Frederick A. Welch
1942-2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Frederick
‘Fred’ Alexander Welch of Glassville, NB share that his
death occurred on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Upper River Valley
Hospital in Waterville, NB. Fred was born on May 31, 1942 in
Glassville and was the son of the late Lewis and Jessie (Elliot)
Welch. He was also predeceased by his only brother Edwin in 2022.
Fred graduated from Florenceville Regional High School in 1960 and after Teachers’ College, he returned to teach at Florenceville Regional High School. Several years later, he furthered his education and earned his BEd at UNB. Fred began teaching at Carleton North Senior High School when it opened in 1977, and he continued teaching Math and Agricultural Science there until his retirement in 1995 after 34 years in education.
Fred had a passion for agriculture and headed to the family farm almost daily after a full day of teaching. Originally a small mixed dairy farm owned by his parents, Fred transitioned the operation from dairy to black angus beef, buying his first registered angus cattle in 1972. Working on the farm gave Fred immense pleasure and, in his later years, he was proud that his son shared his love of farming by continuing the family farm operation.
Fred loved to snowmobile, go fishing, play a round of golf and curl competitively when he wasn’t farming. Fred also had a passion for community involvement, serving as councillor and later as mayor of the Village of Florenceville from 1974 - 1995. During this time, he also served on the Board of the Northern Carleton Hospital in Bath as director and its’ Chairman from 1977 - 1988.
Fred proudly lived on the family farm until moving to the Central Carleton Nursing Home in Hartland a few weeks ago. He was blessed to receive excellent care from the staff who were very welcoming and professional.
Fred's family would like to thank Maryanne Releeder Allan who provided excellent care for him at home for several years, allowing him to remain in his home until just a few weeks ago.
Fred is survived by his children, Trevor Welch (Angela) and Jana Brennan (Andy); five grandchildren, Taylor Welch (Nicole Bellefleur), Sydney, Austin, Ava, Sophia Brennan; one sister-in-law Janet Welch, as well as his loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville- Bristol on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 2-5 pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm from the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel. The interment will be in the Glassville United Church Cemetery. For those who wish, donations made to the River Valley Cancer Support Group or the Glassville United Church Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.
Fred graduated from Florenceville Regional High School in 1960 and after Teachers’ College, he returned to teach at Florenceville Regional High School. Several years later, he furthered his education and earned his BEd at UNB. Fred began teaching at Carleton North Senior High School when it opened in 1977, and he continued teaching Math and Agricultural Science there until his retirement in 1995 after 34 years in education.
Fred had a passion for agriculture and headed to the family farm almost daily after a full day of teaching. Originally a small mixed dairy farm owned by his parents, Fred transitioned the operation from dairy to black angus beef, buying his first registered angus cattle in 1972. Working on the farm gave Fred immense pleasure and, in his later years, he was proud that his son shared his love of farming by continuing the family farm operation.
Fred loved to snowmobile, go fishing, play a round of golf and curl competitively when he wasn’t farming. Fred also had a passion for community involvement, serving as councillor and later as mayor of the Village of Florenceville from 1974 - 1995. During this time, he also served on the Board of the Northern Carleton Hospital in Bath as director and its’ Chairman from 1977 - 1988.
Fred proudly lived on the family farm until moving to the Central Carleton Nursing Home in Hartland a few weeks ago. He was blessed to receive excellent care from the staff who were very welcoming and professional.
Fred's family would like to thank Maryanne Releeder Allan who provided excellent care for him at home for several years, allowing him to remain in his home until just a few weeks ago.
Fred is survived by his children, Trevor Welch (Angela) and Jana Brennan (Andy); five grandchildren, Taylor Welch (Nicole Bellefleur), Sydney, Austin, Ava, Sophia Brennan; one sister-in-law Janet Welch, as well as his loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville- Bristol on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 2-5 pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm from the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel. The interment will be in the Glassville United Church Cemetery. For those who wish, donations made to the River Valley Cancer Support Group or the Glassville United Church Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.
Service Date
Monday, April 22, 2024