Fred was a much loved husband, dad, stepdad, grandfather,brother, uncle and friend to many. He will be remembered for many things, not least, his quick wit and the fact that he was always "suited and booted" with a comb in his pocket. He loved MUFC, his caravan and fishing. He worked most of his life for Priory Furniture as a French Polisher. When he was made redundant from there, he started working at North Manchester General Hospital. Unfortunately, he was on the receiving end as a patient in 2006 when he was diagnosed in September with MND. He rapidly deteriorated and passed away on 4th January 2007 surrounded by his loving family.