Obituary of Fred House

Rev. Frederick James Martin House (Deacon) 72, Lunenburg, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2005 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Meaford, Ontario, he was a son of the late Edgar and Cora (Patterson) House. Fred joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1950 and was stationed in Halifax for several years until he was honorably released. He then married Therese Cottreau and moved back to Ontario. He joined the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in 1957 where he served for seven years. In 1969, Fred joined the Michelin team and moved to France for a one year period for management training and then returned to Bridgewater at the opening of the Michelin Tires (Canada), Bridgewater plant having worked for 22 years and retired in 1990. Fred answered his call to ministry and was ordained as a deacon in the Roman Catholic Church on Dec. 10, 1994 by Archbishop Austin Burke. Fred served at St. Norbert’s, Lunenburg and St. Joseph’s, Bridgewater as the parish assistant. He also served as chaplain for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of the Bridgewater, Lunenburg and Chester Detachments; also for LaHave Manor Corporation, Dayspring and the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 23, Lunenburg. Fred served his church community with dignity and pride. Surviving are his wife the former Therese Cottreau; daughters, Karen (John) Whynot, Big Lots; Michelle (Adam) Tipert, New Germany. Son, Brian (Tracey) House, Pine Grove. Grandchildren, Stephanie, Jessica and Jonathan; Ben, Kyle and Alana. Sister, Ruth Vaughan and brother William (Amy) House; sister in law Hazel House all of Ontario; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother, George. Visitation for family and friends will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. with a public legion tribute service being held at 6:45pm Sunday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, York Street, Bridgewater. Funeral mass, 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater. Archbishop Terrance Prendergast and Msgr. Rev. William Wamboldt officiating, burial to follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Norbert’s Parish Centre Fund or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.sweenyfuneralhome.com.