We regret to advise of the death of Lance/Corporal Frederick William “Fred” Gillard (Ret'd) on 16 August 2020 in Kitchener ON at age 94. Fred was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. After the war, he served in the 48th Field Engineer Squadron, (Militia).
Fred lived in Kitchener all his life. He was employed at Bell Canada for 36 years where he was involved with Telephone Pioneers of America as Kitchener Pioneer Club President and Tecumseh Council President. He attended St. Louis Roman Catholic Church in Waterloo and was a member of Christ Anglican Church for many years and received his Thanks Badge.
Over the years, Fred volunteered for Minor Hockey, Minor Baseball, and was a member of the Kitchener Young Mens' Club, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50, and the Grand River Lodge, No. 1251, A.F. & A.M. He volunteered for RAISE Home Support and the "Out of the Cold" program at St. Louis R.C. Church and was a long-time volunteer at Howard Robertson Public School. Fred was also a Board Chairman for the Kitchener-Waterloo Seniors' Day Program from 1987-1990.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a private memorial Mass for the family on Monday, 24 August 2020, at St. Louis R.C. Church, 43 Allen St. E., Waterloo. Interment to take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kitchener-Waterloo Seniors' Day Program, Sunnyside Home, Franklin Ave., Kitchener, or to St. Louis R.C. Church would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. {khAug2020}
