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Fred Hermanson Obituary

Fred W. Hermanson Jr., of Haverhill, formerly of Hingham, passed away November 15, 2019 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Pauline M. (Goedecke) Hermanson. Also survived by his loving companion Betty Kohl of Haverhill. Beloved father of Christy Bacon and her companion William Spencer of Davenport Florida, Fred W. Hermanson, III and his wife Maria of Westfield, Amy F. Rabinovitz and her husband Steven of Abington, Caroline L. Haley and her companion Scott Boyd of Weymouth, and Robert J. Hermanson of Maine. Brother of Robert Hermanson of Weymouth, Louis Hermanson of Florida, Marie Gonsalves of Florida and the late Louise Callahan. Fred will also be remembered lovingly by 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Fred was born in Quincy, son of the late Fred W. Hermanson Sr. and Edmea (Quintiliani). He was raised in Quincy and later moved to Hingham but for the last 10 Years lived in Haverhill. He worked for many years at Eastern Engineering Manufacturers Company. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11 a.m.. at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond Street, Hingham. Visiting Hours will be Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Freds name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 455 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100N., Bethesda, MD 20814 or through www.CFF.org. For additional information and the online guest book please visit www.DowningChapel.com.

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Published by The Hingham Journal from Nov. 18 to Nov. 28, 2019.

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Robert Callahan

November 21, 2019

Hello Amy, I'm so sorry for your loss...my thoughts are with you and the family.

Lee Noble

November 21, 2019

Hello Amy I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you doing this time and always. Give my love to everyone ok and big big hugs to you. Lots of love, Lee Ann Noble

Always making people laugh ❤

Amy Rabinovitz

November 18, 2019

Dad, you have been my rock, my go to person, I will miss you deeply forever. I take comfort knowing you are dancing for eternity with Momma.
I Love You Dad

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