Obituary

With great sadness we announce the passing of Frederick Adolphus Husbands who died peacefully at his home at 84A Arlington Avenue, Toronto Ontario on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in his 97th year. Frederick was born on December 12, 1926, in Bowling Alley Hill, Horse Hill, St. Joseph, Barbados, West Indies to Adriana Husbands and Charles Sargeant, the youngest of their three children, Sister Louise and Brother Frederick. After attending school, he was educated and trained in the Bricklayers and Stone Masonry Trades. He travelled extensively starting at the early age of sixteen outside of Barbados to United States of America, England, St. Vincent and Canada to work in his field, including home renovations. He met the love of his life in 1948 in Chimborazo, St. Joseph, and was married in 1950 and started a family of six children, Junie, Hendrick, Diana, Ruth, Janice and Jacqueline. He immigrated to Canada in 1966 to prepare a new home for his family who joined him in1967. The activities Dad enjoyed were dominoes, music and dancing, he took great joy dancing with his daughters whether at home or at social events. He is survived by and will be dearly missed by his Beloved and Devoted Wife Marjorie; his children Hendrick (Adriana), Diana (Homard Ince), Ruth (Phillip Allder), Janice and Jacqueline, Nineteen Grand Children, Fifteen Great-Grand Children, many Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and Friends. He was predeceased by his Mother Adriana Husbands, Father Charles Sargeant; Sisters Louise Husbands, Monty Sargeant and Louise Cumberbatch; Brothers Frederick Husbands, Sydney Walker, Ruthan Walker, Melvin Sargeant. On behalf of Frederick’s family, sincere thanks to all the doctors, nurses, medical teams and PSW’s who took great care of him with such love, patience, compassion and devotion, and all others for their many telephone calls, chats and showing of support in many other ways during Frederick’s illness. The family has provided the opportunity to view the service, please copy the link and place in a new browser. https://youtube.com/live/K0cIfEznwdY  

Visitation

Date
June 10, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home Bathurst Chapel
Time
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Date
June 10, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home Bathurst Chapel
Time
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Service

Date
June 11, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home Bathurst Chapel
Time
11:00 AM

Burial

Date
June 11, 2024
Location
Beechwood Cemetery
Time
01:00 PM
Memo

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June 12, 2024
Jacqueline Ho ( Carrington )
Condolences to the Husbands family. Malcolm and family so sorry for your loss. May Fred RIP.
June 11, 2024
Angela (Downes) Sealy
My sincere condolences to Malcolm, Dianne and the rest of the Husbands family for your loss.
June 11, 2024
Cousin Dianne
Dear Marjorie & Family, I pray that you will be comforted knowing that Cousin Frederick is no longer suffering; but is instead Resting in Everlasting Peace. My Deepest Sympathy to You All 🕯️ 🕊️ 🙏🏾.
June 11, 2024
Cousin Dianne
Dear Marguerite & Family, I pray that you will be comforted knowing that Cousin Frederick Resting in Everlasting Peace. My Deepest Sympathy to You All 🕯️ 🕊️ 🙏🏾.
June 11, 2024
Martin Gore
Seeing Uncle John's photos brings back many happy memories and emotions of seeing our family over time. My heart and love reaches out to you all during this difficult time, cousin Martin (Una's Son)
June 11, 2024
Michelle Lodewijks
Dearest Janice and family, Our heartfelt condolences. What a beautiful gift to have had your father with you for 97 years. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and emotional time.
June 10, 2024
Yvonne Sargeant
Dear Marjorie, Malcolm, Diana, Ruth, Janice and Jacqueline. This is to let you know that we are sharing the grief and sorrow at this difficult time - the passing of our beloved "Uncle Son". Our prayers, thoughts and love are with you all every step of the way. Rest in peace dear Uncle. Lots of love. Yvonne (Sissy), Richard, Hugh, Oneale (The Melville Sargeant Clan)
June 10, 2024
Eileen Jenkins
Dear Marjorie, Malcolm and the entire Husband Family: My cousin Frederick was a joy to be around. I loved him as he and his cousin Audrey had a special bond. Rest in love Frederick, I pray ur soul is at rest!
June 08, 2024
Stanley Locke
Thinking of you at this time. My condolences to the family and how wonderful it is to have a record of 79 years of marriage. May you have the blessing of God.
June 06, 2024
Dave Jemmott
To the Husbands family: We also grieve for this great lost. May you all take comfort in knowing that Fred has achieved such a great age. Be Blessed!
June 05, 2024
Franco & Carmela
Dear Homard My mom and I extend to you and your wife and family our deepest condolences for your loss. With deepest sympathy - John 5:28, 29. Franco & Carmela
June 04, 2024
Phyllis Forbes
To the entire Husbands family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Fred was and will continue to hold a very special place in my heart. Your family has always been life family to me. You all hold a very special place in my heart. Majorie, grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Trust in God. He will not leave you nor forsake you. He will give you the strength to come through this. Love you all to life. Keep trusting in God.
June 03, 2024
Gail Ellis
I wish to send my sincere condolences. The Bible promise your loved one will come to life again on a beautiful earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29 and Revelation 21:4.