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Frederick Bernard Engelbrecht |
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March 13, 1920 - May 23, 2018 |
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April 1, 1946 to July 1, 1981 |
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ENGELBRECHT, Frederick Bernard
March 13, 1920 - May 23, 2018 With heavy hearts, the family
announces the passing of our beloved father, grandfather
and great-grandfather. Frederick Bernard Engelbrecht -
family man, storyteller, professional firefighter and
oldest RHLI Dieppe veteran. He was born and lived in
Hamilton, Ontario all his life. One of 11 children, he
was the last surviving member of his family. Predeceased
by his loving wife June (2007) and son-in-law, Charlie
Hook (2006). Survived by his children Lynda, Brenda
(Don), David (Pat) and grandchildren, Ryan (Paula), Rob
(Stephanie), Amanda, Shari (Tom) and four
great-grandchildren, Matteo, Juliana, Shawnee and
Ashton. He was a great family man - generous, caring and
a father first. He loved golfing, fishing and curling.
In later years, he took an interest in tracing the
family tree and documented it extensively. Fred was a
Royal Hamilton Light Infantry veteran who fought and was
captured in the Dieppe Raid. He was a POW for 3 1/2
years before being liberated. After the war, he returned
to Hamilton and joined the Hamilton Professional
Firefighters. Fred returned to Dieppe on many occasions
to remember and honour his fellow soldiers. He met Prime
Minister Harper and received a standing ovation by the
Senate and the House of Commons. He had the honour of
speaking with Prince Edward at a ceremony at the
Warplane Heritage Museum. He loved to entertain with
stories of his life's many adventures - and always drew
an audience. Many thanks and appreciation to the caring
staff at The Wellington Retirement Home Residences and
the RHLI. Visitation will be atBay
Gardens Funeral Home, 947
Rymal Road East on June 1 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Funeral
service will take place June 2 at 5 p.m. The family asks
that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society. Please sign the Online Book of
Condolences at www.baygardens.ca
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Predeceased by his loving wife June (2007) and
son-in-law, Charlie Hook (2006). Survived by his
children Lynda, Brenda (Don), David (Pat) and
grandchildren, Ryan (Paula), Rob (Stephanie), Amanda,
Shari (Tom) and four great grandchildren, Matteo,
Juliana, Shawnee and Ashton.
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He
was a great family man — generous, caring and a father
first. He loved golfing, fishing and curling. In later
years, he took an interest in tracing the family tree
and documented it extensively.
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Fred
was a Royal Hamilton Light Infantry veteran who fought
and was captured in the Dieppe Raid. He was a POW for 3
1/2 yrs before being liberated. After the war, he
returned to Hamilton and joined the Hamilton
Professional Firefighters. Fred returned to Dieppe on
many occasions to remember and honour his fellow
soldiers. He met PM Harper and received a standing
ovation by the Senate and the House of Commons. He had
the honour of speaking with Prince Edward at a ceremony
at the Warplane Heritage Museum.
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He
loved to entertain with stories of his life’s many
adventures — and always drew an audience.
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