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Fred H. Headley
April 28, 1924 - April 5, 2016
It is with heavy hearts on April 5, 2016 we announce the passing of Fred H. Headley in St.
Catharines ON. Fred was born on April 28, 1924 in a second floor bedroom of his parent’s Toronto
home/store. He was raised in Toronto and attended East York Collegiate Institute graduating from
grade 13. After high school he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force serving oversees as a Sgt.
Navigator on board a Lancaster bomber. Upon returning to Canada Fred continued his studies
becoming a Chartered Accountant as well as earning a B.A. in psychology. In 1959 he moved to
Etobicoke, but continued to work as a Chartered Accountant in Toronto until becoming a high school
teacher at Central Commerce High School where he taught for 25 years before retiring to Oakville
ON. Fred was a member of St. Alban’s Lodge #514 of A.F & A.M. GRC. Cherished husband of 68
years to his beloved wife Marian (Read). He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Florence
(Greenwood), his brother Alf (Alta). Loving father of John (Joanne), Rodger, Lawrence (Brenda)
and Heather Pokol (Gaye). He was adored by his grandchildren, Matthew, Kim, Kristopher, Laura,
Ryan, Jason, Dylan, Jennifer Ferguson (Selvig) (Drew) and Brittney Selvig. Please join us for a
Celebration of Fred's Life on Wednesday April 13, 2016 at the DODSWORTH & BROWN
FUNERAL HOME- BURLINGTON CHAPEL (2241 New Street at Drury Lane 905-637-
5233) between the times of noon till 2:30 pm. Words of Remembrance may be shared at 2:00 pm. At
2:30 pm the family will proceed to a private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the Diabetes Association in the honour of Fred. On-line condolences may be made at
www.dbburlington.ca
Catharines ON. Fred was born on April 28, 1924 in a second floor bedroom of his parent’s Toronto
home/store. He was raised in Toronto and attended East York Collegiate Institute graduating from
grade 13. After high school he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force serving oversees as a Sgt.
Navigator on board a Lancaster bomber. Upon returning to Canada Fred continued his studies
becoming a Chartered Accountant as well as earning a B.A. in psychology. In 1959 he moved to
Etobicoke, but continued to work as a Chartered Accountant in Toronto until becoming a high school
teacher at Central Commerce High School where he taught for 25 years before retiring to Oakville
ON. Fred was a member of St. Alban’s Lodge #514 of A.F & A.M. GRC. Cherished husband of 68
years to his beloved wife Marian (Read). He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Florence
(Greenwood), his brother Alf (Alta). Loving father of John (Joanne), Rodger, Lawrence (Brenda)
and Heather Pokol (Gaye). He was adored by his grandchildren, Matthew, Kim, Kristopher, Laura,
Ryan, Jason, Dylan, Jennifer Ferguson (Selvig) (Drew) and Brittney Selvig. Please join us for a
Celebration of Fred's Life on Wednesday April 13, 2016 at the DODSWORTH & BROWN
FUNERAL HOME- BURLINGTON CHAPEL (2241 New Street at Drury Lane 905-637-
5233) between the times of noon till 2:30 pm. Words of Remembrance may be shared at 2:00 pm. At
2:30 pm the family will proceed to a private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the Diabetes Association in the honour of Fred. On-line condolences may be made at
www.dbburlington.ca