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Tobin, Frederick Percy, 71, of Bass River, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Shelburne, he was a son of the late Stephen and Georgina (Atkins) Tobin. Fred retired as a fisherman and later moved to Bass River in 1993, from P.E.I. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and four-wheeling. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He is survived by his wife Donna; son Raymond Frederick of Bass River; daughters Verna Darlene (Peter) and Sherry Lynn (Carter), both of Summerside P.E.I.; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son Wayne Douglas; sister Vanetta.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 1pm until funeral service time at 2 pm in the Riverside United Church, Bass River. Rev. Florence Antle-Brison will officiate with burial to take place at a later date. No flowers by family request. Donations in Fred’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Lung Association, or a charity of choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the “Guest Book” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

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• Susan Rector Dodsworth on February 9th, 2012

  “So Sorry to hear of Freds passing . May the memories you have be of comfort to you at this time.
  Susan Rector Dodsworth LPN ”

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• jean taylor on February 7th, 2012

  “Ray iam sorry to here about your dad he was a nice man. he will be greatly missed. your friend jean and family.”

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• nathan staples on February 6th, 2012

  “raymond, sorry to hear about your father.always enjoyed talking to him when he dropped into work.usually to bring you your lunch or some tools,you were lucky to have such a caring father,your friend,Nathan.”

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• Fred Tobin -Sorry to Hear of His Passing

  Hal Bartlett on February 6th, 2012

  “I will miss Fred fishing with me on the beach at Saints Rest - he was a lot of fun complaining about the big ones that got away. Our prayers are with you.
  Hal Bartlett Saints Rest & Atlanta, Ga.”

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