Frederick B. Easton

Ware – Frederick B. Easton, 81, died in his sleep on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at his home following a period of declining health over the past several months.
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Marguerite "Peggy" (Pearce) Easton; their son Benjamin Blake Easton, his longtime partner Bridget E. Boudreault, and their daughter, his beloved granddaughter, Nadia S. Easton. He also leaves his sister, Robin Nelson of New Hampshire, as well as many loved ones and friends. He was born in New Bedford and was raised in Fairhaven, MA, son of the late Frederick Blake Sr. and his wife Edna Elizabeth (George) Easton. He was predeceased by his brother Christopher.
Fred was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and went on to study in Sweden for 2 years, and later earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from The University of Massachusetts Amherst. He worked at the State School in Belchertown, then as an assistant lab manager at Service Rubber in Chicopee, as a lab tech at Monsanto in Indian Orchard, and retired after 10 years from the night shift at Stetson School in Barre. He enjoyed languages and spoke Swedish and could understand Russian and some Chinese. Fred was an avid reader who loved gardening and his family. He never lost interest in horticulture and was currently studying Bonsai.
A Funeral Service for Fred will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 10:30am in the Pilgrim Baptist Church, 33 West Brookfield Rd., in North Brookfield.
Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., in Ware is assisting his family with arrangements.
An online guest book is available at charbonneaufh.com