Frederick John HAMLYN

Frederick John Hamlyn March 12, 1926 - December 31, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Regina Funeral Home HAMLYN, Frederick John, Major (retired) passed away peacefully at the Pasqua Hospital on Saturday, December 31, 2005 with his family at his side. Fred was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Florence Hamlyn; brother Harry Hamlyn; son-in-law Graham Everitt; brothers-in-law Tony Botter and Russell Beatty. Fred is survived by his wife Kathleen Hamlyn; children Eleanor Everitt, Reg (Muriel) Hamlyn and Lorna MacPherson; his grandchildren, Robert Shaer, Kristine (Rene) Santander, Scott (Anita) MacPherson; his great grandchildren Dominic and Emilio Santander and Braydon and Isabella MacPherson. Fred is also survived by his brother George (Linda) Hamlyn, sisters-in-law Sheila Hamlyn, Ethel Beatty, Marguerite Botter, and Muriel and Donald Bowman, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Fred also leaves behind his long time friend and caregiver, Sandra, and his companion ‘Bud’ (the dog). Fred was born March 12, 1926 in Christow, Devon, England, eventually joining the British Army, serving in Palestine during WWII. Following the war, Fred immigrated to Canada where he had short stints with the CPR Police and the R.C.M.P. After marrying Kay, Fred joined the Ottawa City Police for a short period of time before settling in for a 35-year career with the R.C.A.F., retiring in 1980. Fred kept himself busy after retiring by working for Canada Customs in Ottawa and later with the Corps. of Commissionaires in Regina, where he moved to be closer to his children and grandchildren. In his later years Fred retired to Southey where he enjoyed gardening and walks with ‘Bud’. Ill health slowed him down the past couple of years but he never lost his zest for life, he will be sadly missed. A special thank you to the staff of the Cardiac Surveillance Unit at the Pasqua, and in particular, Chris, who provided exceptional care and compassion. A MEMORIAL SERVICE celebrating Fred’s life will be held at the Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.