Obituary for Alfred "Fred" Johannes
JOHANNES, Alfred “Fred”
Dec 14, 1934 – May 16, 2021
Passed peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Kingston General Hospital with loved ones by his side. Survived by his loving wife, Julie and his children, Greg (Fernanda), Vicki and Helen (Tushar) and seven grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ravin, Taran, Shalin, David, Paige and Brian. Predeceased by his grandchild, Tiffany. As a graduate of RMC, he began his legacy here in Kingston and returned to say farewell. His career as an engineer spanned many areas, proudly serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, teaching and coaching students in the Sudbury area and helping a multitude of companies in several countries, including Indonesia and Peru. He found joy in meeting people in many walks of life and taught his family to embrace all cultures. He lived his life to the fullest, tirelessly advocating for those often overlooked by public policy to the end. He left this world a better place, nurtured like his garden, with love, patience and devotion. Writing of his life, he stated, “Fred finally played a par round of golf after 45 years of trying”. His humour buoyed us all and he will be sorely missed. Thank you to the paramedics and staff of KGH for their incredible care and compassion. Due to the current COVID pandemic, his immediate family will celebrate his life privately. If you would like to honour his memory, please donate to your local food bank.
Dec 14, 1934 – May 16, 2021
Passed peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Kingston General Hospital with loved ones by his side. Survived by his loving wife, Julie and his children, Greg (Fernanda), Vicki and Helen (Tushar) and seven grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ravin, Taran, Shalin, David, Paige and Brian. Predeceased by his grandchild, Tiffany. As a graduate of RMC, he began his legacy here in Kingston and returned to say farewell. His career as an engineer spanned many areas, proudly serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, teaching and coaching students in the Sudbury area and helping a multitude of companies in several countries, including Indonesia and Peru. He found joy in meeting people in many walks of life and taught his family to embrace all cultures. He lived his life to the fullest, tirelessly advocating for those often overlooked by public policy to the end. He left this world a better place, nurtured like his garden, with love, patience and devotion. Writing of his life, he stated, “Fred finally played a par round of golf after 45 years of trying”. His humour buoyed us all and he will be sorely missed. Thank you to the paramedics and staff of KGH for their incredible care and compassion. Due to the current COVID pandemic, his immediate family will celebrate his life privately. If you would like to honour his memory, please donate to your local food bank.