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Paul Finch
June 14, 2025
Just seen this. Became a good friend whilst working for Hiram Walker in London. Played squash each week, rarely beating him. Best wishes to all his family
Paul Finch
Peter Chance
April 25, 2005
Fred was one of the very best of Canada's naval officers who will be sadly missed. My heartfelt condolences to Gill, a cherished friend from the days of our youth, and her family
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Fred and Joan Cornish
April 6, 2005
We remember Uncle Fred as a man with such energy and enthusiasm that he swept up all in in his wake - and that wonderful smile.
We send our love and support to Aunt Gill and the family.
Cindy Frewer
April 6, 2005
Freddy Frewer, who was and continues to be, one of my very favorite Uncles will be remembered for his contagious humour, his generosity of spirit and those "eyes", that sparkled like no other! My love and thoughts are with Aunt Gill, my cousins and all of their families.
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Allan Snowie
April 5, 2005
A lovely man. Captain Frewer provided my favorite interview when writing "The Bonnie". He was the quintessential naval officer; leading and inspiring by example and taking a genuine joy in the accomplishments of his crew.
Patrick Frewer
April 5, 2005
What a wonderful man my Uncle Fred has been, and continues in our hearts. We will be thinking of our family and Fred's friends as you gather to celebrate his life April 6/05.
Michael Houghton
April 4, 2005
To Barry and your family, please accept my sincere condolences during this sad time. If your Dad was at all like mine (also a career officer), you will no doubt share a ton of "stories" as you gather to say goodbye. With respect,
Mike Houghton Col (ret'd)
David Prevost
April 4, 2005
Sincerest condolences to you Barry and to your mother and your family.
A colleague from DGInfo.
David
Steen Jessen
April 1, 2005
My sincere condolences to Freddies family - you have lost a great person.
I was Flag Lieutenant to then Rear Admiral John Charles back in 1968 when Fred was the Captain of HMCS NADEN just before it became CFB Esquimalt. He was always most helpful to me in every way possible and I admired him greatly.
He was, in every respect, a true officer and gentleman.
Steen K. Jessen
Captain (Ret.)
Victoria BC
Lynn Hindle
March 31, 2005
Our paths crossed only briefly - at the ROGC in the late 1990s - but that was enough. I was a fan. It was with sadness that I read of the captain's passing but I feel privileged to have met him at all. What a peach!
Commander Fred Frewer, HMCS "Magnificent" 1957
March 31, 2005
Peter Berry
March 30, 2005
Three things I most remember about Frewer:
He married the most beautiful girl in Ottawa.
As a destroyer Captain he was a superior ship handler.
He was one of the best squash players in both the RN and the RCN and he won the tennis cup at the Greenwich Staff College in London.
Peter Berry
Ralph Fisher
March 30, 2005
Many of us had the great pleasure of serving with then Commander "Freddie" Frewer and Captain "Fraser" Fraser-Harris in the carrier "Magnificent" during the final and happiest years of her commission. Fred was at home with the outgoing mavericks of naval aviation as well as lesser deck bound mortals. By his personal example and leadership along with Fraser, he created a team spirit and pride second to none in our post-war carriers. Fred will be well remembered and missed for a rare combination of qualities. The most memorable will always be his bright, irrepressible and generous spirit.
Ken Eliason
March 29, 2005
I had the pleasure of serving with Capt. Frewer onboard HMCS Bonaventure and again on the West Coast. A truly fine officer and a great leader.
Cliff Hatch Jr.
March 29, 2005
My father H.Clifford Hatch Sr.was always a great friend and admirer of Fred's, initially in his navy days and latterly at Hiram Walker where Fred worked for many years.
Penny Noble1
March 29, 2005
Heartfelt condolences to the whole family..and what a family! I will always remember Captain Frewer's corny jokes and his sense of fun and generosity in including others like me in family activities over the years in Toronto, London and Hawaii get togethers.
I look back very fondly on Scott and Sandy's wedding when everyone gathered in Hawaii...a week long affair complete with tennis and golf with Captain Frewer beaming in pride from ear to ear! (even more so when he discovered he could get a Hawaii drivers license and golf at the local rate!)
Penny Noble
@home on boat or ship
March 29, 2005
Larry Thivierge
March 26, 2005
My sincere condolences to the Family of Captain Frewer. I served with him on board the HMCS Magnificent in 1956. I recall quite vividly once evening during rounds when he put his hand on a hatchway door and it slammed. I believe he broke a couple of fingers in the incident.
Marilyn Fisher
March 26, 2005
My sincerest condolences to all of the family of Mr. Frewer. I will miss seeing all of you at Elisabeth Bruyere.
It was so beautiful how your family came to be by his side during his journey.
"He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.
(Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)
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