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Frederick "Fred" Irving

Amherst, Massachusetts

1921 - 2016

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November 13, 2016
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Amherst, Massachusetts

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AMHERST - Frederick Irving of Amherst, affectionately known as "FTG" (Frederick the Great) by his family and close friends, died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in the comforting presence of his family. He was 95 years old.A World War II veteran, U.S. diplomat and author he was most proud of...

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We will miss Fred. He was a truly inspiring person, and we were very proud to have him as a friend.
Ben Littauer and Kathy Kerby

Deepest condolences to the Irving family. What an amazing life he led! What an inspiration!

A remarkable life and career (they are different), making all of our lives richer. Sympathy is not necessary; he will stand on his own forever.

May fond memories and loving words comfort your family at this difficult time. (Isaiah 57:15)

Dear Sue and family,

Sending thoughts and prayers for the loss of your father and grandfather. He sounds like an amazing man and a true American treasure. You have my deepest sympathy.

My deepest condolences. Please take comfort in knowing that you can lean on God in this difficult time. Psalms 9:9

What an amazing man. Me and my father had the honor of talking to him about his experience as the Ambassador of Iceland. The Vestmann Islands might not have been the same had it not been for his support during the volcanic eruption in 1973. To the Irving Family-We are deeply sorry for your loss.

I feel honored to have known Fred, however briefly. His friendship was enormously important to my parents. He will be deeply missed. Sending love.

Ambassador Irving was all the wonderful things that this obituary says -- impressively concerned about others, gracious in the way he carried his many talents, and devoted to his wife and children and their families. He will be greatly missed -- Ann and Tom Keary