Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mr. Frederick Charles Heesh
will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Korumburra Road, Wonthaggi
on TUESDAY (August 12, 2025) commencing at 10:30am. At the conclusion of Mass the funeral will leave for the Wonthaggi Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Wonthaggi Citizen’s Band Fred Heesh Junior Scholarship Award.
https://www.wonthaggiband.org.au/donate/
Fred’s service will be live-streamed, click on the link below.
http://www.cogaudiovisual.com/fred-heesh
Date of Funeral
August 12, 2025
HEESH - Frederick Charles
Died peacefully on Sunday 3rd August
at Wonthaggi.
Deeply missed by his beloved wife Barbara
Loved and loving Dad & father-in-law of Alison & Andrew, Robyn & Lorraine, adored Grandpa of Jay and Jemma. Loved son of Bert and Freda (both dec.) and brother and brother-in-law of
Lin & John, Anne & Brian (both dec.).
Fred will be fondly remembered by the large Doll family in Alberta Canada, and his Australian niece and nephew, Joel and Will and their families. Fred was a favourite teacher to many and an invaluable member of the local community, including Wonthaggi Citizens Band, Croquet Club, MG Car Club, St Joseph’s Parish, Theatrical Group and Tennis Club. He will be greatly missed by family and
his wide circle of friends.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Wonthaggi Citizen's Band Fred Heesh Junior Scholarship Award.
https://www.wonthaggiband.org.au/donate/
8 Condolences for Fred Heesh
Condolences(8)
Stan Bromley says
August 5, 2025 at 1:22 pmTo Barbara and Family i want you to know that i am thinking of you all with LOVE during this sad time .
Fred was so SPECIAL to us all
xxxxx Stan Bromley
Carmel Kennedy says
August 6, 2025 at 5:03 pmDeepest sympathy love & prayers Barb & Family on the passing of dear Fred
Unable to be at the funeral on Tuesday
Carmel
Carole says
August 7, 2025 at 2:48 pmDeepest sympathy to Barbara and family ,Fred will be missed by everyone who knew him. RIP The Sartori Family
Harvey/Vickie McKeachnie says
August 11, 2025 at 8:17 amIt is with sadness to hear of Fred‘s passing. We got to know Fred when he came to Fairview, Alberta to teach in the school system, and we became friends over the years. When Fred and Barb settled in Australia, on many of their the trips back to Alberta, they would stop to visit. We have many fond memories. Hugs and deepest condolences to Barb and family. Sincerely, Harvey and Vickie McKeahnie, Grande Prairie, Alberta (formerly Fairview).
Jacky Peters says
August 11, 2025 at 9:47 amWe were deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Heesh passing. l always insisted on calling him Mr. Heesh out of respect and he always insisted on me calling him Fred, It became a joke between us. I remember how wonderful he related to the students at Wonthaggi North Primary, playing his guitar and the students singing along. I never heard him say a bad word about anyone. He loved the tuba and talked to Brad my grandson about what a wonderful instrument it was, which Brad ended up playing. I will always remember his smile; it never seemed to leave his face. Well done, Fred/Mr. Heesh you have left not only the Peters family with many wonderful memories but also touched many others.
Condolences to the family. He has left his mark on many. You can be so proud of him.
God Bless
Jacky, Brad and Peters family
Terri BURNS says
August 11, 2025 at 9:09 pmDear Barbara and family Sincere sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Fred was a wonderful teacher and mentor to many Wonthaggi children over the years His warmth and compassion shown to his students was amazing. He was a great citizen of the town and was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. A true Gentleman… rest peacefully FRED xx
Lisa Wardle says
August 12, 2025 at 12:11 pmDear Barb, I am sending much love and strength to you all. I watched the service online and you all spoke so wonderfully of Fred. I enjoyed learning a bit more about how you met. To me, Fred was first my teacher and then my friend in the band. He was always kind, and he was certainly funny. I remember his smile , and his dad jokes were legendary. He will be missed. Hugs for you all. xxx
Hartley Tobin says
August 12, 2025 at 12:20 pmTo Barbara. I was saddened to hear of Fred‘s passing. From our earliest meeting I was amazer at his musical skills. At a more recent meeting I had the opportunity to look under the bonnet of the MG. R.I.P. Fred.
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