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Marvin M. Frey
1949 - 2008 (59 years)-
Name Marvin M. Frey Born 10 May 1949 St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
[1] Gender Male Eby ID Number Waterloo-238698 Died 19 Oct 2008 [1] Cause: brain cancer Buried Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Person ID I238698 Generations Last Modified 3 Mar 2025
Father Martin A. Frey, b. 2 Oct 1914, , Ontario, Canada , d. 16 Dec 2006, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 92 years) Mother Selina B. Martin, b. 5 Aug 1918, , Ontario, Canada , d. 12 Oct 2002 (Age 84 years) Family ID F165364 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Ardith Marie Bauman Last Modified 4 Mar 2025 Family ID F232894 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - MARVIN FREY 1949 - 2008 Passed away peacefully, at home, on October 19, 2008, in his 60th year, after a one year pilgrimage with brain cancer. Beloved husband of Ardith (nee Bauman) Frey for 34 years; cherished father of Eric (Genevieve) Frey of Edmonton and Christopher Frey of Kitchener; proud Papa of Adria Frey of Edmonton. Dear brother of David (Cheryl) Frey of St. Jacobs, Seleda (John) Frey of Moorefield, Clare (Margaret) Frey of RR 2, Elmira, Aden (Sheryl) Frey of Millbank, Miriam Frey of Waterloo, Barbara (Roy) Draper of Elmira and Mary (Orval) Martin of RR 2, Wallenstein. Also lovingly remembered by sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen (Tilman) Metzger of St. Clements, Arlene (Jim) Martin of Hawkesville, Margaret (Ron) Martin of Elmira, Murray (Ingrid) Bauman of Waterloo, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Martin and Selina Frey; three siblings in their infancy; parents-in-law, David and Elizabeth Bauman; two nieces and a nephew. Marv's career was dedicated to service through 23 years with Mennonite Central Committee in Jamaica, Swaziland, Somalia, Lesotho and Winnipeg (five years as Executive Director of MCC Canada), two years as Program Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Winnipeg, and as CEO of Ten Thousand Villages in New Hamburg from 2002 - 2008. When diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, he faced treatment and a curtailed life in the same direct way in which he embraced work challenges, and his abiding faith and peace were inspiring to all he met. Friends and relatives are invited to share their memories of Marv at the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, October 23, from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, October 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., after which cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, 100 Benjamin Rd., Waterloo on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at 2 p.m., followed by a public interment and committal service at Hawkesville Cemetery. Following interment, all are welcome to join the family back at the church for a reception. Condolences for the family and donations to Ten Thousand Villages Canada or to Princess Margaret Hospital, Pencer Brain Tumor Centre may be arranged through the funeral home, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. In living memory of Marv, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to the palliative care team and many volunteers who cared so compassionately for Marv during his illness. "Safe in the arms of Jesus".
Waterloo Region Record 20 Oct 2008
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Memorable Manitobans: Marvin Frey (1949-2008)
Community activist.
Frey was dedicated to both community and global service, serving for 23 years with the Mennonite Central Committee in Jamaica, Swaziland, Somalia, Lesotho and Winnipeg, five years as the Executive Director of MCC Canada, two years as the Program Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Winnipeg and CEO of Ten Thousand Villages in New Hamburg from 2002-08.
He died at Waterloo, Ontario on 19 October 2008.
Sources:
Winnipeg Free Press, 20 October 2008.
This profile was prepared by Kris Keen.
Goldsborough, G. (2019). Memorable Manitobans: Marvin Frey (1949-2008). Mhs.mb.ca. Retrieved 9 June 2019, from https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/frey_m.shtml
- MARVIN FREY 1949 - 2008 Passed away peacefully, at home, on October 19, 2008, in his 60th year, after a one year pilgrimage with brain cancer. Beloved husband of Ardith (nee Bauman) Frey for 34 years; cherished father of Eric (Genevieve) Frey of Edmonton and Christopher Frey of Kitchener; proud Papa of Adria Frey of Edmonton. Dear brother of David (Cheryl) Frey of St. Jacobs, Seleda (John) Frey of Moorefield, Clare (Margaret) Frey of RR 2, Elmira, Aden (Sheryl) Frey of Millbank, Miriam Frey of Waterloo, Barbara (Roy) Draper of Elmira and Mary (Orval) Martin of RR 2, Wallenstein. Also lovingly remembered by sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen (Tilman) Metzger of St. Clements, Arlene (Jim) Martin of Hawkesville, Margaret (Ron) Martin of Elmira, Murray (Ingrid) Bauman of Waterloo, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Martin and Selina Frey; three siblings in their infancy; parents-in-law, David and Elizabeth Bauman; two nieces and a nephew. Marv's career was dedicated to service through 23 years with Mennonite Central Committee in Jamaica, Swaziland, Somalia, Lesotho and Winnipeg (five years as Executive Director of MCC Canada), two years as Program Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Winnipeg, and as CEO of Ten Thousand Villages in New Hamburg from 2002 - 2008. When diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, he faced treatment and a curtailed life in the same direct way in which he embraced work challenges, and his abiding faith and peace were inspiring to all he met. Friends and relatives are invited to share their memories of Marv at the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, October 23, from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, October 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., after which cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, 100 Benjamin Rd., Waterloo on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at 2 p.m., followed by a public interment and committal service at Hawkesville Cemetery. Following interment, all are welcome to join the family back at the church for a reception. Condolences for the family and donations to Ten Thousand Villages Canada or to Princess Margaret Hospital, Pencer Brain Tumor Centre may be arranged through the funeral home, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. In living memory of Marv, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to the palliative care team and many volunteers who cared so compassionately for Marv during his illness. "Safe in the arms of Jesus".
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Sources - [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of Marvin Frey - 20 Oct 2008.
- [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of Marvin Frey - 20 Oct 2008.
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Born - 10 May 1949 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Buried - - Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada = Link to Google Earth
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