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FREDRICK WILLIAM CRATE
Born: Jul 21, 1931
Date of Passing: Mar 29, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFREDRICK WILLIAM CRATE July 21, 1931 - March 29, 2012 Peacefully surrounded by love and family by his side, Fred Crate passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Health Sciences Centre. Fred leaves to mourn his loving wife Dorothy of 57 years; daughters, Janie (Wilf), Geraldine (Brent) and Joy (Trevor); special granddaughters, Kim and Arlene; 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; sister Helen Cochrane; brother Raymond Sinclair and brother-in-law Frank Hudson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his son Fredrick; great-granddaughter Karla; parents, Gertie and Louis Crate; sister Frances; brothers, George, Tom (Joan) and Louis; nephews Cliff and Patrick; niece Pamela; his in-laws, Mary Jane and Alex Hudson; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary (Ben), Nora (Johnny) Mallett, Margaret (Felix) Kemash, Edward Hudson, Ben Cochrane and Geddas Campbell. Fred was born in Norway House in 1931, and grew up in Fisher River. He was a trapper and fisherman. Fred later went back to school to pursue his career as a heavy duty mechanic. In 1964, Fred worked for Allied Construction Equipment and in August 1980, he moved to Norway House to work for Frontier School Division. Fred worked on a fleet of buses as a mechanic and bus driver. Fred retired in 1996, and moved back to Fisher River where he and his wife enjoyed life to the fullest and traveled a lot. Fred will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends. Special thanks to the Chief and Council of Fisher River and Norway House and the Home Care Staff at Fisher River Health Centre. To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we've had so many years. But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile, if you must. It's only for a time that we must part. I won't be far away, and if you listen with your heart, You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way, I'll greet you with a smile and say, Welcome Home. A wake service will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Both services will be held at the Stevens Memorial United Church, Fisher River, Manitoba, with Rev. Erin McIntyre officiating. Interment will follow at Fisher River Community Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-866-293-4951
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 02, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Uncle Freddie. I can say so many things about Uncle Freddie. First, quiet, gentle, attentive. Second, unassumingly funny and humorous without trying. I will always remember, whenever he needed something he would call to his loving wife, "Hey Dottie, ..." I think in all the years you two were married, I don't recall any time really that you were not apart from each other. This is amazing to me. Simply amazing how much you loved your Dottie and all your girls and your grandchildren and your great-grandchildren. They were so important to you. Your home was always open to them. NO matter what! What a legacy you have. To know that you as a father -- loved much! A wonderful father. AND you shared yourself with me and my siblings. Thank you! Thank you for giving from an honest heart. I am not sure if you can play bingo in heaven -- I guess you'll have to sit down over some tea and bannock and talk to Jesus about that! Ha ha ha. Love you and miss already. We will see each other again, I know that for sure! Give Mom a big hug and kiss for me and tell her how much I have missed her. I know your girls are so blessed to have had a father like you. So blessed! Kinanaskomitin Uncle, kinanaskomitin! - Posted by: Louise Campbell (Niece) on: Apr 03, 2012
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Uncle Freddie was very kind and had a gentle spirit. He took time so speak from his heart. He loved The Lord with all his soul. Many times Uncle Freddie, Aunty Dorthy and I would read scripture from the Bible when I was in Grade XII. One time Aunty and I laughed so hard because we got stuck on the part where it said, not to eat pork. So Aunty and I threw out the frozen pork. Uncle Freddie came home from work at Frontier School Division in Norway House Cree Nation. He comes into the living room where we were sitting and said, "Dot, where's all the bacon?" Aunty and I just looked at each other and started laughing hard, cause he looked so lost without his bacon. Aunty showed him the scripture and said, "Well, I don't know about that, I like my salty bacon." Another time, I asked Uncle Freddie how was it when he first met Aunty Dorthy, he said, "you know Rita, I was real shy, it's funny how things turn out eh?" Then Aunty Dorthy said, "Ooh way Fredrick." Again we laughed. I always looked forward to visiting Aunty and Uncle cause they make me feel welcome and warm. Uncle loved his three girls, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren so much. They came first and I admired him for that. We will miss all the good times we had. We will see you again Uncle, you've done your family good. I smile many times when I think of all the good talks we had about life. Have fun visiting Mom, I am sure she is happy to see you again. Until we meet again Uncle~Ekotay pahtemaw~Kisakitin kosuwma mitoni, Ekosani ! Psalm 103 Amusinayhekun - Posted by: Rita N.N. Campbell (Neice ) on: Apr 02, 2012