Obituary of Fred Humphrey

Humphrey: Frederick Whitney B.A. M.Ed-

 

A resident of St. Andrew's Residence-Chatham, Fred Humphrey passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice with his family at his side on September 21, 2023 at the age of 89.

Born in Chatham, Fred was the son of the late Frederick and Mabel (née Gray) Humphrey.

Beloved husband of 42 years to the late Barbara Morrow (née Martin).

Cherished father to Fred and Yvonne Humphrey, Ann Marie and Edmund Piesz, the late Marybeth Humphrey; step-father to Diane Morrow and the late Clarke Morrow.

Proud grandfather to Emily and Craig, Katie and Trish, Amelia and Chris, Lydia and Aidan, Maxine and Mike, Marcien, Solange and Erik, Denise, Dylan and Craig; great-grandfather to Sydney, Colin, Ryan, Nora, Edwynn, Atticus, Ben, Luc, Jack, Ruby, Maximus and Marcus.

Survived by his brother Larry Humphrey and his sister Elizabeth Potts.

Predeceased by his sister-in-law Edna Humphrey and his brother-in-law Douglas Potts.

Fred was a retired Educator with Peel Region District School Board. He will be forever remembered by his family for his love of Golf and the Toronto Blue Jays.

In keeping with Fred's wishes, cremation will take place with a private family interment at Maple Leaf Cemetery at a later date.

Donations made in memory of Fred to St. Andrew's Residence or the Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

 

McKinlay Funeral Home

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