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RAYMOND BOWN posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2024
IF ALL OF US COULD BE SO PLEASANT;NEVER DID I SEE HIM MAD OR WITHOUT A SMILE. I DON'T RECALL ANYONE EVER SAYING ANYTHING BAD ABOUT HIM. A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING AND AN EXAMPLE FOR ALL OF US. RIP,SKIPPER FRED.
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Edward Reid posted a condolence
Friday, February 9, 2024
I was manager of Brookfield Ice Cream in the sixties and early seventies and delivered quite a lot of ice cream to FREDS boat at Steers Wharf in Lewisporte. I have very fond memories of Fred. My wife and I extend our condolences to all family members.
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Trevor Jenkins posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
We have many fond memories of our time spent with Fred & Elizabeth. Our friendship started in 2006 at our snowbird park in Florida, so many good times. We were fortunate to go to Change Island for Fred 90th Birthday party. Then they visited us in 2019 for a stay in our Chatham home in Ont.
We will remember Fred as a mentor and a great friend.
RIP dear Friend . Cheers Trevor & Alma Jenkins .
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Carolyn Roberts Freake posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2024
Elizabeth,Kim,Kent and family
So saddened to hear of Captain Fred’s passing.I have wonderful memories of him and enjoyed all the trips I took on his boat while growing up on Change Islands.I remember when Elizabeth came to the Island as a nurse and married Fred,I even babysat Kim and Kent.Deepest condolences to you all.He will be missed but be remembered with gladness.
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Bessie ( Wells) Merrigan posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2024
As a child, I remember many trips from Lewisporte to Change Islands with Fred as Captain. Always a smile. Condolences to all the family.
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Sophie & Harvey Diamond posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2024
Elizabeth & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
You and Fred were a couple to be truly admired.
Sophie & Harvey Diamond & Family
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Phyllis and Francis King posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2024
Sending heart felt condolences to the family of Fred. May your many wonderful memories help to fill the void of his passing and comfort you in this sad time.
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Wayde Cave posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Chaffey Family on the Passing of Skipper Fred.
He will be Sadly missed by all who knew him. Believe Me That is a Lot of people!
When I think of Change Islands (Home) He brings to mind many fond memories of the many trips from Lewisporte and Cobbs Arm to Change Islands.
Your Family will be in My thoughts and Prayers during this difficult time!
Wayde Cave
Toronto,Ontario
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Isabelle and Woodrow Whitt posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2024
To Elizabeth Kim Kent and families , sorry to hear of Fred’s passing thinking about you all during this difficult time . We have lots of good memories of him .
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Moses and Linda Tucker posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Wendy
So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family.
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Dawn Cheeseman posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Wendy and family,
Deepest sympathy on Fred’s passing. Have many memories of our trips on the Miami and chats over bully beef and Fred’s mother’s wonderful home made bread.
Maybe rest in peace.
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Dr. J. Berkley Reynolds posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
I got to know Fred in what could have been a tragedy for those of us who were on boad the M.V. Miami en route from Herring Neck to Change Islands.. My wife Mary and I with our 3 month old daughter Debbie were passengers from Lewisporte en route home where I was the Minister at Change Islands. After delivering the mail at Herring Neck, Fred set sail for Chamge Islands. Not far out, the engine began to sputter and shut down. It was a bitter cold February day with strong NW wind, and soon it was necessary to drop the anchor. But, The miami continued to drift. The anchor wouldn't hold, and we were closing in on Herring Head where the steep headlands did not offer a place to land.
As the skipper of the Messenger, the Church mission boat, I was concerned. Fred gave orders to launch the life boat, a dory. Two crew of the Miami , carefully moved the three of us into the Dory which was bouncing aroung the stern. Debbie was wrapped up in an oilskin coat and successfully landed in my lap in the stern of the Dory next to her mother. Fred gave us his last hope of being able to land on the shore. What a Skipper!! He stayed with his mate working on the engine.
Our two oarsmen steered for Herring Neck while battling the heavy waves which sent spray over all of us, while turning into ice.
The two oarsmen thought they could land me on a small island where there was a fisherman's shack. Then, I could "pull"
Debbie ashore using a long rope. The risk was too great! So, I said -" Herring Neck boys". Yes, I did that with a very serious prayer. We were still battling the elements when one of the fellows shouted: :"She's heading into the wind.". Fred got the engine going! Shortly, the Miami was running by us. The waves were too risky to take us on board. They threw a rope and towed us close to the island where Debbie was the first to be handed to the Mate. She is now living on Change Islands and participating as a teacher and a member of Council.
Thank you to Skipper Fred. for his wisdom and friendship. Debbie joins me with heartfelt condolences to you all. Berkley Reynolds. P.S. Fred and I reviewed our close call at a Garden Party a couple of years ago. He reminded me that we shared the same age.
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Marie and Nicole Chafe posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Wendy sorry about your Uncle Fred’s passing. Sounds like he lived a good life. Condolences to you and all is family
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Sheila and Raymond Wells posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Kent & the Chaffey family so sorry to hear of your love one, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time!
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Saturday, January 27, 2024
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Martina Chaffey uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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I only knew Pop for 18 years and it still doesn't feel like long enough. He gave the best hugs, he was always so kind and thoughtful, and he was unbelievably funny. I spoke to him about death once when we went out to lunch a couple years ago. He said he knew his time was coming soon, and that he had made peace with it, but I hadn't, and I don't think I ever will. My life will be exponentially worse without him in it. At that lunch, his only regret was that he would leave Grandma by herself, and he told me to look after her. So I will. Rest well, Skipper, I love you so so much.
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Sophia Chaffey uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 26, 2024
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I have only the best memories of Pop. From fishing trips, to playing cards, and sharing his KitKats, Pop taught me to be kind and compassionate, and that with just a little grit you can get through anything life throws at you. Im so lucky to have been able to know him, and I will miss his light every single day.
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Fraser Carpenter posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
So very sad to hear of Fred’s passing. So sorry for your loss. I will remember Fred and Elizabeth’s hospitality through my sailing years and for the rough trip we made together in a dark and snowy October Gale from Burnside to Seldom. Love them both. Memories forever made and kept with love.
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Lee Hilliard posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
Condolences to the Chaffey family
many fond memories
The Gatehouse Family
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Jean Harnett lit a candle
Friday, January 26, 2024
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To Elizabeth and the Chaffey Family: Saddened to hear of Fred’s passing, he truly was an incredible man! We had many wonderful and inspiring chats over the years during his visits to the hair salon, always a smile and a twinkle in his eye. Fred lived an amazing life, he will be remembered always with the greatest respect. I offer you his family my sincere sympathy, love and prayers. May all your treasured memories help bring peace, comfort and a smile as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
Psalm: 107:23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
In the words of Richard John Scarr
May the wind be ever at your back,
Fair weather, and God Speed!
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Wallace Rideout posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
To Kent And Chaffey Families,
So Shocked to hear the passing of your Dad . I have so many great memories of your dad and my father over the years . Your dad would always drop in when passing through. Topic of conversation was always about the boats and his trips around the bay Wonderful Memories!
Our Deepest Condolences to you all !
Wallace & Nancy Rideout
Campbellton
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Richard and Thelma Nagel posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
Oh the tears came to my eyes when reading your wonderful tribute to your Dad, kids!! We always felt so good to have a cousin out on the very end of Canada but sadly we never got out to visit them! Plans were made once but as usual something got in the way! Hold tight your memories of a great man in ever way! You have your very own legend in your family!
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Sally posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
So sad to hear of Fred’s passing. He was an amazing person and will be greatly missed. Taking care of Fred and miss elizabeth as I called her was a great pleasure indeed. My sympathies to the family. God bless you all. And hugs for miss elizabeth.
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Bryan Krauss posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
It was very sad to hear the news of Uncle Fred’s passing. Even though as my life took me out west to Alberta and visits became harder to come by I will always have great memories of Uncle Fred from when I was a young boy. Mossbank get togethers with family and always wondering why he kind of talked funny. It was only when I became older, I understood why. He was such a kind man that always brought a smile to my face.
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Marie LeDrew posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
So sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Thinking of Elizabeth, Kent, Kim and all the family. He was a very special person and loved and respected by everyone who knew him. ❤️
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Friday, January 26, 2024
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Friday, January 26, 2024
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Margaret Moore posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
Our family has so many cherished memories of Fred that we will cherish in our hearts forever.
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Sharon Bailey posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
Our condolences to Elizabeth and the Chaffey family. It was a pleasure sitting with you in the Chaffey lounge, our last meeting. Smooth sailing Captain, you will be remembered. Sharon & Charles Bailey
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Fraser Carpenter posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
Dearest Fred, Chaffey Boy,
I will always remember the tough day and half a night we sailed through a snowy gale to reach the quiet harbour of Seldom at the end of October. They were calling for strong SE winds. You said there would be more than that. There was, but not before we had turned north and had the wind behind us. We navigated through the rocks and shoals below Cape freels eventually turning under the Penquin Islands. Blowing and snowing we reached towards Seldom. That was a rougn trip we made together in a dark and snowy October Gale from Burnside to Seldom. The wind increased and we reefed down until we had just one small sail on the bow to slow the boat down and lighten the steering. God love you for joining me on that voyage. It is not the years lived, but the life in those years. You were a spry 80 years old then and the man I turned to the day before to see if you fancied a sailing trip on the last of October. Yes, you said right away. I picked you up from Farewell and we stayed the night in Gander. We watched the forecast get nastier on the TV.
We came on anyway, the passage just a memory now but we got the boat put to bed for the winter and closed the book on an era. Such a gentleman and sailor. Thank you for all the wonderful hospitality during my Greenland and Labrador adventures. Love you both always. Miss you I do.
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