Frederick Stanley O’NEIL

O’NEIL, FREDERICK STANLEY, Fred left us tragically on Friday, April 26, 2002, just nine days after his 47th birthday. Sadly, he succumbed to a 15 year struggle with recurring episodes of depression and mania. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 30 at the Odessa Free Methodist Church with burial in Union Cemetery in Bath next to his father, the late Reg O’Neil. Fred was the second eldest in a family of eight children. His memory will be forever cherished by his mother Vera Gamble and siblings, Kathy Tallen, Laurie Head, Chris, Aaron, Rob, Elaine Salaam and Jason; wife Janet (Smith), sons Nathan and Kyle; grandchildren Phoenix and Keagan. He will also be sadly missed by his many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Fred was a lifetime resident of Odessa until moving to the Ottawa area 2 years ago. Fred attended St. Lawrence College after graduating from Ernestown Secondary School and then on to Trade School where he excelled in his training as an Electrician. In his community he was known as an avid hunter and fisherman and all around humanitarian. Fred was instrumental in the planning and development of the memorial "Mill Creek Park" on Main Street in Odessa. He also participated in and sponsored local baseball teams, one of which was composed of mostly family members. This was one of his many attempts to gather the family together, which was so important to him. He established his own company, O’Neil Electric, and with continued education upgraded to a Master Electrician - one of the best in his field. As proof of their deep regard for Fred, a multitude of family and friends conveyed their condolences through visitation, generous offerings of food, flowers, cards and charitable donations on his behalf. His family is deeply touched and comforted by these many selfless acts of kindness.007071 6/1/2002- ID411451 - Kingston Whig Standard