G. Frederick "Fred" Canam

The death of George Frederick "Fred" Canam of Bath and formerly of Wicklow occurred on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville. Born December 14, 1936 in Bath he was the son of the late Lee and Josephine (DeMerchant) Canam. Fred was also predeceased by his wife, Rose and 6 siblings, Chester, Glazier, Robert, Ann, Lottie and Sadie.

Fred was a avid outdoors man at heart, fishing was his passion. He especially loved spending time teaching his children to fish. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and was so very proud of their accomplishments, having 2 of his children follow in his footsteps with a military career. In later years. Fred enjoyed the beauty and calmness of the St. John River and being able to watch it from the veranda of his daughter’s home. He took great pleasure in his weekly visits with his daughters and their families. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Fred is survived by his 4 children, Susan Finley (Bob), Brenda Kenney (Brent), Ann Miskimen (Virgil) and Fred Canam (Ann); 6 grandchildren, Ross, Matthew, John, Jessica, Michael and Heather; 9 great grandchildren, Alaina, Kassandra, Dylan, Lily, Ella, Nova, Lillian, Addison and Gwen; 3 siblings, Ken Canam, Lee "Buddy" Canam and Mary Anthony as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 1-3 pm. A funeral service will follow at 3:30 pm. For those who wish the funeral service will be live streamed on the L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors Facebook page at 3:30 pm. The interment will be in St. Leo's Cemetery. Donations made to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115