Alfred Peter 'Fred' Medora
Born In: Whitney Pier
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: March 31st, 2015
We regret to announce the passing of Alfred 'Fred' Medora on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Whitney Pier, to Peter and Angelina (Bruno) Medora.
He is survived by his wife, Carmella Clarke; stepchildren, Karen MacNeil, Sydney; Scott (Marie) MacNeil, Comox B.C.; brothers, Edward, Donald (Jean); sister, Gloria Davis, all of Sydney; sisters-in-law, Pauline Medora, RN, Ontario, Kay (MacDonald) Humphrey, Marguerite Fedora, East Bay; brothers-in-law, Sheldon Clarke, East Bay, Raymond Clarke, Alberta, Patrick Clarke, Sydney; as well as many nieces and nephews in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
The joy and love of his life were his step-grandchildren, Cara (Brian), Onna, Karlee, Conor, Cynthia, Victoria, Marissa, Bradley, Brian, Keegan and Ella Rose. They made his birthdays and holidays very special.
Fred will be missed for his kindness, generosity, and deep concern; in years gone by for the wealfare of his neighbors.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Sadie (MacDonald) Medora; brothers, Dr. Patrick, Montreal, Dr. Michael, Ontario; sisters, Joi Cole, RN, Dartmouth, Dollie MacKinnon, Sydney; sisters-in-law, Helen (Lallie) Medora, Madeleine Duthie, Ontario, Karen Nelson, Ontario, Marie Burrows, RN, Glace Bay; brothers-in-law, Donald (Mary) MacDonald, Sydney, John (Lil, RN) Clarke, New Waterford, Roy Davis, and Tommy MacKinnon, Sydney, Joe Cole, Dartmouth, Joe and Wilfred MacDonald, Sydney.
Fred attended Holy Redeemer Boy’s School and Sydney Academy. His career started at the Sydney Steel Plant with his grandfather, Mr. Bruno (contractor for the steel plant). Later Fred was transferred to the Mill Dept., worked his way to foreman, general foreman and later promoted to superintendent of the Rolling Mills. Fred’s life was devoted to steel making, baseball (especially the Blue Jays) and Classical Italian Music.
Recognition of Service to the Sydney Steel Corporation on retirement after more than 40 years of service Dec. 1, 1981.
Sydney Steel Corporation acknowledges with sincere appreciation your faithfulness and devoted service to the company and its predecessors. It is hoped that: this outward symbol of recognition will be a source of inward pride and satisfaction to you for your contribution to the company and to the community. Signed by John J. McCarthy
president and chief/executive officer.
Visitation will be held at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney Monday, April 6, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier.
Cremation to follow. Interment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks at a later date.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Unit, CBRH for all their care and compassion given to Fred during his time there.
Fred’s Favourite Poem
The Island
Oh the sweat on the back is no joy to behold,
In the heat of the Steel Plant, or mining the coal,
And the foreign-owned companies forced us to fight,
For our survival and for our rights.
We are an island, a rock in the stream,
We are a people as proud as there’s been,
In soft summer breeze or in the wild winter wind,
The home of our hearts, Cape Breton!
By Kenzie MacNeil
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of….
