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Frederick Wheeler Obituary
CAPE NEDDICK -- Frederick 'Fred' Charles Wheeler, 54, of Cape Neddick, died on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at his home in the loving care of his family.
He was born on Dec. 16, 1956, in Springfield, Mass., the son of Fred and Vivian (Martel) Wheeler. Fred graduated from Chicopee High School and furthered his education at United Technical Institute. He was the owner and manager of Strawberry Auto Shop and later worked at Kris Way Truck Lease Company in Portland.
Fred was an avid soccer fan, loved the beach, and enjoyed his yard. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, but his biggest love was the new life that he was building with his wife, Dianne (Hume) Wheeler.
He was predeceased by his mother, Vivian. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Dianne; his sons, Jason Wheeler and his wife Jamie of Portland, Danny Wheeler and his wife Tree of Wells, Tim Wheeler and Telishia of Kittery, and Josh Wheeler of Wells; his step sons, Drew Brodie and his partner Scott Beaudoin of Methuen, Mass., Josh Brodie and Kristen of Winthrop, Mass., and Devin Brodie of Merrimac, Mass.; his father, Fred Wheeler of Warren, Vt.; his sister, Joan Aubin of Claremont, N.H.; and seven grandchildren.
Friends are welcome for visitation on Wednesday, May 4, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd., Wells. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 5, at 11 a.m., at Holy Spirit Parish at St. Mary's Church on Eldridge Road in Wells. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. www.bibberfuneral.com.
Should friends desire, donations in Fred's memory, may be made to:
Leukemia Society of America
495 Old Connecticut Path,
Suite 220
Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
Frederick 'Fred' Charles Wheeler
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Wheeler
May 5, 2011
We were so saddened to hear of Freds passing. We will remember the hours he spent playing with all of his boys on Footbridge Beach in Ogunquit.Thoughts are with all of you. The Gazda Family
Dick Trask
May 4, 2011
Fred was a kind and generous soul who was taken away from us much too soon. My condolences to all who loved and cared about him.
Stuart Maslak
May 4, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I played soccer in high school with him, he was a tough goaltender. And what a coincidence that I also vacation at York Beach.
Karen and Bob Bragdon
May 3, 2011
Fred was a great guy and a lot of fun. He will be missed. With sympathy
Andy Noga
May 3, 2011
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I attended high school with Fred, and liked and respected him a great deal. He will be missed.
May 3, 2011
We love you and miss you so much~~~all you're grandchildren....
May 3, 2011
My condolences to all of Fred's family. May he rest in peace. (Steve Kelley high school soccer teammate)
The Bibber Family
May 3, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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