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Fred Creed Obituary
Born in Beverly Farms, Mass. in 1924 to Fred and Dorothy Creed, he spent most of his youth and young adult life on the ocean. He graduated from Beverly High School and UMass Amherst. He attended Bridgewater State and Salem State College as well as Brown University. As a true New England Renaissance Man, his professional achievements include: bowling pin setter, stoker for the B&M Railroad, tobacco and apple Picker, World War II ambulance driver (in India), fish monger, yacht delivery Captain, caterer, English teacher, American Red Cross Disaster Relief Agent, American Red Cross Assistant Field Director embedded with the Marines (Da Nang Vietnam), real estate salesman, Wadleigh State Park attendant, sailboat navigator, boat captain for Outward Bound, purveyor of cheese, hawker of spiced cider (AKA sock soup) and doughnuts, Christmas tree grower and seller, maple syrup producer, Assistant Chief of Programs in the Department of Elderly and Adult Services for the State of NH. In addition, Fred held a U.S. Merchant Marine Master's Small Vessel License for 35 years.
As an active community member, he served on the boards of the Kearsarge Visiting Nurses, Kearsarge Regional School District, Kearsarge Elderly Housing, NH Food Bank, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Service Providers, Merrimack County Extension Service Advisory Disaster Committee, Library Trustee, and Chairman of the Pillsbury Free Library in Warner. He was also a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord, where he served on various committees.
In his free time he played bagpipes, baked bread in an outdoor oven, wove baskets, caned chairs, read voraciously, kept bees, was a master gardener, and dominated both the cribbage and scrabble boards.
He will be remembered for his tall tales, biting humor, correcting grammar (both professionally and conversationally), and his ability to love all of humanity, even though he was convinced we were going to hell in a hand basket.
He was predeceased by his parents; and his three brothers, William, Edward, and Laurence Creed.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Catherine; their daughter, Fiona Creed Chevalier and her husband, Jeffrey; as well as many nieces and nephews and countless friends
A memorial will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Warner Town Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Main Street Inc. of Warner, the Disaster Service of the Red Cross, or the Liberty House of Manchester.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Fred Creed
Kendra West-Senor
February 1, 2022
He was quite a guy - thinking of you Cathie.
Don Brown
March 6, 2014
Cathy
Fred was a unique person and I,m very pleased I got to know him. Fred, in his own way, taught me a lot, from sailing, dealing with people, and to life itself. I will miss him.
Cindy Fowler
February 21, 2014
Cathy and Fiona, Katie and I are saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonderful treasure of a man. I am forever grateful he had the opportunity through your herculean efforts to help us send "Teddius" to his final resting place, and I can hear them bellowing their infamous greeting to eachother now and for eternity. He was such a huge part of our lives growing up, I know I speak for all the Ted Fowlers when I say we miss him and share your sorrow.
Cynthia
February 17, 2014
My Great-Uncle Fred was one of the most amazing men I have ever known. I will remember him for his vast knowledge, his Christmas stocking and Santa beard, his hugs, his braid, his laugh, and most of all his wonderful sense of humor. The last time I saw him was when my sister and I visited him at dinnertime one night. As we were sitting at the table with him, he took out his handkerchief and right before blowing his nose he said, “HONK!” He made me laugh every time I was around him. I love you, Phred, and I will miss you forever. <3
Carol & Randy Stewart
February 15, 2014
Aunt Cathie and Fiona,
Uncle Fred was one of our all time favorite people, and the most unique man we have ever known; he will be greatly missed. God Bless...
Kendra & Richard Senor
February 14, 2014
Cathy, it was a pleasure to know Fred and enjoy his humor. We are thinking of you. He will certainly be missed.
bette fredrickson
February 14, 2014
There was nothing better than his big bear hug! I am so lucky to have known and learned so much from you all
February 11, 2014
Dear Cathy and Fiona - Fred was one of a kind and always had something interesting to share. We in Warner will miss him.
Wanda/Harry Anderson
February 10, 2014
Cathy our thoughts and prayers are with you all , Fred will be greatly missed by all whom lives he has touched
February 10, 2014
In the 1980s I worked with Fred in DEAS.....he helped to ensure that it was never boring. I enjoyed Fred's wit amd wisdom, both of which came from his many life adventures. I extend sincere condolences to his family.
john canepa
February 9, 2014
Cathy,
I was sorry hear of your loss and feel a sense of it as well. I have enjoyed listening to Fred's latest projects over the years and reading of his breath of experiences understand him better now. He will be truly missed.
Douglas Spain
February 8, 2014
Interesting Obituary. Must have been an interesting man.
Doug Spain/Palm Beach, Fl. Grew up in Concord
Sue Creed
February 8, 2014
My fondest memory of Fred was of him marching up and down on the pontoon of Bill Plante's trimaran, thus piping us into Gosport Harbor at the Isle of Shoals. He was a man of peculiar talent that brought him near and far. One-of-a-kind, he will be greatly missed.
Kimberley Edelmann
February 7, 2014
Our deepest sympathies. We have enjoyed being neighbors and to be able to call Fred a friend. We will miss him. Cathie, please let us know if there is anything we can do. Georg & Kimberley
Donna Parent
February 7, 2014
Cathie, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Donna parent
Jessie Webb
February 7, 2014
Cathie, I didn't know Fred well but my thoughts are with you at this difficult time, I'm sure.
Dick Rambeau
February 7, 2014
A pleasure to have known such a fine gentleman. His dedication to veterans and his service in Vietnam are more apprieciated than he could ever know. We miss his riding in parades with us and his attendance at Chapter # 41 meetings. Thank you Fred for sharing part of your storybook life with us. Rest in Peace my friend.
February 7, 2014
Oh Fred, always with a warm smile. So glad I had the chance to know you in my childhood.
Rosy Dustin
Julie Mento
February 7, 2014
I will cherish the last time I saw him. I borrowed a couple of his ancient cookbooks. He said check page (something or other), I humored him and turned the pages to the place and sure enough, to my surprise, the recipe he described was looking back at me. What a memory he had. NH and has lost a treasure.
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