Fredrick SISSONS

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SISSONS: On Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 Fredrick (Fred) Sissons, at 90 years of age, passed away peacefully at Fairview Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba. Fred was born on May 7, 1926 in Riding Mountain, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his wife Louise (Fleming, Mammel); Father, William Sissons; Mother, Elizabeth Sissons (nee Kitson); sister Mary; sister Ann (Wilson); brother William (Bill); brother Walter (Earl); sister Clara (Sherpenisse). Fred is survived by his stepchildren including stepdaughter, Ruth Funk (Fred), granddaughters Laura and Jemine and four great grandchildren; stepson Fred Fleming; stepson Norm Sissons (Michelle), granddaughters Keira, Tavia and Elina. Up until the last three years, Fred spent his entire life in the Riding Mountain/Birnie area. He took over the family farm at a young age and remained there until retirement when he moved to the small community of Birnie. Fred was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was particularly proud of his two Master Angler awards for Northern Pike and Walleye. Fred spent the first 50 years of his life as a bachelor at which time he married Louise Fleming (Mammel) and inherited three stepchildren. Unfortunately, one year later tragedy struck when Louise was killed in a car accident. Fred embraced his role as a single parent with two young sons still at home. Fred was a caring, loving father, known for his positive, but matter of fact outlook and dry sense of humour. He will be remembered as a loyal son, brother, uncle, father and friend who could always be counted on during a time of need. The family would like to thank the staff at Fairview Care Home for their kind and compassionate care during Fred's time there. A celebration of Fred's life will take place during a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 15th, 2017 at Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, Manitoba.

As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 22, 2017