Obituary of Glendon Frauzel

Glendon Arthur Frauzel Of LaBelle. It is with heavy hearts that the family of Glen Frauzel announce the passing of a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday April 28, 2011 at the Victoria General Hospital. Born on October 13, 1930 in Chelsea Nova Scotia he was the son of the late Charles and Frances (Butler) Frauzel. Glen served 28 years with the Royal Canadian Navy, joining in 1949 as Press Operator. In 1960 he became a Clearance Diver, which he loved. When he retired in 1977 he was a Chief Petty Officer. After retirement Glen returned to Chelsea to operate a Strawberry Farm. He was an avid baseball fan and the type of gardener that could coax anything to grow. He was a long time volunteer Fireman and received the Award of Exemplary Service from the Chelsea & District Fire Department for 20 years service. Glen was a member of the Naval Divers Association, the Chelsea United Baptist Church and was a Director of the Maple Grove Cemetery. He will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten by his wife Lorraine (Rose), daughters Tracy , London England, Tara Davies (Scott) Dartmouth, Maryann Wentzell, Bedford, son Arthur (Cheryl) Pine Grove, sisters Elizabeth(Betty) Warrell, Cole Harbour, June Thurber, Pugwash, Evelyn Tabrett, Montreal, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister Norma and brothers Paul, John and Roderick. There will be no visitation upon request. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday May 4 2pm at the Chelsea United Baptist Church, Pastor Angela Stewart officiating. Internment at the Maple Grove Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Chelsea & District Fire Department. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Maple Grove Cemetery Cenotaph Fund or the Chelsea United Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.