Frederick James Robert, aka Twig passed away peacefuIIy with his famiIy by his side at CIinton PubIic HospitaI on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in his 82nd year.
BeIoved husband of the Iate Judy Dykstra. Dear father of Brian Thomas and his wife Jamie of BayfieId, Keith Thomas and his partner Judy Pitts of Egmondville and Karen Thomas-Forte and her husband Steven Forte of Cambridge. SpeciaI Grandfather to TyIer Forte (Denise), BradIey Thomas (EmiIy), Meghan Forte (Branden), Jacky Thomas (Joe), Katie Thomas (David) and Annie Thomas (Ahmed). Predeceased by his dear parents Robert (Bob) and Annie Thomas, his Ioving sisters Mary Nixon, Freda Jenkins and younger brother George. IovingIy remembered as their favourite UncIe Fred by many nieces and nephews. DearIy missed by Iong-time friend Doreen PiIon and her famiIy. AIso sadIy missed by many of his friends and famiIy.
At Freds request, cremation has taken pIace. A graveside memoriaI service wiII be heId for the immediate famiIy. Friends are invited to a ceIebration of Freds Iife at the CIinton Iegion, 95 Kirk St., CIinton, on Wednesday, ApriI 1, 2015 from 3-7 p.m.
In Iieu of fIowers, the famiIy wouId appreciate memoriaI donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. FuneraI arrangements entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390. Visit Freds onIine memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Joanne Graf
Dear Brian, Jamie and family:
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your &&single&&DAD”.
My condolences to your family.
Sincerely Joanne
Albert Haak
I&&single&&ll miss you Fred, you became a dear friend after working many tree jobs together. My home visits to Clinton won&&single&&t be the same with you gone. SO glad we could go for a drive last September and visit the beautiful Japanese maple at the old Radley place and relive some memories.. so many things have changed but memories of you will live on. My heart goes out to your family…
Albert Haak
I&&single&&ll miss you Fred, you became a dear friend after working many tree jobs together. My home visits to Clinton won&&single&&t be the same with you gone. SO glad we could go for a drive last September and visit the beautiful Japanese maple at the old Radley place and relive some memories.. so many things have changed but memories of you will live on. My heart goes out to your family…
Clayton and Jane Groves
Sending our sympathy to Fred&&single&&s family at this difficult time. He was always so friendly and passed along his humorous stories whenever we saw him at the raceway having fun with everyone. A great guy. Clayton and Jane.
Clayton and Jane Groves
Sending our sympathy to Fred&&single&&s family at this difficult time. He was always so friendly and passed along his humorous stories whenever we saw him at the raceway having fun with everyone. A great guy. Clayton and Jane.
Mike and Kathy (Graber) Bishop
I remember Fred from a “few” years ago when I was young. Whether it be through my dad when he worked for the Town of Brussels and Fred came to limb trees. Also at TG&&single&&s shop. He was always happy and smiling from ear to ear. Would stop and chat up a storm. You will be missed, and I&&single&&m glad that I got to meet you. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. You dad touched a lot of hearts!!
Tom and Gail Sinclair
Twig was a very patient and optimistic man he will be missed and will still be waiting for the Toronto Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup!!
Tracy Smith
Twig when I first met you so many years ago, your laughter smile and personality instantly caught my attention, you have always been such a joy to be friends with, your bright eyes light up the room when you entered, your personality was just amazing any that were lucky enough to get to know you were blessed, you will be deeply missed my friend, rest in paradise Twig <3
Steve Tyndall
My condolences to the family.
I first met “Twig” many years ago when we both played men&&single&&s euchre at the Clinton Legion. I never new his real name for a long time. Just call me “Twig” he said the first time we met. He always had a story to tell to lighten the mood. We eventually started meeting for morning coffee, first at Tim Hortons and then later at Stella&&single&&s Burger Bar with a few of the other regulars. Twig usually had a beef about some political issue and we just loved to wind him up even more. I just wish I could have convinced him to turn his Maple Leaf coat for a “Habs” coat. Thanks for being my friend “Twig” I just wish it could have been for a few more years. May you rest in peace.
Steve Tyndall
Glenda Jenkins
My Uncle Fred where do I begin. For at least half of my life I knew him as Jigger. I think the first time I heard someone call him Fred I didn&&single&&t know who they where talking to and it wasn&&single&&t long after that he became our beloved Uncle Twig. My younger memories of him are the Uncle who just pops up unexpectedly and was always looking for fun. I remember him showing up at Lake St. Peter where all his nieces to pieces were with his convertible. We made him drive us around the lake with the top down. He always said he loved his nieces to pieces lol.
In the past ten years Uncle Fred and I have spend our share of time together. Especially in the last 5. My sister Judy may she rest in peace was very close to Uncle Fred and because we shared a home together I was lucky by default to have him in my life regularly. I think Judy found away to pass it along when she got sick to make sure he had someone to keep him in line and fight with on a regular basis, and boy did we do that lol. I realized back In 2012 when I came up to help him move that if I survived that I could survive anything he threw at me lol. I quickly found my role in this adventure was to referee between Uncle Fred and his movers and of course entertaining his friends for the rest of the week with tales about how I lost the keys in the dumpster lol. 2 seconds after he told me not to lose them lol.
My Uncle Fred with all his tough and gruff exterior really was a sweet man. I know he didn&&single&&t always show it or share it with the people he should but there was never any doubt the love he had for his sister My Mom may she rest in peace and my Aunt Mary also his sister may she rest In Peace. Whenever they needed him he was there. I never met my Uncle Jordie but I know a family up there will be waiting with open arms to make Uncle Fred&&single&&s final journey a happy
Mark Corey
I remember the last time we spoke ….you were busting my balls because my Dad was down for a visit and I didn&&single&&t call you and let you know….at that time I hadn&&single&&t seen or heard from ya in probably 40 years….and you were still hollerin at me…lol…im sure your going to be busy straightening things out up above…R.I.P. ole friend
Dave and Karen Hastings
Sorry to hear of Fred “Twigs” passing, Dave and I send our sympathy. Dave worked with him for many years when he cut trees for Brussels, when we saw him at different places he would always have a little chat with us.
Brian R.Thomas and Anjo Zonneveld
You are, the dear children,
beginning as twinkles in his eyes.
Born to being, rising stars.
Blink.
BlinkBlink.
Shooting star’s
fallen.
Passing flaming torches
to you and yours,
to legacy.
Blaze Twig&&single&&s twinkle,
shiny forever,
in your shimmering hearts.
Brian and I, shall always remember your Dad fondly.
We have made many hearty memories together with him
and shall miss him dearly.
Our most sincere, heartfelt condolences
to the whole family for your loss.
Big long warm hugs,
Brian and Anjo
xo
Don & Cathie Fortey
Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian,Keith Karen and their families at this difficult time.We have so many good memories of your Dad at Pine Lake and at our home in London.He was the best entertainment any one could want.Twig was a wonderful man with a heart of gold, he will be missed.RIP Fred.
andy and linda smart
Twig you will be missed more then we can say in words. Your laugh and stories that you shared with us and many at Tim Horton&&single&&s over the years will ever remain priceless memories in our hearts. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Andy and Linda Smart.