Frederick Vincent MCLEOD

McLEOD, Frederick Vincent Born in Prince Albert Saskatchewan, on August 8th, 1914. Passed away peacefully in the Almonte General Hospital Rosamond Acute Care Unit on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at age 91. Survived by his loving wife Phyllis Owen of 65 years and his precious son Terry. Also survived by a brother Dan and several wonderful nieces, nephews and by his brother-in-law Ken (Lorna). Predeceased by father Fred (1966) and his mother Serena (1971). Also predeceased by brothers Russell and Colin and sisters Lyla, Eleanor and Alba and a special nephew Gordon. Vincent was a great admirer of his late grandfather Sam McLeod. Sam McLeod came to Prince Albert in 1881. In 1886 he was elected Mayor. In 1889 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the North West Territories. In 1890 he was appointed to settle the half breed problem. Twenty-five years later he found himself again elected as Mayor, but with a different set of problems. Prince Albert was in a critical financial condition after the failure of the La Colle Falls Power Project. He pledged his own personal resources at the bank to enable the schools to open in 1920. He served with dignity, honesty and compassion for the city and his fellow man. In 1913 he built the Keyhole Castle to be his home. A landmark Heritage Historical Site recognized by the Federal Government. Vincent always felt that his grandfather helped put Prince Albert on the map. They elected three Prime Ministers, Sir Wilfred Laurier, MacKenzie King and John Diefenbaker. Vincent worked at the Prince Albert Penitentiary for 34 years starting out as a guard and ending up as a Director. He was Past president of the Toast Masters Club International, started the first Toast Masters Club in a Canadian Penitentiary known as the Gavel Club named after him. President of the John Howard Society. He built three of his own homes. After retiring he went into Real Estate Insurance, Security, Travel Agency, President of Prince Albert Museum. He also received an award from British Columbia Tourism from the late Premier R.B. Bennett. We did a lot of travelling which enabled us to meet wonderful interesting people. Vincent's favourite places were the British Isles and Vancouver Island. Following cremation, final interment will take place in the St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery in Prince Albert. The cemetery was consecrated in 1875 by Bishop McLean. Many of the old settlers are buried there which include some that were killed in the Northwest Rebellion of 1875. Vincent is going home to his beloved Prince Albert and familiar surroundings. Although he battled cancer for 16 years, his life has been rewarding, interesting and exciting. So as we say goodbye with great sadness we are left with memories ever dear. Loving wife Phyllis and devoted son Terry and pets Mercha and Jingle Bell. Kerry Funeral Homes, 61 Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. For those who wish, memorial donations to he Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 10/1/2005 - 10/4/2005