gordon Gore who was a very good friend to Fred.
Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you! (The Kamloops This Week 28 Jun 2023)
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