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Fred BODSWORTH Obituary

BODSWORTH, Fred - Celebrated Canadian Author, "Mr. Curlew" died September 15, 2012, one month short of his 94th birthday. He was predeceased by his loving wife Margaret Banner. Dear father of Barbara Welch (Ed), Nancy Hannah (Rick) and Neville Bodsworth (Lois Mombourquette). Cherished grandfather of Wendy, Erin, Lisa, Lori, Tyler, Tara, Margaret, Aidan and Cameron. Doting great- grandfather of Cristian and Holden. Fred was a self-taught scientist with an insatiable curiosity for the natural world and a lifelong passion for birds. There will be a private family service. Friends are invited to join us at the Bracebridge Sewage Lagoons (Kerr Park) on Sunday, October 7, 2012 for a hike in Fred's memory. We will gather at 9 a.m. for brunch, with hike to follow. Memorial Service in November to be announced. Charitable donations can be made to Ontario Nature, Bird Studies Canada or Canadian Nature Conservancy. Online condolences at www.sherrinfuneral.ca

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Published by Toronto Star on Sep. 18, 2012.

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Valerie Dibben

October 17, 2012

I read The Sparrow's Fall back in the 1960s and loved the book, which I still have. My condolences to the family.

Peter Jarvis

September 27, 2012

Lone Kestrel winging to cross The Lake
Perceived as nought but for Fred's 'take';
His deeper sleep my heart would break;
From Bodworth's words I rise... ...awake.

In deepest sympathy with the entire Bodsworth Family
and Fred's many friends at this sorrowful time.
Sincerely, Peter

September 25, 2012

We are very sad to hear of Fred's passing as we had known him and Margaret-through Roger , for over 40 years. Adele and Jannine from 1997.We were always made welcome and always remembered ,as Fred and Margaret will be for their kindness. Our sincerest condolences to all the family. Jenny, Gordon, Adele, and Jannine Churchill. UK.

Margaret Weir

September 24, 2012

Nancy and family - I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know he means a great deal to you, and always will, and you will all miss him so much. I still have his book on my bookshelf, and will certainly treasure it.

September 24, 2012

To Fred's Family:

I was saddened and moved when I read of Fred Modsworth's passing and I want to espress my sorrow, and my gratefullness for having know such a special man.

I was a young boy of Port Burwell during the early 1950s, and I fondly remember "Mr. Bodsworth" as a very nice man -- in particular, friendly to we kids. I attended the Trinity Anglican church with my mother.. and I remember Fred as playing a leading role in Sunday sermons, leading us in singing "H-A-P-P-Y" during pot luck dinners at the Parish Hall, overseeing the "Christmas Tree" celebrations ... and the like.

Of course as rowdy kids in Sunday School, we had no idea of his work or reputation as an outstanding writer and naturalist.

He was the sort of person that one remebers and makes differnce in your life. Thankyou Fred.

Paul Bates

Mary Daniel

September 22, 2012

Dear Barbara, Nancy, and Neville, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in your father's passing.
I have fond memories of your parents from the first time I met them in 1963 and thereafter while visiting Auntie Flora, Carolyn & Stephen.

Lisa and Gramps

Lisa Welch

September 18, 2012

"Papa Fred" and Cristian & Holdy

Lisa Welch

September 18, 2012

Tara Margaret and Gramps

Lisa Welch

September 18, 2012

Kem & Jeanne (Isaac) Luther

September 18, 2012

To Barbara, Nancy, Neville and all the family -- We're so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He was a kind and gracious man. Kem and I send our sincere sympathy.

September 18, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family, Fred was a great and friendly person. I was one of his psw's at Livingston Lodge and he will be missed dearly:( R.I.P Fred, God is lucky to have an angel like you.

Grampa's Girls!

Lori St John

September 18, 2012

September 18, 2012

We will miss Port Burwell's favourite son. The migration season is well under way.
Frank and Nancy Prothero, Port Stanley.

Helen van Veen

September 18, 2012

R.I.P. Mr. Bodsworth, Thank you for so many pleasant hours of reading over the years. I am glad I was once able to speak to you and tell you so.

Darlene Luckins

September 18, 2012

Rest in peace, Mr. Bodsworth. I hope heaven is full of curlews and plovers for you to enjoy.

Art & Janice Haines

September 17, 2012

Never forget you!!!

Fred & myself (Janice Haines)

September 17, 2012

OFO Convention 2006

September 17, 2012

OFO Convention 2007

September 17, 2012

Janice Haines

September 17, 2012

photos of Fred

Art & Janice Haines

September 17, 2012

To the Bodsworth family,
So sad to hear about Fred's passing. Truly lucky to have met him. We will miss him...

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