October 23, 1919 - January 31, 2018Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, January 31st, 2018, in her 99th year.Daughter of the late Louisa and Alexander Laderoute of Westmeath, Ontario.Predeceased by 7 siblings. Predeceased by her loving husband Thomas Howard. Loving mother of Greg, Bonnie(late Al), Shawn(late Jackie), Cheryl (Smitty), and predeceased by her daughter, Melody, and her sons, Murray and Trevor.Will be missed by Peter Bolahood, Connie Mulligan,Cathy Keenan and Theresa Mulligan.Cherished Grandma of 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.Specially remembered by Thom and Angie as a special mother who took them under her wing.Fondly remembered by her niece Kit.Freda was known as a Mom to everyone.She was a generous, kind, and giving person with a wonderful sense of humour.Visitation will be held at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484) on Friday, February 2nd, from 6 to 9 p.m.A funeral Mass will be held at St Therese Catholic Church in Courtice on Saturday, February 3rd, at 12 noon.Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.