The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, August 9, 2013 Frederick George Owens(August 13, 1943 - August 3, 2013) CPO2 Ret'd Owens Fred G,(Buck) CD2, SSM, CDS Comd. age 69 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 3, 2013 in the VG Site QE II. Born in Norris Arm Newfoundland in 1943, Fred was the son of the late Titus and Nelly (Whitt) Owens. Fred joined the Navy in 1962 and served with distinction for 35 years, finishing his naval career in 1997 as a Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class in charge of Bedford Rifle Range. Following his retirement from the Navy he joined the Corps of Commissionaires. Always an active member of his community, Fred gave his time to many organizations, including Fultz House Museum, Arsenault's Ambulance Service, Search and Rescue, Citizens on Patrol, Shaw Cable and Canada Games. He was a long time member in good standing of the Sackville Legion, Calais Branch #162. After moving to Ketch Harbour with his wife Carole of 5 ½ years, Fred George became a valued member of St. James United Church where he was much loved for his beautiful smile, contagious laughter, generosity of spirit and true community involvement. Most recently Fred participated in the popular Sambro Dinner Theatre, where he shone in his acting role. He also had the honour of giving his first public performance of his accordion skills in Sambro. No matter where Fred was, people were always drawn to his warmth, kindness and great love of life. Fred touched many hearts and will always be remembered by the people privileged enough to have known him. A devoted and loving son, father, brother, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, Fred loved time with his family. He is survived by his adoring wife Carole Fiander Owens and her children and grandchildren Anne Marie (Peter) Adiletta, Paul (Christine) Fiander and Victoria (Patrick) Devenish and Lauren, Christopher, Emily and Sarah and his daughter Carla (Danny) Owens and his grandsons Tristan (April) Adams and Luke Adams and granddaughter Rhiannon Owens, great grandchildren Isabelle and Alana, brothers Cecil (Kay) Owens and Irving (Nancy) Manuel, sister Daphne (Burt) Freake, his adopted "Mom" Madge Lantz and special nieces Lisa and Karen. Cremation has taken place under the direction of JA Snow Funeral Home 339 Lacewood Dr. Hfx B3S 0E1(455-0531). Funeral service and interment followed by a reception will be held Tues. Aug. 13 , 3pm in St. James United Church, 3811 Old Sambro Road, Sambro, Rev. Keltie Van Binsbergen officiating. Donations may be made to St. James United Church in memory of Fred. For on-line condolences, please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com