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Fred Slade Obituary

Fred Slade Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Fred R. Slade Jr., 80, died Jan. 31, 2009, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Mr. Slade was born in Portsmouth, the son of the late Fred R. Slade and Julia Walsh Slade. He was an independent real estate developer and a member of Saint Paul's Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing tennis and was active at the Portsmouth YMCA. He was the widower of Mary Eleanor Davis Slade since her death in 2005. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters and their husbands, Wendy Slade Mathias and Barry and Mary Slade Pollock and Cam, all of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Jordan Mathias, Zoe Mathias, Joel Pollock and Clay Pollock; a sister, Beverly Anderson of Chesapeake; a brother, Leo F. Slade Sr. of Windsor, Va.; plus a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Meadowbrook Mausoleum Chapel. Following the entombment, friends may join the family at his daughter's home, 3324 Meadowbrook Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23321. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Portsmouth or Chesapeake library or to the Portsmouth YMCA. Foster Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 3, 2009.

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Richard Templeton Jr

February 3, 2009

I played softball with Fred in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He has always a leader, a team player and great fun to be with both on the field and off. My thought are with the family and friends.

Richard Shortt

February 3, 2009

Fred & I were both Division Managers with Sears on 21st St. in Norfolk back in late '50's & early 60's. I enjoyed Fred's humor & friendship very much. We frequently joined together for lunch or dinner during many days & evenings year around. Fred had many friends with Sears & he made life fun for us all.Many stories of old still cross my mind to this very day. Whenever I think of Fred, recollections of his ability to smile & help others come to mind. I'll remember him with "Hail Mary's." What a guy!
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Susan & Duane Outlaw

February 3, 2009

Out thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Betty Philbrick

February 3, 2009

Fred assisted my late husband Walter and I when we bought our condo in Sandie Point. You have my heartfelt sympathy. God Bless you.

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