Fredericks, Wayne Arthur - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne Arthur Fredericks on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Dartmouth General Hospital, surrounded by family at the age of 81.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Paula Crawford (Philip), Dawn Forrest (Sheldon), and Dwayne (Jessica); grandchildren, Kyle (Sarah), Jocelyn (Nina), Ashley (Jesse), Devin, Tyler (Natalie), Hailey, Sophia, and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Ava, Carter, and Ross. Dad is also survived by his brothers, Harvey (Debbie), Robbie; brother-in-law, Charles Manthorne; sisters-in-law, Arlene Fredericks and Maxine Duchesne (Michael); and many cherished nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine (Pettipas); his parents, Arthur and Alicia (Gibbons) Fredericks; brothers, Irvin, Ray (Kathryn), Ralph, Lorne (Rita), Clifford, Edward; sisters, Gloria Manthorne, Bernice (George) Deal, Stella Hebb; in-laws, Earl and Evelyn Pettipas; and many other dear family members.
Dad grew up in Bedford and often reminisced of childhood in a large and lively family. He left school at an early age, but was very proud to have went on to become a sheet metal worker and member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 409. Dad would often point out buildings where he had worked, each with a little story making it come alive as though it were yesterday. In the early 1960’s Dad met, and soon after married mom and moved to East Chezzetcook where they built a life full of love and laughter together. Mom and Dad enjoyed camping, playing cards and going to community dances together. Dad especially enjoyed playing crib often times winning, but winning humbly. He enjoyed Sunday suppers with family and seems no matter where he was lately, Sundays were reserved for supper at Dawn’s. If you met Dad, you would know why we light-heartedly called him W5. There were never too many questions, and he was quick to learn everything there was to know about everyone making a connection in some fashion.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 1–3 p.m. in Chezzetcook and District Lions Community Centre, 89 East Chezzetcook Road, Head of Chezzetcook, NS B0J 2L0.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital and Dartmouth General Hospital. A special thank you to the Palliative Care Unit at Dartmouth General for their exceptional care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society, Twin Oaks/Birches Health Care Foundation, Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, or a charity of your choice.
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