Obituary of Frederick Maurice Snooks

It is with sad hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Frederick Maurice Snooks of Sunderland on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in his 84th year. Fred leaves behind his loving and supportive wife of 62 years Katherine and his 6 children Patricia (Jim Nelson), Helen (Peter Gouweleeuw), Raymond (Moira Taylor), David (Emy Flindall), Darlene (Stephen Sproule) and Joseph. A proud Poppa of 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Fred will be missed by his extended family of nieces and nephews. Born and raised on a farm in Udora, Ontario, Fred started his own business as a plumber/electrician. He stayed working the farm in Udora with his parents Maurice and May after his marriage to Katherine. Fred was a community man and served on the Udora Hall Board and the Bethesda-Scott Cemetery Board. Fred will be missed by his family and friends. A private Graveside Service was held on Saturday, April 11th at the Bethesda-Scott Cemetery. A Celebration of his wonderful life will be announced in the near future. In lieu of flowers, and if desired, memorial donations can be made by cheque to the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation in Toronto, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.thornefuneralhome.ca