Harvey, Morris Frederick “Fred” — 69, of Gypsum Mines, Hants County, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, with his wife by his side. Born on July 10, 1942, in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Morris and Frances (Swinamer) Harvey. Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending most of his time each fall in the woods of Cape Breton. He would tell anyone that asked that Cape Breton was his second home. Fred was an avid Detroit Red Wing fan. He was a well-known welder and fabricator. There were not too many jobs that he would ever refuse and if it could be built, Fred would build it. Fred also enjoyed spending time with his family. There were many stories told over the years to his children and grandchildren, which always gave someone a laugh. Fred is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Betty Ann Benedict; his children, Vicki (Darren) Greenough, Greenfield; Morris (Sheri) Harvey, Brooklyn; Andrea (Chris) Lloy, Woodville; Vincent Harvey, Gypsum Mines; grandchildren, Evan Greenough (Holly Hanes) and Chad Greenough; Jacob and Kelsey Harvey; Breanna, Marissa and Cassie Lloy; sisters, Audrey (Lawrence) Cox, Hants Border; Gladys McDonald, Sarnia, Ontario; Phyllis Grant, Windsor; brother, Arnold Harvey in Arizona; aunt, Elsie Swinamer, Windsor Elms Village; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Morris and Frances (Swinamer) Harvey; Fred was predeceased by his brother, Perley Harvey; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Stuckey, John McDonald and Bernie Grant; sister-in-law, Mary Harvey. Visitation was 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, February 2, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tom Henderson officiated, followed by a reception in the Lindsay Family Reception Centre, 184 King Street. Interment was in the Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix, Hants County. Donations in memory of Fred were requested to be made to Palliative Care (Hants Community Hospital) or to a charity of one’s choice. To add your condolence, click on www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.
Fred loved his “Pepsi”.