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WILKINS, FREDERICK WILLIAM Frederick William Wilkins, husband of the late Klyne Maude (Saunders) Wilkins, of Fredericton, NB, passed away at the age of 90, on October 24, 2005 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton, NB. Born on December 6, 1914 in Tay Falls, NB, he was a son of the late Alfred and Marie (Grandame) Wilkins. Fred and his brother Melvin were the founders of Wilkins Building Supplies. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church and a charter member of the Nashwaaksis Lions Club. Fred enjoyed woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family at Davidson Lake and Woodlands. He is survived by his son, Vaughn Wilkins (Valerie) of Fredericton, NB; four daughters, Patricia Wilcox (Clark), Barbara Clarke (Wayne), Eleanor Dougherty (Don) and Bonnie Watt (Neill) all of Fredericton, NB; 12 grandchildren, Steven and Andrew Wilcox, Janelle Smith, Mitchell and Roddy Clarke, Jill Wishart, Scott Dougherty, Patrick Watt, Kelly Fradsham, Bradley Watt, Vanessa McCullogh and Brianne Blacquier; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Fred is predeceased by two brothers, Melvin and Murray; and three sisters, Lillian Stuart, Sadie Bonnar and Julia Jordan. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 2 pm with Rev. Bill MacMullin officiating. Pallbearers will be Fred's seven grandsons. Interment will take place at the Woodlands Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances made to the St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Building Fund, to the Woodlands Cemetery Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com. [Daily Gleaner]