Fred Wickens: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Fred Wickens was born 4 Jul 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Alexander Wickens and Julia Elizabeth Eastcott); died 22 Nov 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227097

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It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Frederick Wickens, a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother on November 22, 2003 at the age of 72 in Kitchener.

Fred was the beloved husband of Thelma (Freiburger) for 46 years. Loving father of Joanne (Henry) Vinandy of Kincardine, Jim (Debbie) of Wingham, Judy (Paul) Reidt of St. Agatha, Joe (Darlene) of Kitchener, John (Michelle) of Kitchener and Jerry of Waterloo.
Proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren, Jason (Dorothy) Vinandy, Angela (Marc) Belanger, Brad Vinandy, Ryan, Kris, Dustin Wickens, Jennifer, Alex Reidt, Katie Wickens, Kurtis, Brandon Wickens, Daniel, Jordan and Adam Wickens. Survived by his sister, Isobel MacLennan of Port Elgin. Fred will be missed by his many brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Alexander and Julia (Eastcott) Wickens.

Fred's family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 & 7-9pm Tuesday at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467).

Parish prayers 8:30pm Tuesday evening. Prayers will be offered in the funeral home chapel 9:30am Wednesday, November 26, 2003 followed by procession to St. Mary's R.C. Church (56 Duke St. W., Kitchener) for funeral mass at 10am. Interment Bridgeport Cemetery

As expressions of sympathy donations to St. Mary's Parish Building Fund or St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

"Frederick Wickens". 2022. Memorials.Henrywalser.Com. https://memorials.henrywalser.com/book-of-memories/163277/wickens-frederick/obituary.php.

Fred — Thelma Freiburger. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 2

Alexander Wickens was born 7 Sep 1906, Salem, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick Wickens and Florence Cooper); died 26 Apr 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-297259
Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
Occupation: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Cutter, Factory
Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Alexander — Julia Elizabeth Eastcott. Julia was born 10 Mar 1906, Brechin, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Julia Elizabeth Eastcott was born 10 Mar 1906, Brechin, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Julia Elizabeth Wickens
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161082

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WICKENS, Mrs. Alexander (Julia) At St. Mary's Hospital, on Sunday, Sept. 30, 1973, after a lengthy illness, Julia Elizabeth Eastcott of 32 Lang Cres., Kitchener, (32 Waterloo St., Bridgeport), age 67 years; born near Brechin, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eastcott; wife of Alex Wickens; mother of Isobel (Mrs. Lloyd MacLen nan) of Kitchener and Frederick of Kitchener (Bridgeport); sister of Elmer, Howard and Frederick Eastcott, all of Brechin, Edward and Mrs. Beatrice Speedy of Orillia; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral service was held today at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home with Rev. J. B. Moore officiating. Interment was made in the Bridgeport Memorial cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 Oct 1973 pg 28

Children:

Isobel Caroline Wickens was born 22 May 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 2022, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.
1. Fred Wickens was born 4 Jul 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 3

Frederick Wickens was born 19 Aug 1879, Battersea, London, England (son of Wickens); died 1970; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Military: WW1
Nationality: , Canada
Residence: Battersea, London, England
Residence: Bridgeport, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Co., Ontario
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188535P
Immigration: 1906, , Ontario, Canada
Immigration: 1906, , Canada
Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker, Furniture Factory
Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
Church Membership: Abt 1914, Church of the Holy Saviour, Waterloo, Ontario
Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private
Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #751142
Occupation: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker, Factory
Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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Wickens, F. [Frederick b. 19 Aug 1879, Battersea, London, England; cabinet-maker;next-of-kin: Mrs. Florence Wickens, wife; regimental number: 751142]

Brook Skelton, Military Honour Rolls and Church of the Holy Saviour, Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo Kin, Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society 2007 *bracketed information from the WW1 Attestation Papers

Frederick — Florence Cooper. Florence was born 11 Jun 1883, , Scotland; died 25 Jan 1961; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Florence Cooper was born 11 Jun 1883, , Scotland; died 25 Jan 1961; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Nationality: , Canada
Name: Florence Wickens
Name: Frances Cooper
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-297257
Immigration: 1906, , Canada
Immigration: 1906, , Ontario, Canada
Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Children:

Frederick Wickens was born Jul 1904, , England; died Yes, date unknown.
Hector Duncan Wickens was born Dec 1904, , England; died 5 Sep 1876, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Alexander Wickens was born 7 Sep 1906, Salem, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Florence Dora Wickens was born 30 Oct 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Ada Elizabeth Wickens was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Margaret Wickens was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Lillie Edith Wickens was born 1920, , Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 4

Wickens was born Abt 1850, of, Battersea, London, England; died Yes, date unknown.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157365

Children:

Harry Wickens was born 30 Aug 1874, Battersea, London, England; died 1917.
4. Frederick Wickens was born 19 Aug 1879, Battersea, London, England; died 1970; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.