Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FRED BYE Obituary
Of Avondale, PA, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 26, 2005.
He was the husband of Bertha Hart Bye, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.
Born in Hockessin, DE area, he was the son of the late Fred A Bye, Sr. and Florence Ford Bye.
Fred was a machine operator at the NVF Company in Yorklyn, DE, retiring in 1983 after 37 years of service.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean conflict.
He was a loving husband and father, who enjoyed being with his grandchildren.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He was a true sportsman.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 1 son, Robert H. Bye of Elkton, MD; 1 daughter, Faye A. Massey and her husband, Ben of Mount Union, PA; 1 step-daughter, Fay Jane Lewis and her husband, Earl of Noxin, MT; 1 brother, William H. Bye of Avondale, PA; 2 sisters, Anna Destafney of Avondale, PA and Hazel Springer of West Grove, PA; 22 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Fred A. Bye, III, and Thomas L. Bye.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside service at 11:00 on Wednesday morning, March 30, 2005, at the Hockessin Friends Cemetery, Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE.
In memory of Fred, a contribution may be made to your favorite charity.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for FRED BYE
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in FRED BYE's name
Memorial Events
for FRED BYE
How to support FRED's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor FRED BYE's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
