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Frederick HENSHAW Obituary
February 19, 1926 – December 28, 2014
We have lost our father, husband, and friend. Freddie died peacefully in Barra De Navidad, Mexico, with his family around. He was born in 1926 in Quetta, now Pakistan. Freddie graduated from Kings' College, NS in 1942, then Royal Roads Naval Academy in Victoria, BC in 1944. He served on King George V battleship in the Pacific at the end of the war. As Lieutenant Commander he served on several ships including HMCS Terra Nova and HMCS Haida, retiring from the Navy in 1969. Freddie was a true gentleman, always had a twinkle in his eye with a great sense of fun. Predeceased by his daughter Mary, he will be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Naomi (nee Ritchie), daughters: Lesley (Richard), Helen, Shelagh (Jeff), and grandchildren, Peter, Patrick, Jack, Fred, and Russell, as well as his many, many friends. Always a caring Dad, husband, and grandfather, Freddie was a true example of a fine human being. Memorial services will be announced in Barra and Hudson at later dates.
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Gay Schueler
February 15, 2021
I remember Fred so fondly. I have been in Boston since 1975 and out of the loop. My love and sympathy to Naomi . I am moving to Camden Maine in April this year. Find me there.
David Tillett
April 10, 2015
Sorry to hear this news. Always will remember Fred on his antique tractor, top hatted and on his way to Como train station for the commute to Montreal. Many memories of our time living in the Apple House and Fred, always the wonderful host at many parties at Riversmead. Our love to Naomi and the Henshaw family. David and Jose.
Helen Henshaw
March 27, 2015
Memorial Service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Hudson, on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 11am.
Melanie Kerridge
March 5, 2015
I just heard about this. I think the last time I saw Freddie was in Barra de Navidad. Naomi, Freddie and I danced the night away. That's how I will remember him. Also: maple syrup. A truly great man and a great friend to my family, especially to my dad Ray. Love to all the Henshaws and all who knew and loved Freddie.
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Elaine + Jacques Ethier + Boileau
January 28, 2015
We are writing to you from Cedar Cottage to send you and your loved ones our warm feelings. We wish you well in this special passage in time
January 20, 2015
One of our favorite recollections of Freddie. Sailed the boat and made lunch too. Adieu sailor.
Shirley Dickenson and Doug Moulton
Deborah Barclay
January 20, 2015
As a recent resident to Hudson, I was fortunate to meet Freddie and Naomi shortly after my arrival. Freddie was tall, elegant and conveyed a relaxed, comfortable manner with everyone. His deafness in his later years made life difficult to communicate in large crowds - but that ready smile was always present. We met most Thursdays on the beach and I, like many, will really miss him. May he rest in peace.
Family Anderson
January 14, 2015
It was a privilege to have known this man. We will miss him. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
Elise Nesbitt
January 13, 2015
Dear Naomi and Family
We will miss Freddie at the Royal Oak Tennis Club... it was always a treat to sit with him at a Friday Night BBQ and listen to his stories... a great tennis friend and honorary member.
King's College School
January 12, 2015
January 12, 2015
To Naomi, Les, Helen, Shelagh and the grandchildren, We're very sorry for your loss. We'll miss Uncle Freddie very much but will have many wonderful memories of him, particularly the gatherings at Riversmead, yes even those countless meetings about the 'Lands'. The wild dancing sessions won't be the same, for sure. With love and condolences from Brenda and family, Morin Heights
Elizabeth Ellis
January 12, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the Henshaw family,
With love from the Ellis's
Sail on Freddie!
Family wedding 1993
January 12, 2015
Barra de Navidad 2014
Helen Henshaw
January 12, 2015
Ottawa River 2014
Helen Henshaw
January 12, 2015
Fred & Naomi's wedding Dec 15, 1951
Helen Henshaw
January 12, 2015
1944
Helen Henshaw
January 12, 2015
British Colombia
Helen Henshaw
January 12, 2015
Hudson Yacht Club about 1970
Helen Henshaw
January 12, 2015
at Riversmead
Helen Henshaw
January 12, 2015
Family wedding 1993
Helen Henshaw
January 12, 2015
Bangkok
Helen Henshaw
January 12, 2015
Ruth Hunter
January 11, 2015
Dear Aunt Naomi, Les, Helen & Shelagh and families, We will never forget our kind and wonderful Uncle Freddie , his gentle laugh, his big hats, his eagerness to dance and those hilarious speeches at family gatherings. We'll miss him very much! All our love , Ruth & Franta
Helen Henshaw
January 10, 2015
To Dad!
January 10, 2015
Dear Naomi, Lesley, Helen and Shelia,
My thoughts are with you today. I am so sorry for your loss.
He was so much fun for so long and much loved by many.
Rosemary Hedges
Monique Pannitti
January 10, 2015
Condolences to the Henshaw Family. We will miss Freddie immensely. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.From the Pannitti Family.
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