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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
OWENS, Fred G. (Buck) - age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 3, 2013, in the VG Site, QE1l. Born in Noris Arm, N.L., in 1943, Fred was a son of e late Titus and Nelly (Whitt) Owens Fred joined the Navy in 1962 and served with distinction for 35 years, finishing his naval career in 1997 as a Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class in charge of Bedford Rifle Range. Following his retirement from the Navy he joined the Corps of' Commissionaires. Always an active member of his community, Fred gave his time to many organizations, including Fultz House Museum, Arsenault’s Ambulance Service, Search and Rescue, Citizens on Patrol, Shaw Cable and Canada Games. He was n long-time member in good standing of the Sackville Legion, Calais Branch No. 162. After moving to Ketch Harbour with Carol, his wife of five and a half years, Fred George became a valued member of St. James United Church where he was much loved for his beautiful smile, contagious laughter, generosity of spirit and true community involvement. Most recently Fred participated in the popular Sambro Dinner Theatre, where he shone in his acting role. He also had the honour of giving his first public performance of his accordion skills in Sambro. No matter where Fred was, people were always drawn to his warmth, kindness and great love of life. Fred touched many hearts and will always be remembered by the pee pie privileged enough to have known him. A devoted and loving son, father, brother, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, Fred loved time with is family. He is survived by his adoring wife, Carol Fiander Owens and her children and grandchildren, Mme Marie (Peter) Adiletta, Paul (Christine) Fiander and Victoria (Patrick) Devenish and Lauren, Christopher, Emily and Sarah and his daughter, Carla (Danny) Owens a his grandsons, Tristan (April) Adams and Luke Adams and granddaughter, Rhiannon Owens; great-grandchildren, Isabelle and Alana; brothers, Cecil (Kay) Owens and Irvin (Nancy) Manuel; sister, Daphne (Burt) Freaks; his adopted "mom" Madge Lantz and special nieces, Lisa and Karen. Cremation has taken place under the direction of A Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax, NS B35 0E1 (455-D531). Funeral service and interment, followed by a reception, will be held Tuesday, August 13, at 3 p.m. in St. James United Church, 3811 Old Sambo Rd., Sambo, Rev. Keltie Van Binsbergen officiating. Donations may be made to St. James United Church, Old Sambro Road, in memory of Fred.
Awards and Decorations: C.D., S.S.M., CDS Commendation
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