Fred Erickson

Obituary

Erickson, Fred, passed away peacefully at the Huron Shores Hospice, on Monday, August 4, 2025 at the age of 84. Beloved husband to Ann Erickson (née Cottrill). Proud father to Steven (Sunisa) and Barrie (Kerri) and grandfather to Emily (Dan), Rachel, and Marcus.

Survived by his niece Ellen (Don) Fanning, and his great nieces Ashley (Kiegan) and Amy (Kenny). Brother-in-law to Bob (Mary), Charlie (the late Bette), Joy (the late Barry Nodwell), the late Jim (Mary), and remembered by their families. Predeceased by his parents, Henry & Ellen, and by his sister, Janet and her husband Elwin.

Fred was born in Larder Lake Ontario and grew up near the small northern community of Bourkes. In 1959 he moved to Sudbury to begin a machinist apprenticeship with Inco.

In 1965 he started working for Ontario Hydro as a maintenance mechanic on the hydroelectric dams in the North Bay area before settling in Port Elgin after a transfer to Douglas Point Nuclear sometime in 1966. He worked the remainder of his of his career at the Bruce site.

Fred had a long enjoyable retirement and had a knack for repairing just about anything.

He will be missed by everyone.

The Erickson family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at the Southampton Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion given to Fred during his time spent there.

Cremation has taken place and a family gathering will be held at a later date.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation.