Peacefully at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, Fred Dreesen, at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of Gittli Dreesen. Devoted father of Thomas and Natalia, Heidi, Stefan. Cherished grandfather of Nadia and Wallace, Ben and Sarah, Logan, Raquel and Richie, Megan, Maxwell and Charlie. Adored great-grandfather of William, Chloe and Lailah. Loving brother of Anneliese and predeceased by Herrmann.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Monday evening 7 – 9 o`clock.
Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday morning, August 20 at 11 o`clock.
Private interment Glendale Memorial Gardens, Etobicoke.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Teresa Vopni
Dear Gitti
On behalf of all of us at Tor Truck I would like to offer our condolences to you and your family.
We were just talking about Fred last week. As you know we have
known him for years. He was always very pleasant and helpfull to
us.
He is missed!
Best Regards,
Teresa
Salvie and Roseanne Rocca
Sincere sympathy Gittli, Stefan and Tracy on the passing of your husband and father. Condolences go out to the whole family
May he rest in peace
Warm hugs
Roseanne and Salvie Rocca
Jan & Anneke Hartog
Dear Gittli and family,
We offer our condolences to you and your family.
Going back to the 42 years we know Fred and worked so many years together, it is hard to understand that Fred will be no longer with us.
During our last visit of last month we were glad that we have seen him and were able to say good bye to him.
It will not be easy for you and the kids to realize that Fred is no longer with you.
We will be in memory with you the coming days and special on Tuesday.
Our love,
Anneke & Jan
Daryl & Gail
We’ll always remember our special friend with great fondness & respect….his gentle manner, his caring heart & his wonderful laughable wit! Our hearts go out to you, Gittli, and all your family! We’re really going to miss Sig! Take care & God Bless!
Barbara McLean
Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time and reflecting on fond memories of the early days on Forest Court!
Hugs,
Barbara
Karin and Wayne Galata
Thinking of you and your family during these difficult times. From what we know, you enjoyed a wonderful life with your father and memories to be cherished and shared for years to come.
Roy Muncaster
Will miss Fred very much thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time
The Witty Family
Dear Gittli, Thomas, Heidi and Stefan, and families.
Our hearts go out to you and your families at this sad time.
We treasure the years you were the best neighbours and loyal friends.
Please know that our prayers are with you as your hearts heal.
Gerard (and Wilma) Rühl
The first contact with Fred was in de mid seventees by phone and from that period he felt like a very gentle and warm-interested man.
Starting to work at the Nieuwenhuysen-Universeel company in 1979 i had the pleasure to get in a very warm contact with Fred who showed also his interest in my individual and family situations.
We wish all the Dreesen family the strength to bear this loss and bring Fred to his final resting place but be sure that we will remember him as a very gentle and warm person.
Gerard and Wilma Rühl.
Janet Grimes
Dear Gittli: Have just heard from Barbara re the passing of Sig. So very sorry. Just remembering good times and get-togethers on Forest Court. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Janet Grimes
Derek McLean
My childhood on Forest Crt. in Bolton has many memories of Mr. Dreesen and his family. I’ll be thinking about some of those memories and hope that the Dreesen family is together and sharing all of their joys they had with him.
Greg Moffatt and Moffatt family
Mrs. Dreesen, Stefan and family sorry for your loss our sincere condolences to your family, God bless you all.
C. J. Moffatt and The Moffatt Family
All of our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time.
Keep together everyone!
God Bless You All.
Jason Lloyd
Gittli. I am very sad to hear of Fred’s passing. He was always a treat to work with, and a warm, kind gentleman. I was glad to have had the chance to visit with him at Bethell House a few weeks ago. I am thinking of you during this difficult time
Stella Todd
Dear Gittli
I was so sorry to read of Fred’s death.
My sympathy to you and your family.
Please call me when you have a spare moment.
Stella
Dolores Raffa
Stefan, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.
Dolores
G. Jones
I am so sorry for your lost! What a wonderful human being