Lorenzo Dredge was born on April 1, 1929, in Black Duck Cove, to William and Edna. He had five sisters Rhoda, Ima, Nina, Jessie and Marion, two predeceased brothers Joseph and Samuel. He married Christina Campbell on Feb. 8, 1961 and had a marriage of 53 years. They raised five children, and they now have six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Lorenzo spent time on the fishing grounds to provide for his family. He worked with the highways for some time, and would take his family over to camp 4, where Chris would cook. Lo was a dedicated worker and provider for his family. He loved to socialize with his family and always knew where each one of his children was. Lo remained active, showing his skills and work ethics as he worked on several projects when he retired. Someone once said that the best part of a good man's life is his acts of kindness and love. Lo was a loving and caring husband. He was proud of his children and spoke of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren so fondly. He had a genuine concern for everyone in his family circle. He passed peacefully away on May 13, 2014 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Lo is survived by his wife Christina; children Robert (Maryann), Wavey (Dennis), Curtis (Louise), Nina (Thomas), and Scott (Amelia); grandchildren Lorenzo (Teraceta), Brian (Abby), Jamie (Jessica), Niki (Diana), Tristan, and Jaycee; great-grandchildren Kaden, Ty, Jaden, and Gracielynn; sisters Rhoda, Ima, Jessie, and Marion. He was predeceased by his loving parents William and Edna, brothers Samuel and Joseph, sister Nina, and brothers-in-law Clyde and Jacob. Visitation took place at St. Mary's Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16 with Rev. Harold Harvey officiating. Burial followed in the Anglican Cemetery in Black Duck Cove. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.