Passed away peacefully at Nipissing Manor, on Monday, September 9th, 2019, eleven days before his 70th birthday. Fred was the beloved son of the late Charles & Ida (nee Slater) Yackobeck. Loving brother of Beverly O'Connor and her husband David of Renfrew, Don and his wife Velma of Callander, Ken and his wife Diane of North Bay, and Judy Harwood and her husband Dennis also of Callander. He will lovingly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends at St. Andrew's United Church on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place and a private internment will take place in the family plot at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Nipissing Manor nurses, doctor, personal support workers, dietary personnel and support staff for the exemplary care and compassion received during Fred's stay. If desired, donations to the Nipissing Manor would be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.
