Peacefully at home on Sunday, June 23, 2019 of Lucan-Biddulph Township at the age of 86. Cherished and devoted husband of Patricia (McLean) Dobbs for 61 years. Loving father of Fred Jr. and Traci Dobbs of Clearview Township, and Rev. Patty Dobbs Luxton and Rev. Rob Luxton of London. Proud grandpa of Sarah, Mark, Brook, and Boden. Dear brother of George Dobbs of Exeter. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Georgina (Brien) Dobbs.
Fred was a graduate of University of Guelph in 1952. He was a former Reeve of Biddulph Township, a director of Children’s Aid of London-Middlesex, a church warden, a long time member of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, a lifelong farmer, and a generous and caring neighbour.
Visitation will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 189 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday, June 29th from 10:30 – 11:30 AM, where the funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority or Church of the Messiah, Kincardine would be appreciated by the family.
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Gary and Janice Christie
Dear Fred Jr and family
Janice and I are very saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. Your father was very proud of your achievements in life and accomplishments in the cause of conservation.
We are privileged to have you a friend and hope that you, Traci, your mom and children will find the strength to make the fond memories sweeter with time.
Wishing you all peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold your hearts.❤️
Love
Janice and Gary Christie
Gary Christie, Director Nottawasaga Steelheaders
Dear Fred Jr and Family
We are very saddened to hear of the recent passing of Fred’s father and just after the passing of his father in law. Many may have never had the chance to meet Fred Dobbs (Jr). He is one of the nicest persons you’d ever have the privilege of meeting and knowing. Fred was brought up well by his parents. Fred works for the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and is the guiding light for our organization, The Nottawasaga Steelheaders, providing the direction for our stream rehab projects. He is one of the most knowledgeable fisheries and stream biologists, in our province as well. We are very fortunate to have him as a friend and advocate for the preservation of our beloved Nottawasaga watershed .
On behalf of our organization and our members past and present, I would like to convey our sincerest condolences to Fred, his wife Traci, the children and the entire family. We hope that strength and fonder memories find their way back to heal all.❤️
Frank and Carol Hardy
Our deepest sympathy to all the Dobbs family at this sad time. Many years ago Fred and I worked together in municipal politics. He will certainly be missed . May our Lord give you comfort.
Bryan Muzylowsky
Rob, Patty, Sarah and Mark
Sorry to hear that your father passed away! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May he rip. We will see you at the funeral tomorrow!
Diann & Michael Lacey
Patti, Rob, Sarah, and Mark
Please know that we are remembering your father in our prayers during this difficult time for your family. Please pass on our condolences to your mother.
Jim Duffin
Our sincere sympathy. I remember Fred from OAC and from our time together on the Board of Education for Middlesex.
Sincerely Jim Duffin Thorndale, Ontario
John and Wendi Schwindt
Dear Pat, Fred and Traci and Patty and Rob…John and I were so sorry to hear about Fred’s passing. He was such a kind man and he will be missed by all of you.
John especially remembers the times spent fishing and talking about the Conservation Authority…our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry and Anouk Ahlers
Rev Patty, we are sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. Please accept our condolences for you and your family. May he rest in peace.
The Tindalls
Please except our condolences in this difficult time. Fred was a a great neighbour and well be missed.
Tom Prout
Sincere Condolences to Fred’s Family
I enjoyed and appreciated Fred’s knowledge, advice, and dedication for the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, Foundation and Conservation Dinner. A great community supporter, and an overall great guy who will be missed.
Joyce Sovereign
Dear Pat and family
Was sorry to read of Fred’s death .
We grew up in the same neighbourhood .Sending you, Fred Jr,Patti and families my sincere sympathy at this sad time .Last time l saw him was in the bank some time last year l think .May God comfort you all .
Julie and Gordon Piciga
So very sorry to hear these sad news. He was in my prayers every day. Our sincerest sympathy to the Dobbs Family, especially Reverend Patty, our Priest.
Stew And Leba Toll
Dear Pat
We were saddened to learn of Fred’s passing. We held Fred in our highest esteem. He contributed so much. We are thinking of you and your family.
Stew and Leba Toll
Margaret Brintnell
My sincere sympathy to you George. I know you will miss your brother immensely. I didn’t know him but by listening to you talk about him and comments expressed by his friends he definitely was one of the best. Cherish your memories and know I am thinking about you and your loss.
Margaret Brintnell
Joanne Rowcliffe and Bob Simpson
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Fred – as fine a man as ever lived in our community. He will, without a doubt, be missed.
Lenny, Rob, Maggie & Jamie Bain
Pat and Family,
Our condolences on Fred’s passing. He was a really wonderful man and a good friend to our family and he will be sorely missed. We know that he’s left a hole in your lives that can’t be filled but take comfort that the fisherman’s gone to his rest. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Irene Pfaff
Pat and family: My most sincere condolences to you all. Fred was a friendly person and I always enjoyed meeting him when our nursing class met together. Cherish your memories as I am sure you have so many of them. Your friend and classmate Pat. irene Pfaff
Mary hastie
With sympathy, Love and Prayers, Patty, Robb, Sarah, and Mark.and all of your family
Wayne & Patt Lowry
Dear Pat – So sorry to hear of your great loss. Fred will be missed by so many – but especially by you, the love of his life. Our sympathy to you and all the family.
Anna and Tom McInerney
Patty, Rob and all of your family. We were sad to hear of your father’s passing. We continue to keep all of you in our prayers as you say goodbye and celebrate his amazing life.
-Anna and Tom McInerney
Alison Gauvin
Rev Patty, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Please accept my deep condolences for you and your family. May he rest in perfect peace.
Judi Pink
Dear Rev. Patty and family. So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to you all.
Evelyne and Harvey Rollings
Dear Pat, Fred jr, Traci, Patty, Rob and families, we are sorry to read of Freds passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I had many great chats with him, while enjoying a cup of tea.
He wile be missed.
Evelyne and Harvey Rollings.
Hugh Davis
Pleas except my sincere sympathy. You were always a good Friend and Neighbor
Chris Atkinson
All my thoughts and wishes are with you in this time of loss and I will see you Saturday. All my best to everyone.
Susanne Leifso
My sincere condolences to you, Patti, Rob & all family. He must have been an amazing role model! GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Elaine O'Neil
Rev. Patty and family
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My condolences
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Fred’s family and friends:
I have know Fred for many years and have had the privilege of working with him, while on the Board at ABCA. A very staunch supporter of the environment.
He will be missed, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Joan & John Maddox
Patti — We are very sorry to hear of your loss — I know what a difficult time this is for your family — we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray and Judy Mills
Our very deepest sympathy to your family. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Fred. We always check as we drive by the farm to see if Fred and Pat are home, if they are working, if they are sitting out on the deck, if farming is happening. He will be missed. God Bless each of you.
Ray and Judy
Bryan Muzylowsky
Please accept our deepest condolences Cousin Patti, Rob, Sarah and Mark! May he rest in peace with all our other relatives and ancestors who were there at the gate to greet him on his journey to heaven. So sorry for your loss. Hugs and kisses to you Patti
Love Judy, and Ross, and Bryan Muzylowsky
Vicki Cannon
Rob, Patty, Sarah and Mark
Please know I hold your entire family in my heart and in my prayers on the recent passing of your father and grandpa. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord♥️