BROCKINGTON, Fredrica (Freddie) Mary - December 17th, 1921 - November 22nd, 2015
(British Royal Corps of Signals and Military Intelligence Veteran)
Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa hospital.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Albert James Brockington. Wonderful mother to Gay Elizabeth (Dave) and Liane Mary (Ken). Devoted Nana to Michael, Jacqueline, Melissa and Alison. Beloved Great-Nana to Emily, Claire, Tyler, Brayden, Jacob, Georgia, Julia, Blake and twins Riley and Violet. Born in Rye, Sussex.
Served in the British Land Army then the Royal Corps of Signals where she met her love, Sergeant Albert Brockington.
She was later transferred to Military Intelligence for the balance of the war. Freddie and Bert were married in 1947 in England then immigrated to Toronto, Canada the same year.
They lived in Toronto where their two daughters were born. In 1959 they went on their great adventure to Sydney, Australia. Homesick for Canada, they returned to Toronto four years later. Freddie had a long career in advertising and finally retired from her position as Media Director at Campbell, Michener & Lee at the age of 81.
Freddie enjoyed many years of travel to Barbados and Cuba. However, Freddie's passion was her family and friends. She touched so many lives with her kindness and she will be truly missed.
A Celebration of Freddie's Life will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, December 17th, 2015.
Visitation with the family at 12:30pm followed by a sharing of memories in the chapel at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Freddie's favourite charities, Salvation Army and Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to a CHARITY of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com.
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