Fredrick Allen Marquette

Fredrick Allen Marquette passed away Wed., July 5, 2006, at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. He was 94.
He is survived by his brother George (Reta) of Cornwall. He was a son of the late George and Nellie (Lynch) Marquette. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters Willis, Hugh, Cecil, Clifford, Joseph, Keith, Ina, Jean, Marion, and Anna.
He grew up in the Winchester area and worked for Ontario Hydro, Cornwall Paper Mill, ran a service station in Cornwall, and farmed in Avonmore prior to coming to Winchester Seniors in 1977.
He had spent the past eight years at Hillcrest Haven which he considered home. He was hospitalized for the past month, where his life took a few twists and turns.
A member of the Wesleyan Church, he will always be remembered for his wit and thankfulness. He has made his journey home and will be missed by his family.
Friends paid their respects at the Winchester Funeral Home on July 7.
The funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home on July 8, followed by interment at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville.
In memoriam donations to Winchester Wesleyan Church or the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated.