Frederick Henry Borg
October 8, 1950 - August 8, 2019
Panama City, FL
Frederick H. Borg of Panama City, FL passed away on August 8, 2019 after a brief illness. He was 68 years old. The son of Natalie Bissex Borg and E. Leonard Borg, he was born in Waterbury, CT, October 8, 1950. Raised in Naugatuck, CT, he graduated from Naugatuck High School, Bethany College, and received a Master's degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX.
He is survived by three sisters: Virginia Wolfe of Middletown, NY, Carolyn Kessinger of Middletown, NY, and Siri Borg of Bloomingburg, NY. He is also survived by four nieces: Jodi Aponte and Catherine Wolfe of Middletown, NY, Jane Blum of McKinney, TX, and Tracy Kohler of Vancouver, WA; and four great-nieces.
He served for 20 years in the United States Army, stationed in many locations throughout the world including Korea (twice,) Germany, Alaska, Texas, and Virginia. After retirement from the Army he settled in Panama City, Florida, where he worked as a Substance Abuse Counsellor, DUI safety instructor, and as a Volunteer for the Mental Health Association of Bay County.
Fred was also an avid kayaker and helped in the early forming of the Florida Circumnavigational Trail. In 2016 he received the honor of Trail Angel of the Year from the Florida Paddling Trails Association.
Fred was a long-time member of the Porsche Club of America and a dedicated PCA North Florida Region Member where he served in the dual roles of a Director of the Board and as an Officer of the Club.
An enthusiastic amateur genealogist, he was a member of the Bay County Genealogical Society and gave lectures and wrote articles on the subject.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 22nd at the Shrimp Boat Restaurant, 1201 Beck Avenue, Panama City, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sierra Club Foundation, 2101 Webster St., Ste 1250, Oakland, CA 94612.
https://www.sierraclubfoundation.org/

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Published by Times Herald-Record from Aug. 16 to Aug. 18, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Borg

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Peter Borg

January 14, 2021

A very late greeting to a man I never got to meet.
Just a year before Fred so tragically passed away, we got in touch.
Fred was part of my family that emigrated from Sweden in the early 1900s and I have intensely tried to find my relatives in the USA.
Fred and I had a wonderful contact, it was as if we were brothers and I was planning a visit. Suddenly all contact ceased and it took more than a year before I found out what had happened.
It is presumptuous to say that he was a part of my life but the short contact we had he felt like a brother with the same interests.
I can only imagine how missing he is among relatives and friends.
A great consolation is that I inherited the contact with Fred's sisters who are my long-distance cousins in the fourth generation.
I want to give a lot of love to Fred's memory, his family and all friends.

Lee Dodge

January 14, 2020

I shared many Sierra Club kayak and hiking trips with Fred while he was living in San Antonio, Texas. We were also on many camping trips together, and chatted around the campfire lots of times. I was looking forward to getting over to Florida to do some paddling with him. I am sorry that he is gone, and will certainly miss his Christmas messages.

Steve & Pam Huff

October 8, 2019

An additional farewell and blessings from Steve's wife, Pam Huff. We are both deeply saddened as we're sure your family is, by your departure. Pam still speaks of the time you spent with her on researching her ancestors.

Blessings to you and yours,

Steve and Pam Huff

W Steven Huff

October 8, 2019

Fred,

You will be missed. Great conversations about cars, Ron G. , our tour in Germany together, photography Genealogy, and many other things. Thanks for the good times!

Your long time friend,

Steve

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Arlene Rein

August 24, 2019

This is to Fred my very special friend.
Someday all your Kayak/Dinner friends will be paddling the milkyway beside you. You are our trailblazer... we will follow.
But right now know, you are terribly missed on this earth, always loved and never forgotten foever.
Namaste'
Arlene

Lt. Col. Michael H. Sarra, USA (ret.)

August 19, 2019

Our deepest condolences to the Frederick Borg family.At this time of great sorrow, may you be comforted by hope, strengthened by faith, and guided by the warm thoughts of others during this difficult time and days ahead.Hand salute to another US Army veteran that has been called from the ranks.Godspeed.

Jessica Langston

August 18, 2019

Fred...will miss you Dearly. All the times you came after our Kayak dinners for desert . Ice cream and cake... Neil and you exchanging exciting stories for hours! I will always remember you and my special calendar ! Jessica Langston

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