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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Fred Ruben

Fred Ruben Joudrey Profile Photo

Joudrey

October 10, 1925 – December 4, 2015

Obituary

JOUDREY, Fred Ruben, Kingston N.S., passed away in Soldier's Memorial Hospital Middleton, N.S. December 4, 2015 after a painful battle with Cancer. Fred was born at Martin's Point N.S., to the late Harvey and Effie (Alinard) Joudrey on October 10, 1925. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Hazel (Acker) Joudrey, seven children, Debbie Freeman (Eric), Molega; Marlene Joudry, Bear River First Nation Community (Dave, Lequille), Wanda Joudry-Finigan (Murray), Bear River First Nation Community; Steven Joudry (Mona); Labelle; Valerie Whynot, Wildcat First Nation Community; Sheila Porter (Duane), Lunenburg; April Hiltz (Sheldon) Maitland, and step-son, Richard Acker (Lisa), Edmonton, AB. He is also survived by his sisters, Margaret Jeffery, Halifax and Eldora Knickle (Dawson) Lunenburg, 21 grand, 31 great grand and 8 great-great grandchildren and nephews and nieces. Fred will also be greatly missed by the family of Hazel's other step-children and his Congregation as well. Predeceased by wife and mother of his children, Mary (nee Gehue-Fossie-Jermey), eldest son Lorne Robar, son-in-law, Peter Whynot, granddaughter Sharon, infant great granddaughter Brittany, brothers, Walter, Stanley, George, Warren, William and sisters, Annie, Marie, and Sadie. Fred had many loves in his life, but for his first love was for Jehovah God, his family and of course, seafood. He had a unique sense of humor and a passion for the outdoors, which included fishing, hunting, gardening, canoeing, working in the woods, camping, swimming and travelling. In his earlier days Fred spent picking potatoes and raking blueberries in Maine and picking blueberries in Vermont. As a teenager, Fred and brother Willie fished lobster with wooden traps from a dory. He had a great passion for music. Some of his favorite past times were singing, guitar playing, and harmonica, jam sessions and playing cards with friends and family. Fred enjoyed making bread and led the yearly family tradition of making sauerkraut and eating the fruits of his labor. He was known as "Grampy with no thumb" to his grandchildren. In his cooking career, he shared the galley with his son Steve and nephew, Reggie. His love of the ocean drew him back to the sea where he spent many years as a chef on the Coast Guard boat, The Chebucto. Fred drove many vehicles but Fords were definitely his preference. He was gifted with the art of yodeling and storytelling and he was always eager to share information or stories on family roots. All who knew Fred will remember him as a serious student and advocate of the Bible. He and Hazel always made spiritual things a priority and were zealous in sharing the good things they learned with their families and neighbors.  A memorial service will take place, this Thursday, December 10th at 1:30 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 337 Highway #1Kingston  NS with Mr. William  Bell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred's memory may be made to a Charity of Choice.  Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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December
10

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

337 Evangeline Trail, Kingston, NS B0P 1R0

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