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FREDERICK (FRED) JAMES ELLIS
Born: May 11, 1937
Date of Passing: Jan 15, 2023
Offer Condolences or MemoryFrederick “Fred” James Ellis passed away peacefully at Fairview Personal Care Home on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the ripe old age of 85 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Faye (his “Faybe Baby”) and their two sons Andrew (Sherri) and Scott (Barbara). Fred was a loving grandfather to their four grandchildren - Jayde, Bradley, Mitchell, and Tyler. As well, he will be missed by several significant people he touched throughout his lifetime.
Fred was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 11, 1937, to Herbert and Gladys Ellis at St. Boniface Hospital. He grew up in Winnipeg and worked at Ashdown’s Hardware as a traveling salesman. He and Faye married on November 25, 1967, then moved to Brandon. Later Fred switched careers and took a job as a Letter Carrier with Canada Post where he delivered mail to hundreds of Brandon residents for 27 years.
Fred was an active member of both the Brandon Gun Club and Manitoba Muzzle Loaders Association for many years. He was an avid trap shooter and spent numerous hours volunteering with the gun club as well as The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Fred enjoyed summer camping vacations with his family and long hours walking the family pets – those memories will always be cherished by his boys.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Fairview for the love and support they showed to Fred over the past three years.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba - https://alzheimer.mb.ca/ or Parkinson Canada - https://donate.parkinson.ca/.
A viewing and reception will be held at the Brockie Donovan Funeral Home, 332 – 8th Street, Brandon, on Saturday, January 21, 2023, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fred’s family invites you to join them to say farewell; and honour this wonderful man with whose whimsical sense of humour and mischievous smile will give each of us memories to treasure for years to come.
As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 19, 2023, Jan 20, 2023
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I am sorry to hear of Fred's passing. It was a joy to work beside him at the Post Office..His quick wit and opinions sure made the things interesting and time fly...I will always remember him as a good friend. - Posted by: Ken Chown (Friend) on: Jan 24, 2023
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We were so very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He and Faye lived across the street from us for years and checked on our house whenever we were away. Fred, ever the postal carrier, would sort and bundle any mail that arrived, according to date and importance. Garry still misses their daily walks and listening to Fred's wealth of knowledge on both neighborhood and Brandon history. Our sincerest sympathy goes out to Faye and family. - Posted by: Garry and Colleen Miller (neighbours, friends) on: Jan 21, 2023
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Valerie and I are so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences to Faye, Andrew & Scott and families. There was seldom a moment in the presence of Fred, that his subtle wit would not elicited a grin on the faces of all!! Know that you are all in our thoughts at this most difficult time. Most sincerely Allan & Valerie - Posted by: Allan & Valerie Matheson (Long term Friends) on: Jan 19, 2023
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Valerie and I are so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences to Faye, Andrew & Scott and families. There was seldom a moment in the presence of Fred, that his subtle wit would not elicited a grin on the faces of all!! Know that you are all in our thoughts at this most difficult time. Most sincerely Allan & Valerie - Posted by: Allan & Valerie Matheson (Long term Friends) on: Jan 19, 2023
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