Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday August 28, 2016, at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg at the age of 63 years.Beloved partner of Diane.Loving father of Shawn, Ike and Tom.Cherished papa of Zachery. Step-father of Kevin, Kristina and Michael.Brother of Mary (Paul), Barb (Willie), Ronnie, Terri (Joe), and the late Jeff.Fred will also be dearly missed by his nieces, nephews and friends.Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa, for a Visitation on Wednesday August 31st from 7pm until 9pm.Funeral Service to be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday September 1st at 3pm.Memorial donations are appreciated to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research.