AKIN, Dr. Frederick Leonard — 89, Windsor, Hants County, passed away peacefully April 15, 2011 at Haliburton Place, Hants Community Hospital, surrounded by his family and special caregivers, Meleta and Misty. Born February 5, 1922 in Windsor, he was the son of the late Thomas B. Akin, Falmouth and Windsor, N.S. and Susan (Leonard) Akin of Paradise and Windsor, N.S. He attended Windsor Academy, King's College (Halifax) and Dalhousie University where he graduated with a degree of Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery. During the war he served three years in active service as a captain in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. After the war, he took surgical training in London, England at Hammersmith Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital and in Montreal at the Montreal General Hospital. Dad returned to his beloved Windsor where he practiced for 35 years. During that time he served on the staff of Payzant Memorial Hospital and Hants Community Hospital where he was Chief of Staff at the time of his retirement in 1983. Dad was the consummate general practitioner who provided care for many patients. He was particularly proud of "those he brought into the world." His medical practice ranged from obstetrics to surgery and geriatric care. He was devoted to his patients, regularly making house calls at all hours throughout Hants County. Surviving him are his devoted wife, Mary (Gallant), of 64 years; his children, Sharon (David) McMullen, Fredericton, Barbara (Richard) Redden, Windsor, Thomas (Mary) Akin, Toronto, and Jean (Brian) Gibson, Dartmouth. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceasing him were brothers, Stephen (in infancy), Bernard, Edwin and Arthur. In his leisure time, Dad was most happy landscaping at the cottage with shovel in hand and managing the family business. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and all of the staff at Haliburton Place and Hants Community Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Bill Enright and to Dad's devoted caregivers Meleta Atwell and Misty Boylan. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes-DeMont Funeral and Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). In accordance with Dad's wishes, a private family celebration of his life and interment will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Dr. Akin may be made to Hants Community Hospital Auxiliary or Haliburton Place, 89 Payzant Drive, Windsor, NS, B0N 2T0. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the online Guest Book at www.familycare.ca.