HUBBARD, FREDERICK WILMOT
The family of Frederick Wilmot Hubbard announces his peaceful passing which occurred on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Veterans Health Unit in Fredericton at the age of 99. Born on May 15, 1917 in Burton, NB, he was the son of the late Louisa Jack and R.D. Wilmot Hubbard.

Fred came from a long line of loyalists and politicians who had a leading role in the establishment of New Brunswick. He was proud of his UEL ancestry which included a Father of Confederation, Robert Wilmot.

Fred attended Rothesay Collegiate School and graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 1943 with a degree in electrical engineering. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy the same year and served on the anti aircraft ship HMCS Prince Robert that was commissioned in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

In 1946 Fred married Lucy Black of Winnipeg and worked in Ontario and Quebec before returning to New Brunswick in 1963. Fred worked on the design and construction of the Belledune Smelter and later on the construction of the Mactaquac Power Plant. He finished his career as Director of Buildings for the Province. After retirement he did consulting work which included a project that saw the construction of an affordable apartment building for seniors at Parish Church on Westmorland St.

Fred enjoyed winters in Florida. He also enjoyed a good game of golf and he and Lucy played well into their nineties. Fred was a member of the Third Age Center, the Fredericton Golf Club, the University Alumni, the Sunbury Historical Society, the United Empire Loyalists, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geophysicists and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4. He also served on the vestry of Christ Church Parish Church.

Fred is survived by son Allen (Ronna) Hubbard and daughter Elizabeth (Colin) Cantlie as well as grandchildren Christopher (Amy) Hubbard, Allison (Matthew) Savoy and Ashley (Andrew MacMillan) Hubbard, great grandchildren Logan and Emmett Hubbard and William and Blair Savoy. Fred will be fondly remembered by nieces Margaret Karrel, Joyce Gordon, Janet Wilson and Sylvia Logie as well as nephews Matthew Black and Don Logie.

He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years Lucy (Black) Hubbard in 2014 and his sister Marion Logie the same year. His brother Lt. Alleyne Hubbard was killed in action in 1944 and is buried in Nijmegen, Holland. In later years Fred was honored to pay homage to his brother at his grave site. He was also predeceased by William and Jean Black, Christopher Black and William and Robert Logie.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Veterans Health Unit for their compassionate care of Fred for the last two and a half years as well as his longtime caregiver Lisa Arbeau who helped us immeasurably on this journey with Lucy and Fred. Her loyalty and commitment, strength and gentle guidance were ever present.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to McAdam’s Funeral Home. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 4, will hold a tribute service on Monday, June 27, 2016, at 1:00 pm followed by a celebration of Fred’s life at Christ Church Cathedral, 168 Church Street, Fredericton, NB. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Burton.

Donations in Fred’s memory may be made to Christ Church Parish Chapel Fund, the Stained Glass Window Fund or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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