RIVERS, Frederick George

RIVERS,
Frederick George JP MBE
`The Great Survivor`
Died peacefully at Bayside Morisset 20 September 2003
Recently of Charlestown
Aged 97
Dearest father of Wendy and the late George. Devoted husband of Daphne (deceased). Loved father-in-law of Susan and Grant. Loving poppa of Peta, Carey, Paul, Christopher and Sean and great grandfather to Zac, Sam, Morgan, Bree, Brooke, Lauren and four-day old Lily. Dear friend of Olga.

According to Fred`s wishes, he was privately cremated at Beresfield Wednesday 24 September 2003.

The Family very much appreciated the love and support of Father Christopher Bird and Tony Fry. Grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at Bayside for the loving care and respect they showed Fred while he resided there.

A Memorial Service to honour Fred will be held at a date to be announced and it is hoped his Family and Friends will gather then to rejoice in the life of this remarkable man.

`Only when you drink
from the river of silence
shall you indeed sing.
And when you have
reached the mountain
top, then you shall
begin to climb.
And when the earth shall
claim your limbs, then
shall you truly dance.`