Fred Douthwright

  Fred Manning Douthwright, 94, of Salisbury passed away peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Veterans' Health Care Centre, Moncton. Born in Petitcodiac, he was a son of the late Manning and Flora (Davis) Douthwright. Fred served his country in World War II as a Gunner with the 65th Anti Tank Battery throughout Contential Europe. He retired from C.F.B. Moncton as a Carpenter Supervisor after 35 years. He was the last surviving charter member of the Middlesex Baptist Church  and was a member of the RCL Branch 31 Salisbury and the Salisbury Lions Club. Fred enjoyed golf in his younger years, hunting and time spent at the camp and seldom missed a Toronto Blue Jays game.

  Survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Winnifred (Steeves); his children Clayton and Brian of Salisbury and Joanne Mitton (David) of Salisbury West; cherished grandaughter Melissa  of Moncton and great grandaughter Myla and by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Gerald and Earl and an infant sister.

  A special thank you to the staff of the Veterans' Centre for their excellent care.

  Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Wednesday Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m. A Legion Tribute to a Veteran Service will be held at 5:45 p.m.  A family Graveside Service will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Gardens at a later date.

  If desired memorial donations to the Salisbury Parks and Recreation in memory of Fred  and his passion for childrens sports would be appreciated by the family.

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