Fredrick Wright

WRIGHT: Fredrick G. H. (Fred) Sept. 23, 1944 – Jun. 17, 2014 It is with heavy hearts the family of Fred announce his sudden passing on June 17, 2014 in the Pasqua Hospital, Regina Sask. at age 69. Fred was born in Oshawa, Ontario on September 23, 1944. He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Helen Wright, son Rick, brother Peter, and sister Helen. Left to cherish his memory and celebrate his life are his wife Carol, daughter Cindy (Paul) grandson Trenton, step-grandson Tyler, sisters Cathy and Bunny in Ontario, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many, many friends. Fred spent many years in the newspaper business. He was a printer by trade. Fred held the position of production manager with Thomson newspapers based out of Toronto head office from1969 to1975 when he moved to Nanaimo/Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. from 1975 to 1998. Fred was Director of Production for Nanaimo Daily News. Health issues caused him to take early retirement in 1998. Over the years Fred had many interests including hockey, baseball, fishing, camping and spent many years with wife Carol cruising the waters around Vancouver Island. In 2007, Fred and his wife moved to Nokomis SK, where they became very involved in the community. He became mayor from 2009 - 2012. Fred resided with his wife Carol in Nokomis until his passing. A Memorial Service will be held in Nokomis United Church, Nokomis, SK on Saturday, June 21st at 2:00 p.m. For those so wishing donations to Nokomis United Church would be appreciated. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com