Fred Boyd ATHERSYCH

ATHERSYCH, Fred Boyd - Fred died peacefully in his sleep early on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital in Kingston, Ontario. He is sadly missed by his loving wife Irene and his children David (Linda), Peter (Eleanor) and Susan. Also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer (John) McKenzie, Michael Athersych, Cheryl Athersych and Freddie Aziz and his great-grandsons, William and Benjamin McKenzie. Predeceased by his brother Lionel and sister Joan. Survived by his sister Margaret. Fred lived a long and happy life. He was born in Coventry, England in 1921. He joined the RAF at the beginning of World War II and was posted to Canada where he trained radar technicians. He met the love of his life, Irene, in London, Ontario and they were married in 1944. After the war, Fred joined Bell Telephone in London. The family moved to Montreal in 1953 and then to North Bay in 1970. Fred enjoyed the north where he could look at the lake, cross- country ski, square dance, go for walks and watch the birds. Fred retired from Bell Canada in 1981 and pursued distance education courses, earning his B.A. from University of Waterloo. He and Irene travelled across Canada and to parts of the USA. He especially liked to take a break from the Canadian winter, walking beside the ocean in Myrtle Beach, SC. His many photographs and slides will provide happy memories for years to come. A generous, kind and caring man, he was especially fond of friends and family. Fred received wonderful care in the last few months of his life and would want to be remembered for all the good times he had. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation in Fred's name would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Simpler Times, Kingston, Ontario. As per Fred's wishes, there was no service and cremation has taken place. 10925225