Frederic William Slater
– October 15, 2011
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<p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><strong></strong></span>Fred Slater, beloved husband of Marion L. (Traudt) of 47 years, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at the age of 81. Fred grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut, lived in Massachusetts for many years and has lived in Florida for 26 years. He never met a stranger and was known for being the “fix it” man for friends and neighbors who needed help. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and worked for Northrop Grumman Corp. as a Sales and Marketing Executive prior to retiring in Florida in 1985.</p>
<p>Fred is survived by his wife, Marion; sons, David P. (Christine) Slater, Bruce E. Slater, Diane; daughters M. (Ron) Shursen, Linda J. (Jon) Sadlon and Cathy A. Slater; 8 grandchildren: Rebecca (Joey) Manson, Peter (Maire) Slater, Jennifer (Ben) Elhorst, Chelsea and Natalie Sadlon, Chelsea Slater, James and Hannah Shursen, and five great grandchildren, Nisha and Raelen Slater, Claire and Max Manson, and Hannah Elhorst. A 6th great grandchild is expected in February, 2012.</p>
<p>Services will be held on Saturday Oct. 22, 2011 at the Southern Funeral Care Chapel 10510 Riverview Drive, Riverview. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lifepath Hospice, 908 American Blvd., Sun City Center or to a charity of your choice.</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><strong></strong></span>Fred Slater, beloved husband of Marion L. (Traudt) of 47 years, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at the age of 81. Fred grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut, lived in Massachusetts for many years and has lived in Florida for 26 years. He never met a stranger and was known for being the “fix it” man for friends and neighbors who needed help. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and worked for Northrop Grumman Corp. as a Sales and Marketing Executive prior to retiring in Florida in 1985.</p>
<p>Fred is survived by his wife, Marion; sons, David P. (Christine) Slater, Bruce E. Slater, Diane; daughters M. (Ron) Shursen, Linda J. (Jon) Sadlon and Cathy A. Slater; 8 grandchildren: Rebecca (Joey) Manson, Peter (Maire) Slater, Jennifer (Ben) Elhorst, Chelsea and Natalie Sadlon, Chelsea Slater, James and Hannah Shursen, and five great grandchildren, Nisha and Raelen Slater, Claire and Max Manson, and Hannah Elhorst. A 6th great grandchild is expected in February, 2012.</p>
<p>Services will be held on Saturday Oct. 22, 2011 at the Southern Funeral Care Chapel 10510 Riverview Drive, Riverview. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lifepath Hospice, 908 American Blvd., Sun City Center or to a charity of your choice.</p>
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