Frederick Joshua SWAIN

SWAIN, Frederick Joshua - Peacefully after a brief illness at the Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the grand age of 101 years. He was the youngest son of Joshua Swain and Ellen Hunter. He was born on November 17, 1907 on the family farm on the Tenth Line in Cavan Township, Ontario. Fred was the brother to 5 siblings; Clark, Bill, Margaret, Murtle and Helen, who have all predeceased him. He earned his education in a one room school house in Cavan and then took his high school matriculation in Millbrook and Lindsay. He decided early on an education rather than a life on the farm. Fred started his working life in Toronto, in the brokerage business but his career was changed by the Great Depression and he joined the forestry division of Ontario Hydro, remaining there until his retirement. He met and married his future wife, an Acton, Ontario girl, Margaret E. Price in 1933 and was her constant companion and partner until her death in 2000. Fred will be sorely missed by his sons Frederick Clifford and his wife Sandra and David Keith and his wife Jane. Proud grandfather of Larissa (Scott), Ashley (Dan), Melanie (David), Richard (Jen), Michael (Nicole), Philip, Kevin and Andrew as well as 6 great grandchildren. Fondly remembered and missed by his dear friend Marjorie. Resting at the JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME, Cataraqui Chapel (1900 John Counter Boulevard) Kingston, on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 1 pm until the time of the funeral service at 2 pm, the Reverend Doctor Lincoln Bryant officiating. A reception will follow the service in the James Reid Reception Centre. Cremation to follow with a private interment at a later date in the Ninth Line Cemetery, Cavan, Ontario. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family (Donations by cheque only please). 11457053