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Wednesday
6
April
Visitation
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Castle Fallsview Funeral Home
309 Lancaster Avenue
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Thursday
7
April
Mass of Christian Burial
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
360 Dufferin Row
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
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Cinnie MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, April 15, 2022
Fred was our uncle by marriage,married to Anita.We had a long,intermittant assosciation with him in the 60's & 70's mostly, with family visits & reunions on PEI.My memories of experiencing him are very fond. He was calm & self contained; kind; unassuming,funny ,and attentive. Connie MacDonald,Victoria,BC
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Gerry Keith posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
To Beth. I was so sorry to see that your dad had passed. I thought he was such a great guy.
I delivered his mail on Clifton St for many years and we used to talk often.
At Westfield we golfed together several times. One year we were on the winning scramble team and your dad was the hero for making two long putts
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Mary Surette posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
John, Beth, Anne Marie and Tommy, (and all his family.)
So sad to hear of your loss. I believe your Dad to be the last of the CFMers.
A true “gentle”man with such an easy way about him. His smile and sense of humour will always be with us through all of you and yours. Genetics are amazing!!
He will be missed here on earth but will be joining many who have gone before him.
Bless you all
Mary Sullivan Surette and family
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Mary Helen Dennis posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
We are watching Uncle Fred’s service. The priest certainly captured him. He was such a kind, gentle man. When he visited he was always so interested in hearing about us and our family. He had such a full and rewarding life. I am sure you all have such wonderful memories. Sympathy to all of you. Mary Helen and David Dennis
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Bob Kane posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
John:
Very saddened to learn of your dad's passing. He was a true gentleman. My sincere condolences.
Bob Kane
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Dale Chapman posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
My condolences to the family. Fred was the finest and most respected man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed by family and all that had occasion to know him.
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Jim and Murielle Sullivan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Dear John, Beth, AnneMarie and Tom,
We were saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing.
Your Dad would always greet us with that sweet smile whenever we saw him, always asking how we were enjoying life on PEI.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Murielle and Jim Sullivan
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Rebecca Boyd Whittico posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Fred’s family. I first met Fred 3 years ago when my father moved into Parkland Saint John. I had been a Pharmacy classmate of Janice, and her daughter is a good friend of my niece, so it was wonderful to make the connection with him. I looked forward to seeing him each time I visited Dad. He was a lovely, friendly gentleman who helped make Dad feel welcome and they subsequently shared many meals together. He will be greatly missed at Carleton Hall.
Rebecca Boyd Whittico
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Julie Ferguson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Sending condolences to my cousins . Fred and Anita welcomed me many years on my big trip from Moncton to St John when I was a teenager . His kind , gentle spirit will live on . May the lovely messages of those who knew him sustain you
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RHEAL J RICHARD posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Mr. Whelan was a wonderful role model for his family and a dedicated, healthcare professional. My condolences.
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Richard Johnson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
So sorry to hear. Prayers to all. A life we'll lived for sure.
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Lisa Weir posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Beth I want to send my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
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Father Stanislas Paulin posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Members of the Whelan family:
Please accept our prayers and sympathies on the part of the members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Rothesay.
We will be praying for the repose of the soul of FREDERICK JOSEPH during our Masses tomorrow (Thursday at 11 am) before his Mass of Christian Burial, on Friday, and during our four week-end Masses.
Sincerely, Father J. Stanislas Paulin, Pastor
(Father Stan)
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Ruth Sullivan posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Beth Whelan, sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, played bridge against him at Shanex and pretty sharp player!
Ruth
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Arlene Dick posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
TO John,Tom,Beth,Anne Marie and their families.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. We have fond memories of being childhood friends as well as neighbours.
Arlene, Paul and Anne Arsenault.
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Kevin Dunphy posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
It was with great sadness that Liana and I learned of Fred’s passing. Liana’s Mom “Hilda Whelan” of Kildare asked about Fred last weekend. Our family has wonderful memories of the summer Vacations spent on PEI with Fred and Anita, Family and friends. John, Beth, Ann Marie, and Tom are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Susan Andrew posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss!
He was a wonderful man.
Sue ans Don Andrew
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Kevin Murphy posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Carmel and I knew your father from Assumption and Westfield. As fine a gentleman as
one could ever meet. Condolences to all his family.
Kevin & Carmel Murphy
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David and Marilyn Essensa posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
To John, Tom, Beth, Anne Marie and the entire family. Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear Father. Mr. Whelan was a well respected, active and caring person in our west side community and beyond, for a very long time.. I'm sure he was very proud of all of you and the legacy he leaves, rightfully so! God Bless.
Dave and Marilyn Essensa
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Margie Sullivan posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Dear John, Beth, Ann Marie, Tom and Families, I have such great memories of your Dad, such a kind, sweet gentleman. When talking with your Dad, he made you feel like you were the only one in the room that mattered, I will always cherish that feeling. He was indeed a remarkable man!
Know that my thoughts, love and prayers are with you all.
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Nancy Taylor posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
To Beth, John, Tom & Families,
Very sorry to hear of your dear Dad’s passing. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you during this very difficult time
He was a great gentleman & true friend to many . Take care xo
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Samantha MacAlpine posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Beth,
My condolences to you and your family. I wasn’t lucky enough to have met your father but know respected he was. May you have support and love from all those close to you.
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Colleen Holliday posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Dear John, Beth, Ann Marie & Tommy (and families) it is with sadness that I read about your Dad's passing this morning. We have such fond memories of your Dad (always known as Uncle Fred & Aunt Anita) although we weren't related. During our younger years we shared summer camping or holidays on "the Island'. And Christmas dinners with Grammy Bella were always a treat meeting up with your tribe and ours. Lots of stories and much laughter. Fred was a true gentleman and so loyal to your mom and taking such great care with her. Over the years we lost touch but your Dad (&Mom) will forever hold a special place in our hearts and memories. My deepest condolences to you all and your families. Love Colleen (Dunphy) & John Holliday
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Jean Levine posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the Whelan family. My your father rest peacefully.
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Paulette (Montague) Stoddard posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Whalen family. Mr. Whalen was a consummate gentleman in every regard. I was fortunate to work with him at Wassons Pharmacy in my youth and he was always so kind and helpful to everyone. My Father, John, thought the world of Fred and Anita.
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Patricia Slattery posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
My deepest condolence to Tom and his Family on the loss of your Father sending prayers
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Mark Stone posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Tom - my sincere sympathy to you and you entire family. Your father and mother were always kind and friendly to me in high school years. Mark Stone
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Evelyn McNulty posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
To the Whelan Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have fond memories of our conversations “over the hedge” when I was a teenager and was always happy to see him and chat when he dropped by Romero House. He had a quick wit and a ready smile. A gentleman.
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Peter Hebert posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Deepest condolences to the Whelan family. My early days in Pharmacy were enjoyed with Fred and my Best Friend, Haley MacPherson. Fred was an inspiration to both Haley and I during our careers in Pharmacy. They will both be Greatly missed.
Peter Hebert
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David J Tweedie posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Thomas Whelan,
I was unaware of your father's passing when I saw you today. I am very sorry to have heard of his passing after I came home from my appointment with you. To you and all your family my sincere condolence.
David Tweedie
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Jannette Jarvis posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
To the Whelan Family: I first encountered your Mom & Dad when they would come into Our Lady of the Assumption on Saturday nights hand in hand the epitome of true love to one another. They were inserable. And it showed. I had the honour of serving Communion to them many times. Then when his beloved Antia passed the spark started to fade. He held many hands especially Anita's but now that your Dad Fred is gone you get to hold onto his memories forever. Rest Easy my Friend. You will be missed by many that knew you but met by those who went before you. Jannette Jarvis
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Stephen and I send our condolences to Fred’s family.
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Winnifred Gail Richardson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Our condolences to the Whalen family
Doug and Gail Richardson
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Rhonda Hayward posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Margaret, John and Whelan family:
For many years I listened to my mom and her sisters, the Fawcett girls from East SJ, talk about Fred Whelan who owned Wassons Pharmacy. They had all worked for Fred while they were teenagers . They had nothing but lovely things to say about what a kind man he was. Of course Wassons was such a staple pharmacy in the city. Everyone knew about it and that's where we went whenever we needed a pharmacy. Then fast forward to the 80's and Margaret became our MD. My mom found out she was married to John and then we heard stories about when she use to babysit him when he was young. Fast forward again and our daughter became a pharmacy student at Dal and had Fred's daughter as her professor. Just like her dad, the students at Dal found her to be every bit as kind and compassionate as he was.
Our family has a long history surrounding this wonderful man and his family. His legacy of kindness lives on through all of you. Our family would like to send along our condolences to you. We know Fred will be greatly missed. Please know we keep you in our hearts
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Denise & Gary McFadyen posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Beth, so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Condolences to you and your family.
Denise & Gary McFadyen
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Ellen Ridgeway posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
John, Beth, Tommy, Anne Marie and family:
We are so saddened about Fred’s passing. He was such an honourable man. Know that we are thinking of you, and feel your loss.
Ellen (MacLellan) Ridgeway
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Denise, Gilles and Stephanie Doiron posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Kathleen and the Whelan Family,
Sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy to you and the family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Denise, Gilles and Stephanie Doiron.
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Tom & Nancy Creamer posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
John, Tom and Whelan family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Sincerely ,
Tom & Nancy Creamer
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Mary Ann Ketchum posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Dear Whelan family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. His loss is a great one for you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann Ketchum
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Colin MacDonald posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
Colin MacDonald; to the Whalen family I share my condolences. When I was a young boy in Charlottetown, I was invited to stay with the Whalen Family on Clifton st. It was my first trip off PEI and I recall how nicely I was treated by Aunt Anita and Uncle Fred. I re called walking up to Martello Tower and had never been at such a site. One day Uncle Fred took me golfing for my first ever golf game; I believe it may have been in Hampton or Sussex. Like many young boys, the first golf outing was special.. as was the big ice cream on the way home. My other memory was playing "on the mountains" behind your home.
I know the family is blessed with many great memories. Regards. Colin
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Sherry and Jim Kiervin posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
Beth
Sorry to hear about your dad. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
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Lewis Creed posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
My sincere condolences to all of my Whelan cousins. Fred was a gentle man and a true gentleman. I was a bit of an outlier in the McCabe crew in that my mom passed away in 1955 when I was not quite 6 years old and did not experience all of the family events of others. Despite that any time I met Anita and Fred at things like the McCabe family picnic Fred always went out of his way to include me and talk about mutual interests such as golf. He lived a great life and was the type of man we all should aspire to be.
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Susan Toner (Huestis) posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
My sincerest condolences to John Whalen and all the family. Your dad was my former neighbor at Shannex. I miss our little talks by the laundry room.
Susan Huestis-Toner
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Bob Gaudet Jr. posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
Bob Gaudet Jr.,
I am sadden to hear of the passing of your father, Fred. I enjoyed many a Thursday evening playing pool with Fred and my father , the late Robert Gaudet in the Shannex Rec Room. He was a great pool player with a keen sense of humor. When he teamed up with my father they had no problem winning matches against my brother and I. I am sure that my father is happy to have his pool partner again.
Sincerely missed, Bob
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Shawn Jennings posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
We are sorry to hear about Fred's passing. Jill and I were rewarded for many years by Anita and Fred being patients in our family practice until my accident. Both brought humility, calm, joy, and love into our office. Fred was a wonderful soul. God bless.
Love
Jill and Shawn Jennings
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Linda Breau posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
Dear Beth, so sad to Hear about Your Dad .I;ve missed seeing you at church the last few years when you would tell me how your Dear father was doing. I remember how he enjoyed the Sunday monthly breakfasts at the Knights of Columbus hall accompanied by By his Family he would just cross over from hi s house. God Bless you all. Love and Prayers . Linda(Vautour) Breau.
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Ed Abraham posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
Fred was a wonderful human being that will be missed. He was fun to talk to and always had a kind word or gesture for anyone he was in contact with. His life should be an example for all of us where he lived it to the fullest and with a never-ending support for his family and community. I have the pleasure of of knowing his children and spouses and some of his grandchildren who all are successful in life...a testament to the type of family he and his wife raised. Thanks for the golf tips Fred and rest in peace. God Bless!
Ed and Sarah Abraham
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Reginald and Marjorie "Robbie" MacLellan and Family posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
To Fred’s Family and Friends, our deepest sympathy.
From Reg, Marge,´´Robbie¨ MacLellan and Family.
Fred and I came together
Due to the marriage of our Guardians,
Marie MacLellan married John Callaghan in the fall of 1939.
Fred and I didn’t get along very well at first,
But after a few boyish talks,
A punch in the nose
Which I deserved,
We got along well.
Being older by four years,
Fred included me in his social life.
He was good in sports.
I called him “Freddie Joe.”
In later years,
We both married in 1953
And had families of five.
Though you have passed on,
I feel
I will always
Have you near.
Reg
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Lorne Richardson posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
I am sorry to hear of Fred’s passing.As a young Pharmacist in Saint John in the 70’s,Fred was always someone I looked up to.He and Anita were the most wonderful couple and fabulous parents.I was a classmate of Janice and she was a lovely person. My condolences go out to the Fred’s family and friends.
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Joanne Hogan posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
John, Beth, Anne Marie, Tom & Families,
Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful "gentle man" and our memories go back many years to their annual trips to the Island and especially to the "McCabe Family Picnic" He seemed to enjoy everything and everyone so much in his quiet pleasant manner. His devotion to and care of Anita was an inspiration to us all. Many he Rest in Peace.
Bill & Joanne Hogan
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Barb Hutton posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
Dear Beth & Family,
Sincerest condolences from Ron and I, and my Mom, Hope Nicolle, on Fred’s passing. Your Dad and my Mom shared many conversations about their beloved birth place, Prince Edward Island.
Fred was a true gentleman and always greeted me with a smile. He had a great sense of humour and I enjoyed our light hearted conversations.
May the happy times you shared and the memories you cherish, be of some comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Barb Hutton
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Jane/Chris Harley posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2022
My deepest Sympathies to you all,..May he be re united with "Anne" and be at peace Many great memories and loved the stories of the Island and his golfing days.Many memories of making "fudge" in the kitchen on Clifton St and sharing many treats along with my visits .Prayers and thoughts
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Saint John Medical Society posted a condolence
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the Whelan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in beautiful memories.
- Saint John Medical Society
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Kathy Doyle posted a condolence
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Dr. Tom and family; so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He lived a wonderful and fulfilling life for sure. May he rest in peace.
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Kathy Doyle posted a condolence
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Dr. MacCallum and John and family; so sorry to hear of John's dad passing. He lived a rounded life and may he now rest in peace.
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Linda Breau posted a condolence
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Dear Whelan Family, The picture says it all. The goodness and gentleness of a man always ready for a friendly chat after the 5 :o:clock mass as we strolled to our cars. My mother admired your parents as such a beautiful and stylish couple when she saw them in church. God Bless Your Beautiful Family. With love and Prayers.
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Richard Sullivan posted a condolence
Sunday, April 3, 2022
To all who loved this gem of a man, Ellen and I send our sympathy. Fred was one of my heroes who transcended generations. As a boy, he treated me with kindness and respect. This carried on and our friendship strengthened as we aged. Twenty one years difference in our ages meant nothing. When visiting Westfield or hosting in Sussex we worked it out to golf together. What a treat to have fulfilling conversations and fun golfing EVERY time. Whenever we met, his genuine interest in me and my families warmed my heart and renewed my resolve to be as good a man as he. RIP Fred!
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