Age 77 years, passed away at the Placentia Health Centre after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons, surrounded by family and friends, on December 1, 2014. Predeceased by parents Raymond and Annie, brothers Rev. Fr. Bert and John, and Father-in-law Gus Yetman. Leaving to mourn his devoted wife of 51 years, Augusta (Yetman); brother Tom (Dr. Fiona O'Shea); sister Ellen Nesdoly (Eli - deceased), mother-in-law Anastasia Yetman; brothers-in-law Harry (Margie), Gordon (Patsy), Aubrey (Marjorie) and Tom; sisters-in-law Monica, Barbara Martinovic (Tom), Bertha, Jacinta O'Connell (Phil - deceased), and Joan (Fred Taylor); special "adopted" grandchildren Emily and Laura Hynes; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his other family at Beachside Manor. Fred worked for Canada Customs for 37 years, at the Port of Argentia. He was a former Mayor of Placentia and was widely known, a true friend to all. As per his request, cremation has taken place. Visitation to take place at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia on Thursday 1pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial at 11am on Friday, December 5 at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Inurnment to follow at Mount Carmel R.C. Cemetery, Placentia.