Obituary of Fred Urquhart

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URQUHART, James "Fred"

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of James “Fred” Urquhart on July 31, 2020, at the age of 89, in Langley, B.C.  Fred was predeceased by his dear parents; mother and father in-law; daughter Leanne; grandson James and brother George. Fred will be forever loved and remembered by his family including his loving wife of 65 years, Doreen “Betty”; daughters Joanne (Bernie) Bandur, Heather (Ian) Carmichael, Patti Urquhart and their families including 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; and his sister Phyllis. Fred was born in Regina on November 4, 1930 which was his home for 86 years. He was a proud husband, father, papa, great-papa and a loyal friend. Fred celebrated his heritage with the Scottish community and was a member of the Sons of Scotland Camp Balmoral. Fred and Betty travelled to his beloved Scotland on many occasions.  His family and friends were the centre of his life and we will remember his smile, heart of gold, humour and valuable life lessons. Fred is now “home”…until we meet again.  “Though he may be gone, memory lingers on.”

A Private Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Riverside Memorial Park, 815 Assiniboine Avenue East following the service at 2:30 p.m. Friends are welcome to attend the Graveside Service while maintaining Covid social distancing Protocol. All vehicles may gather just inside the cemetery gates prior to 2:25 p.m. and join the procession to the gravesite at 2:30 p.m. The graveside service will be broadcast, to vehicles in the cemetery, on radio at FM 98.5. To view the livestream of the service and interment, please click on the link to Speers TV at the top of this page.