It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Frederick James Munro on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at the age of 76.
Fred was born on April 27, 1937 in Fort Frances, Ontario to James and Ella Munro. He grew up in Dance Township with his five brothers and one sister. Fred moved to Atikokan, Ontario in the 1950s where he met his wife, June and was married on August 23, 1958.
Fred was a hard-working and reliable man. Over the years he was employed by George Armstrong, Canadian Charleson, Caland Ore Company, and most recently driving truck for Jack Russow and Richard Bowes Sr. He was dedicated to his job and loved what he did… so much so, that it became more of a hobby to him and he worked hard until his retirement at the age of 70. Even after retirement, Freddie enjoyed going for rides from time to time with his younger brother Donny in his logging truck.
His co-workers nicknamed him ‘Steady Freddie’ and it was a name he lived up to. He was loyal, devoted, sturdy and strong, in both work and in life. When he wasn’t working, Freddie enjoyed keeping up with current affairs and events, fishing, hunting, tinkering with machinery, checking out the buy & sells, ‘shooting the breeze’ with friends, and most importantly enjoying the company of his family.
Family was very important to Fred, and he was often thought of as the family rock. Everyone knew they could go to Freddie with anything and he would do whatever he could to help them out. He was kind, gentle and caring. Fred was so proud of his family, especially his four grandsons. He had a special place in his heart for them all and a unique bond with each one of them. He loved children and especially enjoyed the times he spent with his great-grandson, Kolby. They had a special relationship and a big love for one another. Fred was also looking forward to another addition to his family; a new great-grandchild to arrive in the spring.
He was a kind, generous and honourable man who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He leaves behind his wife, June; daughters Brenda (Richard) Wood and Dawn Munro (Eric); grandchildren Jared (Stacey) Wood, Cody Wood (Ashley), Ryland and Kelly Briska; great grandson Kolby Wood; siblings Jack (Dean) Munro, Keith (Betty) Munro, Donny (Joyce) Munro, and James (Mary) Munro; and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
He was predeceased and re-united with his sons Kelly James Munro and Irwin Wayne Munro; parents James and Ella Munro; stepmothers Iris Munro and Emily Munro; and sister Janice Ross.
A funeral service was held in Atikokan, Saturday December 28 at Riverview United Church with Pastor Lynne Dimma officiating. Interment followed at Little Falls Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Atikokan General Hospital or to the TBRHSC Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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