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Burrows, Frederick " Fred "

BURROWS, Frederick " Fred "

1947 - 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Fred Burrows of Englehart, Ont. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 20, 2022, at the age of 74. He was loved very much and will be missed terribly.

Fred was born in Brampton Ont on September 28, 1947 to William & Hazel (Monk). Fred was predeceased by his parents, parents in-law Chester Smith & Bernice Smith (Jack), sister Ruth McKechnie, sisters in-law Cathy Smith and Micheline Smith, brothers in-law John Cragg, Harold Smith, Neil Smith and David Zinck.

Fred is survived by his beloved wife Barbara (Smith) of 53 years. They were married on June 28, 1969. Survived and beloved by his 2 children Kerry (Tyler) and Bruce (Tania); his Grandchildren Stephen (Kayla), Justin (Chelsea), Kaitlin (Ryan), Riley (Jorden), Dawson (Jamie), Cole, Rebecca & Makenzie; his Great Grandchildren Finnley, Griffin, Ava, Daxton, Marcus & Olivea; his siblings Sharon Zinck, Paul Burrows (Reta) & Barb Fuller (Gerry); brother in-law Jim Smith, sisters in-law Anne Cragg, Ellen MacPherson (Milton) & Yvonne Reid and many, much loved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Fred was an avid sports fan. Loved watching the Toronto Maple Leafs & Toronto Blue Jays. He was extensively involved with minor baseball, minor hockey and the NOHA for many, many years. Travelled to many hockey tournaments across Canada. He umpired throughout Temiskaming and also travelled to North Bay and Goderich Ont.

He loved umpiring minor baseball more than anything and passing his knowledge of the game onto the next generation. He watched many kids grow up through the sports he was involved in and was always pleased to see them successful as adults.

Before his accident at Adams Mine in 1986, he played hockey, broomball, fastball, slopitch and bowling.

He volunteered much of his time to the local community, driving the wheelchair bus and being a member of the Rotary Club of Englehart. He could also be depended upon to drive people, whether he knew them or not, that needed to be driven to medical appointments with his own vehicle.

He loved going to play cards at the Englehart Legion Branch 104. He also enjoyed stopping in and visiting with friends & family, sometimes playing cards, other games or just chatting. He loved camping and spreading time outdoors.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Sylvianne Desilets (NP), and the rest of the healthcare team for treating Fred with kindness and dignity and making him as comfortable as possible in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes any donations to be directed to a charity of choice, in Fred’s name.

Fred will be interned at a private ceremony at the Englehart Cemetery on Friday, August 26, 2022. This will be followed by an Informal Celebration of Life from 3 pm to 6 pm, to be hosted by Rick and Nikki MacPherson at 388107 Alpine Road, off Highway 11, north of Englehart. Please bring chairs.

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Barbara,Kerry&Bruce

Very sorry for your loss, sending love and peace in your time of sorrow.

Heather Green , August 23, 2022

Barbara, Kerry & Bruce

I am so sorry For your loss. Sending you lots of love and hugs

Mindy, August 23, 2022

Auntie Barb, Kerry and Brucie and families

Well what to say beside love you all and we will miss Uncle Fred

Ruthann Glenn and Sara, August 23, 2022

Auntie Barb Kerry and Brucie and families

Well what to say beside love you all and we will miss Uncle Fred

Ruthann Glenn and Sara, August 23, 2022

Barb, Kerry, Bruce

I was so heart broken to hear of Fred's passing. He was a gentle soul and always a great man to be around. My sympathy goes out to Barb, Kerry, and Bruce and all their families. I hope you can all find comfort in knowing he loved you very much and is looking down on you all very proud. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Ashley Price, August 23, 2022

Aunt Barb, Kerry and Bruce and families

Uncle Fred was one of a kind, his smile and laugh always put a smile on everyone’s face. He will be deeply missed but his memories live on in our hearts. Sending hugs to all!

Dawn Price, August 23, 2022

Barb and family

So sorry for your loss.

Diana Scott, August 23, 2022

Barb, Kerry, Bruce and Families

Sending our condolences on Fred’s passing… Hope you find comfort in each memory of this amazing man.

Dave and Wendi Ferrero

Wendi Ferrero, August 23, 2022

Barb, Kerry, Bruce and Families

Sending our condolences on Fred’s passing… Hope you find comfort in each memory of this amazing man.

Dave and Wendi Ferrero

Wendi Ferrero, August 23, 2022

Barb and family

Sorry for your loss
Fred was a good brother in law
Memories will never die
I will miss this guy

Gerald Fuller, August 23, 2022

Barbara, Kerry and Bruce

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Fred. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your families! Remember all the wonderful times spent together! ❤️

Carla Drury , August 23, 2022

Barbara Burrows

Dear Barb and family,
We would like to send you all our deepest condolences on Fred’s untimely passing. His loss is felt not only to his family but also to his community. We are thinking of you all.
Sincerely,
Mike and Val Drury and family

Mike and Val Drury, August 23, 2022

Barb and family

So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. My deepest condolences

Barbara Renaud , August 23, 2022

Barb and family

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Karen and Sonny

Karen , August 23, 2022

Burrows family

My condolences to all of Fred's family. Fred was like a fixture in the arena during my boy's years playing hockey. He was such a kind and caring man.

Jean-Luc & Wendy Dupuis, August 23, 2022

The Burrows Family

My most heartfelt condolences to you all during this very difficult time. It was always a pleasure to run into Fred at the ball field, whether he was umpiring or there as a spectator! He always had a smile on his face and was always checking in to see how things were going. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Veronique Labonte-Brousseau, August 23, 2022

Barb and Family

My heart goes out to you and your family today....I know you two were soul mates....Family will be by your side! Sending hugs!!!!

Lana Ward, August 23, 2022

Barb and your family-

So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. May the love and support of family, friends, and neighbours give you strength at this very difficult time. Never refuse a hug! Our sincere condolences!

Darwin/Verley Lamb, August 23, 2022

The Burrows Family

Deepest condolences on your loss.

Ken and Carol Monk, August 23, 2022

Fred Burrows

Dear Barbara and family. I am saddened to learn of Fred's passing. Though I left the Tri-Towns in 2005. I still smile when I think about the many times I ran into Fred in Englehart. Be it at the rink or ball field ,or just on the street. He always had a story that ended in both of us laughing like kids. Please accept my sincere condolences. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Jeff Howe. Brantford ,ON.

Jeff Howe , August 23, 2022

Barb and family

So sorry. He was a great man. I have fond memories of Fred growing up in Tomstown. He will be missed by many. Sending hugs.

Trudy, August 23, 2022

Barbara and family

Thinking of you at this sad time.

Pat & Albert Cousineay, August 23, 2022

The Burrows family

Our prayers & thoughts are with you all...loved Fred to pieces...he umpired b-ball with my late husband Mike Jibb & also refereed hockey with him..they were such a pair..Fred always remembered our kids names & always asked how they were doing ...will miss Fred dearly...love & hugs all around ♥️ Diane Jibb & families

Diane Jibb, August 23, 2022

Barbara and family.

My sympathies to you and family. Thinking of you.

Huguette Cloutier , August 23, 2022

The Burrows Family

With deepest sympathies on the loss of Fred Burrows

Ken Monk and Carol Monk, August 23, 2022

Barbara

Lorna and I send our prayers to you and your family. We had many good times and conversations over the years. I personally enjoyed being involved in many activities with Fred, especially the Under17 program. He was a person who was a volunteer at heart. He will be missed.
Andrew and Lorna Macdonald
Sudbury

Andrew and Lorna Macdonald , August 23, 2022

Barbra Kerry and Bruce

We are all saddened by Fred's passing he was a kind sweet gentle man Cara and Andrew loved having him at their Ball games either umping or watching our sympathies go out to you all and ur families he will be deeply missed hugs to u all

Cheryl, Marty,Cara ,Andrew , August 23, 2022

Barb and Family

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart hearing of the passing of Fred. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barb and the Family. Fred and I spent countless hours together in the rink facilitating coaching clinics and Development Camps for the NOHA. Fred was a giving and tireless worker all for the betterment of the players and coaches. He truly earned and deserved his status as a Life Member of the NOHA. I also remember the fun times we had while he was umpiring ball with his old side kick Pete. Rest in Peace my friend. - Rick and Cindy Barron

Rick Barron (Bear), August 23, 2022

Barb Burrows and family

Fred will be missed by our community. He has been so generous and kind.
Sending hugs and prayers to all of you.
Kay Nychuk.& Bob.

Katherine Nychuk, August 23, 2022

Barb, Bruce, and Kerry

So sorry for your loss. Fred was a great presence in hockey and baseball for me when I was growing up. I can still hear his voice echoing in the arena when I missed a chance to get the puck.."shouldaaa been there!!"

Tom Green, August 23, 2022

Barbara and Family

We were so sorry to hear of Fred passing he enjoyed his life to the fullest we will all miss him xoxo

Linda and Mike Kingston , August 23, 2022

Barb and family

We are so very sorry for your loss. You will miss him, but you have good memories. Anne & Ron Bailey

Ron & Anne Bailey, August 23, 2022

Family of Fred

Sorry to hear about Fred. I got to know Fred quite well when I was involved with minor hockey for a few years and then with girls hockey both in Kirkland Lake. We had many a good chat. Rest in peace Fred. You will be missed.

Charlene Owen, August 23, 2022

Burrows Family

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs

Don & Gayla Monk, August 24, 2022

Barb, Bruce and Kerry

Sorry for your lose, I can remember all the work he did in organizing youth hockey tournaments in Englehart. I am pretty sure you can count on one hand the number of hockey games he missed that I played in with Bruce, and he was never worried about the result of the game. He will be missed, remember all the laughs and stories you experienced with him.

Tony Rowlandson

Tony Rowlandson, August 24, 2022

Barb and family

My sincere condolences to Barb, Kerrie and family. Fred was a man of few words, always ready to help and 100 percent devoted to his wife, children, family and community. He will be missed....

Sylvianne Desilets and Daniel Desilets, August 24, 2022

The Burrows Family

We are very sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. We got to know each other well through our involvement with Legion ‘87 hockey team and would continue this friendship through his continuing interest and volunteering in so many other worthwhile community areas.
It was our good fortune to have( even for a short time) to have met Fred and enjoyed his friendship ,sense of humour and overall goodness!
Our condolences to the family and his many friends.
Brian and Gale Hamilton

Brian and Gale Hamilton , August 24, 2022

Barb

Barb and family - I was so saddened by hearing of Fred's passing. We had many interactions over the years over baseball, hockey and broomball. We did a lot of ball games together - he as umpire and me as scorekeeper. He was always ready to answer questions and help out. He will be missed.

Lynn Racicot, August 24, 2022

the whole family

He was a special guy and will be missed by all. Our sincere sympathy to all the family.

Betty and Aubrey Warren, August 24, 2022

Barbara

Our hearts & thoughts are with you Barb, during this time of grieving. Your family is not alone in remembering a truly wonderful person who meant so much to so many.

Marcia & John Morris

Marcia & John Morris, August 24, 2022

Barbara Kerry Bruce and Families

I am sorry to hear about Fred's passing. Wishing you my condolences at this sad time

wayne smith, August 24, 2022

Barb, Kerry, Bruce, and Families...

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Fred. Fred will be missed by all who knew him. Our Condolences go to all of Fred's Family, and friends.

Dean and Theresa Black, August 24, 2022

BARBARA BURROWS AND FAMILY

FRED WAS MY BEST MAN AT MY WEDDING AND THOUGH WE DRIFTED APART. I REMEMBER THE BEST TIMES FRED AND I HAD AS WE GREW UP.
MY SYMPANIES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

mIKE AND DOREEN WARD AND FAMILY

MIKE WARD, August 25, 2022

Barbara, Kerry & Bruce

Dear Barb, Kerry & Bruce;
I was saddened to read of Fred's passing. Sending my condolences to you all.
Barb Cunnington

Barbara Cunnington, August 25, 2022

Barb and family

My deepest sympathies to you with the loss of Fred . I dont know of a more determined , tenacious , hard -working and passionate person . My sincere condolences .

Jackie Murphy , August 25, 2022

Burrows family

My sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Fred.I got to know him through ball in Elk Lake.He will be missed by all.RIP dear friend.

Rita McMahon, August 25, 2022

Barbara and family

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Pat Allen, August 25, 2022

fred burrows

So sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Such a great person. Condolences to Barb and family. Love Jean & Bill.

Jean Sadler, August 26, 2022

Bruce, Kerry, and Barbara

I was saddened to hear of Fred’s passing - he was a wonderful man. His obituary captured who he was - he was so involved in kids lives growing up - nothing but great childhood memories that I cherish to this day. May he Rest In Peace and may you have splice knowing he was a wonderful person, inside and out!

Peter Madsen, August 29, 2022

The Burrows family

Fred was a wonderful man and always a joy to deal with. We had many enjoyable conversations. He was a man of integrity and compassion. I will miss him a great deal around the ball fields and rinks of this area. My condolences on your loss.

Mike Bowman, August 29, 2022

Bruce, Kerry, and Barbara

I was saddened to hear of Fred’s passing - he was a wonderful man. His obituary captured who he was - he was so involved in kids lives growing up - nothing but great childhood memories that I cherish to this day. May he Rest In Peace and may you have solace knowing he was a wonderful person, inside and out!

Peter Madsen, August 29, 2022

Barb, Kerry, Bruce

So sorry to hear about the death of Fred. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gaye Gemmell, August 31, 2022