Condolence From: Dave Perkins
Condolence: Dear Jean;
I apologize for the late message but I only just heard of Fred's passing courtesy of the IBM retirees rag. I was and am saddened to hear he had passed away. I knew him at IBM both from his days at Tech Support at 100 Valleybrook and later at 75 Barger Green, both in Don Mills. He would tell me of his adventures in the RAF in Hong Kong and his later times with IBM as Account Rep for BOAC in London and later in New York and still later at the aforementioned Tech Support here in Toronto. We hit it off right away. He once called me Old Horse. I responded by calling him "Sunbleached Pear"! He gave me a puzzled look and a loud chuckle when I gave him the reference (available upon request if necessary.)
We would exchange e-mails at Christmas but sadly I missed any notice of his death (the new IBM has let these notices fall between the cracks.) I hope you take comfort in knowing that Fred was a good man to know and will be missed. Godspeed to him...
Monday December 03, 2018
Condolence From: Christine Bodey nee Ede
Condolence: Dear Jean, Julie and Jonathan. William and I send all our love to you at this sad time. We know that Fred will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Take care. With love, Christine, William, Samantha, Rowena and Abigail. X
Sunday April 29, 2018
Condolence From: Moya Malone
Condolence: My condolences to all members of the Ede family. I had the pleasure to meet Fred several times throughout the years via Jonathon and Trish and to my pleasant surprise found we shared some similar tastes in music. I thought he was cool☺.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Moya
Sunday April 22, 2018
Condolence From: Ernie and Nelly
Condolence: Dear Jean. We are so sorry. You were both such good friends. Remember all the good times starting way back in 1976. You and Fred made us feel at home when we so new to Canada. A big hug and love from us.
Saturday April 21, 2018
Condolence From: Paul Natale
Condolence: Dear Jean,
I am sorry for your great loss. Fred was a wonderful man. I knew him through photography. His smiling face will be missed at the camera club.
Paul Natale
Friday April 20, 2018
Condolence From: Tim Kennedy
Condolence: Jean, it was a pleasure and honour to know such a great man. His passion for photography and for life were something that I will always remember. I am truly sorry for you lose.
Friday April 20, 2018
Condolence From: Leila Brown
Condolence: Dear Jean; I was so very sad to learn of Fred's passing. I always made a point of sitting beside him in the front row at our camera club meetings where we shared many stories and laughed a lot. Fred spoke of you and your family with much love. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of this special man.
Thursday April 19, 2018
Condolence From: Kris Kowalewski
Condolence: Dear Jean, my heart breaks for your loss. I'm so sorry. I met Fred through the camera club, such a wonderful man. He will be sadly missed.
Thursday April 19, 2018
Condolence From: Ben, Dana, and Vivienne Loucks
Condolence: Dear Jean
Our condolences and thoughts are with you and your family. Although we have only known each other and have been neighbours for a short time, Fred has made a lasting impression. He has been such a thoughtful, considerate, and patient person (particularly with Vivienne and her energetic ways). Everytime we look out the window and see the sun shining down on your beautiful garden we will be thinking of Fred.
Thursday April 19, 2018
Condolence From: Ross Chevalier
Condolence: Dear Jean,
Though we have not met, my thoughts are with you. I operate the Newmarket Camera Club and it was consistently a joy when Fred came to our meetings. He was always positive and always funny. Folks really enjoyed having him as part of our community.
With sympathy and sincerity,
Ross Chevalier
Thursday April 19, 2018
