Frederick Vivian P. Eng. (Retired), FEC
October 23, 1926 to December 18, 2020
Obituary
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Passed peacefully away on December 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family, Frederick (Fred) Vivian, P. Eng. (Retired), FEC, aged 94 years. Pre-deceased by his parents — Deborah and Frederick G. Vivian; siblings Cecil Vivian and Mabel McRoy; and brothers-in-law David Martin, Barrie Strang and Jack McRoy. Left to mourn are his wife of 68 years, Eva; their four daughters – Lynn (Glenn Book); Janet (Jim Walsh); Ann (Gerry Beresford); Sharon (Larry Nolan); his eight grandchildren of whom he was so proud: Allison Book (Julien Lariviere), Jessica Walsh (Steve Lichti), Meaghan McCaw (Jesse), Jennifer Book (Stephen Galutira), Kathleen Walsh (Brad Bonnell), Laura Beresford (Frank Cesnik), Jane Walker (Jordan Lawrence) and Ian Walker (Megan Burt); and his two great-grandchildren Charlotte McCaw and Henry Galutira. Also left to mourn are his sisters-in-law: Maxine Vivian; Joan Strang; Anne Little (Gray); Betty Parsons (Abbie); Karen Martin (David Tough); brother-in-law Wayne Martin (Marilyn), many nieces and nephews, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends.
Family meant everything to Fred. Fred’s beloved wife, Eva, was truly his queen. He thought the world of his four daughters and their families, and took great joy in welcoming grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Fred taught his four girls that they could do anything, and be anything; and they believed it. This belief was passed on to the next generations. Eva eloquently describes Fred as “a wonderful husband; a wonderful father; and a wonderful man”. A generous and kind man, Fred mentored, encouraged, and supported many people – both professionally and personally – throughout his life, quietly helping others to make better lives for themselves and their families. Fred was a proud Feildian and a life-long learner who highly valued education in all its forms.
Fred was a man of great faith, always guided by Christian principles, and was very active in his church community. He was baptized, confirmed, married and will be buried from the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. His love of music was nurtured as a member of the choir for over 60 years. He served on vestry, as Rector’s Warden, representative on Diocesan Synods, the board of Queen’s College, and oversaw the construction of the new St. Mary’s on Craigmillar Avenue. He was recognized in 1993 by the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador for his outstanding contribution to the life and work of the Diocese.
Fred proudly wore his iron ring. Fred and Rex Parsons founded the engineering firm, Newfoundland Design Associates Ltd. He graduated in 1949 from Nova Scotia Technical College and retired after a successful and rewarding career in 1999. Fred was designated a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada in 1978. He received the Award of Merit and Life Membership from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland in 1998 in recognition of having made an outstanding contribution to the Engineering professions and the community.
Fred’s family wishes to thank the staff of St. Clare’s 4East and 4West for the compassionate professional care shown to Fred. A very special thank you to his caregivers from TLC who helped him make the most of every day at home. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation on Sunday, December 20th from 7:00-9:00 p.m.; and Monday, December 21st from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
A service of celebration will be held at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Craigmillar Avenue on Tuesday, December 22nd at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Due to Covid-19 health measures, there will be a limited number of attendees permitted at Fred’s service. Those who wish to request attendance can email the family at gberesford.nl@gmail.com. Responses will be provided once family members have been accommodated. For those unable to attend, Fred’s funeral will be live-streamed. A link will be provided on the Carnell’s Funeral Home website (www.carnells.com). Fred was a generous man and supported many charities. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Fred’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.carnells.com.
The Vivian Family,
It was only by chance I recently learned of Fred’s passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. My memories of him and your family are all wonderful, filled with fun and great generosity. I hope that you each have wonderful memories of a life well lived and that you find comfort in those in the times ahead.
Eva and family. So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. It was a privilege to work for him for over 35 years Please accept my deepest condolence.
Lynn & Family,
Deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. I know you have many treasured memories that will help you through your loss. Take care,
Mimi
Janet, Sharon and family,
So sorry to hear of you Dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Just recently learned of Fred’s passing. He was such a kind man and he was very supportive of Heritage New Perlican; both him and Eva. I always enjoyed conversations with Fred. Always upbeat and full of encouragement and a true gentleman. My husband Bill and I send heartfelt condolences to the family.
Lynn and family: Sending condolences to you and your family on the sad passing of your father. His obituary demonstrated a very fully lived life. He sounded also like such a kind man. Take care. your friend , Gladys Schofield
I was very sad to hear of Mr Vivians’s passing . He was one of the kindest ,most patient neighbourhood men on O’Reilly St. He always had a twinkle in his eyes.
The Simmons and Vivian families grew up four houses away from each other. Mr Vivian would drive me with his daughters to school in the early 70’s. I remember good natured arguments about who was the best hockey players Boston or Montreal. Many a morning this slow poke held up the car ride without any fuss. I remember many a Sunday night running up to see the Ed Sullivan show away from much noisier Simmons household. The Vivian family household was much quieter lead by Mr and Mrs. Vivian.
My final strong memory was the day in Ann’s and my apartment building when someone let off fireworks
In the stairwell. He calmly stated our building was unstable and not to lean on our 22nd story balcony..
He always kept his family safe and in those early days he kept me safe also.
Thanks Mr Vivian for being so kind to us all. He will be missed by us all. Take care . Love Kathy Simmons
So sorry to hear of Mr. Vivian’s passing.
I worked at Newfoundland Design in the late 80’s, and remember him as being professional and caring, and proud of the work and projects of the NDAL team. He always had a kind word, and a warm smile.
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Vivian and his family. He was a true gentleman.
Eva and family,
So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing, a wonderful gentleman
Thinking of you all at this time
Elizabeth
Ann, thinking of you and your family. Your Dad sounds like a wonderful man. Please accept my condolences.
Eva, Lynn, Janet, Ann, Sharon and Families.
So sorry for your loss. Fred was a fine gentleman and a mentor to me while I worked at Newfoundland Design Associates in the early and mid seventies.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Bob and Marilyn Cameron
Fred was an accomplished and generous human being who always carried a large dose of humour with him. He will be missed. Sympathies to Eva and her family. We have fond memories of Christmas visiting overlaps at Cec and Maxine’s. Wishing you all peace.
Anne ,Gerry and family….our condolences to all of you at this difficult time…..the few times we were in his presence left us with a memory of a wonderful gentle man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Cyril and Jean Sturge
Sincere condolences to the Vivian Family. I was so happy to see him at the 175th anniversary of his school. What a wonderful gentleman! All he was will surely shine on through generations. “Non moritur Cujus Fama vivit”
To Eva and family
My sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of Fred.
Fred’s stirring obituary vividly paints the picture of an exceptional and accomplished man,. successful in diverse areas of life.
As well as Eva’s evocative “a wonderful husband , father.. and man.”, his “quiet” encouragement and support of many people both professionally and personally’ , illuminates the rich, unselfish inner quality of Fred’s character.
I am the brother of Rex Parsons .Fred’s long time partner in Newfoundland Design Associates. I first remember meeting Fred during university summer break employment with Nfld Design Associates. That was several 1960’s summers. of mostly surveying projects.
Later in life we would meet occasionally mostly at socia and otherl events involving brother Rex.
Fred was always very welcoming and encouraging to me.and I was always happy and uplifted to see him. He personified a real gentleman,; curious and,full of goodness and decency.
Fred certainly could not be forgotten.and I vigorously applaud him and his wonderful life.
John Parsons.
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The Vivian family
So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing . Enjoyed a working relationship with Fred for too many years to count. – he was always a gentleman and a man of integrity .
May your memories of him bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Tom Harris P’Eng
Janet and family. It’s difficult to imagine what you are your family are going through at this time. Please know that I am wishing you strength as you deal with your grief. May his spirit soar.
Ann, Gerry and the Vivian family. Please accept our thoughts from across the miles. We only met your dad the once, at your wedding, but recall him as a vibrant and loving man. May your many fond memories of him provide great comfort.
Chris and Karen Dyrda
Janet, Lynn and Family.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Rachelle
Thinking of you all at this sad time in your lives. Whenever we met Mr. Vivian, one thing was certain, he loved you deeply and was so proud of his family. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to you. Claudia and Ed Long
I want to send my sincere love and prayers to all of the Vivian family upon hearing of Freds passing. Fred was kind and true and of course funny as we developed a relationship through our conversations while working on our projects.
Love Chain and the Tucker Family
Sharon,
We were so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. He was such a friendly and gentle man who will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by many. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and all the Vivian family.
I wanted to extend my heartfelt condolences to you Eva and the entire family on losing the patriarch. It was my privilege and honour to have worked with him. Fred was a kind, compassionate person with a wonderful sense of humour.
Again, please accept my sympathy.
Jocelyn
Sharon,
Kelli and I would like to pass on our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. May he rest in peace, and hoping the memories you have will give you comfort during this very difficult time.
The Vivian Family,
We were sad to hear that Fred had passed. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time..
Bill and Scarlet Hann.
So sad to hear about uncle Freds (or the Cookie Monster as we called him as children) passing. I have so many fantastic memories from my childhood with both Fred and Eva and all my much older cousins. I can always remember my father talking about Fred in such reverence, and he was clearly a true role model that shaped my fathers life, and subsequently mine. Although I do not get back to Newfoundland to visit as much as I would like, I always try to make it a priority to visit. I will miss him very much, I know I will think about him and Eva as I raise my own daughter. Love Ian
Janet, Jim & family,
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. It is never easy to lose our loved ones, even when they have lived a long and productive life like he has. Please accept our condolences.
Janet O’Brien & Jim Oakley
Very sad to here of the passing of Mr. Vivian. What a kind and gentle gentleman. I have very fond memories of our families together on happier occasions. I hope you are all getting through this difficult time.
Best wishes to you all,
Laura Windrim (Parsons)
Eva and family.
Please accept my sincere sympathy at this most difficult time .Fred was a wonderful kind man. He will be surely missed. Fred and I were in the choir for many years together. I have many fond memories singing with him.
Love Patsy Kelly
To The Vivian Family,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father.. We were your neighbours at 21 O ‘Reilly St for many years and remember Mr Vivian as a kind man and a true gentleman..
“ When some you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure.”
Sandy @ Charlie Taylor
Eva,
I was very sorry to learn of Fred’s passing and I send my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Yvonne (Bonnie) Andrews
Sorry to hear of passing of Fred such a wonderful person. CONDOLENCES to all the family. I spoke to him several years out in New Perlican while visiting my brother.
The Vivian Family….sorry to hear of Fred’s Passing………I got to know him when I worked at Peat Marwick Mitchell in the early 70s and did the Audit on Newfoundland Design Ass and later when I was the Chief Auditor at St. Mary’s Church….he was a wonderful person who lived a wonderful long life…….our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time……..RIP….
Dear Ann:
My sincere condolences to you , Mom , Sisters and Families on your sad loss of Dad after a fulfilled and
eminent long life of dedicated service to family and community.
It is evident that he is well liked and well respected , a nice and kind man.
I feel I knew him through knowing you in your years of wonderful care, combining clinical competence with empathy to the children of our province, particularly at the janeway Hospital.
Dad will be long and fondly remembered.
take care and stay safe,
Chuck Hobeika
Janet and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Your caring spirit will serve you well as you embrace the memories you have of your father and and family time. Our thoughts are with you and we wish you love and compassion at this time.
To Ann and family:
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Just watched the beautiful service of celebration on line for Mr. Vivian. He truly must have been e wonderful man.
Love and prayers to you all.
Wallace and Betty
Dear Eva and all of the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My two Thanksgivings with your family are some of my most treasured memories. Fred and I had such a great chat in that room with all the books. You all mean so much to me and I am sending lots of love. xo Tejas
Ann & Family,
We were so sorry to learn of your Father’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences at this most difficult time.
Mr Vivian was one of the best bosses a girl could ever wish for. I had the pleasure of working for him for many years. I remember going into Newfoundland design for my interview with him and coming out saying that is the job for me felt like I was just sitting there chatting with one of my uncles. I will miss him terribly. He had a wonderful positive impact on my life as a role model for kindness patients humour (and of course never having an office desk without werthers original candies in one of the drawers). My condolences go out to Eva and all the family.
The Vivian family
We were saddened to hear of Fred’s passing. We share our condolences and deepest sympathies with all of you. He left a wonderful legacy behind. My your life time of memories help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely
Don and Sarah Osmond
Janet, Jim and Family,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
My dad passed just before Christmas 20 years ago last week so I know that this a very difficult time to deal with such a loss.
Your father had a fabulous long life, our prayers are with him and all of your family at this sad time.
May he rest in peace.
Cathy Bartlett and Don Hiscock
Janet, Jim, and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Debbie and Doug Bursey
Janet and Lynn, so very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. May your life time of wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Mrs. Vivian and all the Vivian Family,
Heaven has gained a great man. Fred was a gentleman extraordinaire. His warmth and devotion to his family and his church is his lasting legacy. May he rest in peace and rise in glory,
Darrell Critch+
So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. He was a stalwart in St. Mary’s choir- as was my father- who always spoke highly of him. My own interactions with him over the years confirmed his professionalism and always gentlemanly demeanour. Condolences to all the family.
Doug ( and Nancy) Cook
Our sincere condolences to Janet , Jim & family. Mr. Vivian was a true gentleman.
To Eva and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your recent loss of Fred. He was a kind and friendly man to all who knew him and a treasure to you all.
His memory and presence and at St. Mary’s will always be with us. God Bless you all on this very difficult day!
June and George Osmond
Mrs. Vivian and girls,
We wish to extend our sympathy and thoughts on the passing of Mr Vivian. What a wonderful full life he had with you and ‘his’ girls and their families. Remember all the good times as you celebrate his life. Love to you all.
Peter and Ellen
Eva and family
So sorry to hear about Fred.We are thinking about you at this difficult
Mrs. Vivian and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Vivian’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this very difficult time.
Dr. Erin, Katie, and Kendra
Sorry to hear of Fred’s passing.
Mrs. Vivian, Lynn, Janet, Ann and Sharon, and family,
So sorry to hear about Fred’s passing, a very special man. Fred and Eva were such great friends of my parents, Marston and Betty Cameron , from the time that Dad and Fred were students together at Nova Scotia Technical College. I remember fondly all the house parties, and Engineering conventions that they attended, and the fun times they had. You all have such wonderful memories of a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather that will live in your hearts forever. Thinking about you all at this difficulty time.
Louise and Bob Tipple
Lynn,
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Sincere condolences to you and your family. .
Margie
I will miss him as a kind and friendly neighbour who would often stop and chat about a whole host of topics. Friendly and ever smiling. My thoughts are with him and his family at this time.
Janet and family,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago, when I was working at Board Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Marilyn and Claude
Dear Lynn
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Take care,
Kathleen Stevens
Sincere condolences. Thinking and praying for you. May the memories of his life sustain you during this difficult time
Dear Eva, my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
June Jones
Dear Eva
Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Walt & Elizabeth Mills
Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Please know that I am. praying for you and your family.
Dear Janet and Family,
The greatest gifts are gifts of love and family, and the line that will live on in your father’s story of a life well-lived is this: He believed that you could do anything and be anything. How wonderful that this teaching has now been passed along to the world–and that you are living proof of his hope. Your father has made such outstanding contributions throughout his entire life. We are thinking of you during this time of farewell and celebration of all that he was–and is. Let the memories of him warm your heart, fill your mind and carry you through,
Sending our sympathies and love,
Jan and David Buley
My deepest condolences to Mr Vivian’s family..He was one of my favorite customer at Acura and one of the most gentle man I have ever had the pleasure to meet. God bless you and may you RIP
Warren Moores
O’Neill Acura
Deepest sympathies. Dave Edwards
Our heart felt condolences to the entire Vivian family. Mr. Vivian has always had a special spot in my heart. Our connection began in St. Mary’s Church Choir and continued with the entire family through my wonderful friendship with Janet, then Jim and now their daughters and husbands.
I have so many lovely memories of Mr. Vivian. He never hesitated to demonstrate his love of Mrs. Vivian, his girls and then their spouses and families. He was so proud of everyone of you and also of your friends. I will remember him fondly and know that you all have wonderful memories to cherish and comfort you. Mr. Vivian lived a full and rich life and willingly enhanced and enriched the lives of many through his kindness and generosity.
Keeping you all in our thoughts.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Eva & Family,
So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. It was always so good to see you both,. There was always a smile and laughter. Even though I married into the Vivian family I was always made to feel a part of the family, even though John passed many years ago. Your support during that time will never be forgotten.
Take care. Fred will always be in your hearts and will look after you.
Sue Rideout-Vivian
To Mrs. Vivian and Lynn, Sharon, Janet and Anne and Family,
Sending my deepest condolences and sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your beloved Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, great-grandfather and brother and Family member. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Fred will be missed in Church for certain.. Take care .. Elizabeth (Barnes) Howlett and Family
To Lynn, Ann and Family
So sorry to learn of your fathers passing. Looks like he lived a long and successful life but it’s still hard to lose a parent regardless of age. Please convey my condolences to your mother and other family members
Janice (Weir) Heffernan
To all the Vivian family, my heart felt condolences. It is hard to say goodbye to a parent or spouse at any age. It is also sad to lose another one of that generation of St. Mary’s. Church . Mr. Vivian was blessed to live a long life well and his family was equally blessed to have had him for so many years. Lots of wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time. Take good care !
Sending our sincere condolences to Eva and family!
Thinking of you Mary Moore and family.
Dear Lynn and family
Thinking of you at this sad time! Although not knowing your father directly, from reading his obituary, he is a kind, .generous and active man, have done many good things during his well-lived life. May he rest in peace!
Lan Gien
Janet, Ann and families,
Our thoughts are with all of you, and your mother at this difficult time. We remember your father as a kind and gentle person. May your happy memories of him bring you comfort and peace.
Sincere Condolences,
Fred and Mary Constantine
To Eva and family
Both Jean and I were sorry to learn of Fred’s passing .We have both known Fred and Eva for more years than we can count .He was a great engineer and friend but alas was not a very good golfer .He dearly loved his weekly “skins “ games at Peridia and one day after another not too successful game he asked me if should take some lessons .I then asked him how old he was and when he told me that he was 85 I advised him that there wasn’t enough time . Well after a great laugh and now with the benefit of hindsight it looks like I was mistaken . He would have had another nine years to prove that with lessons and practice this taskmaster would have been able to take his game to a level that would have pleased him to no end .
We will miss you Fred
Lloyd and Jean Cooke
Lynn & family , thinking of you at this time.
Gail (Penney ) Perks
Ann, Gerry and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending our sincere condolences.
To all the Vivian Families…My condolences on the passing of a husband, Father and Grandfather. He was a great man for sure and certainly a pillar of St. Mary’s. Our families go back a long way. May your memories help you in the days ahead.
To the Entire Extended Vivian Family:
I was deeply saddened to read of Mr. Vivian’s passing in today’s Telegram and wanted you to know my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Mr. Vivian was a truly remarkable man who lived a truly remarkable life and in the end, that is the best any of us can ever hope for. May your memories of him bring you joy and comfort in the days ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ann and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Certainly sounds like your Dad was a wonderful man.
Ann, Janet, and all the Vivian families,
Words cannot express how we feel when we get news of a death.. Yet a death at what should be a festive time seems even more “out of place” . Losing an important figure such as your father really helps to focus on the values which he instilled in you all – family, faith, and love. Celebrate and treasure the memories which you have of a lifetime of encouragement and support, and try to bring those things forward so that others may benefit from his teachings and your examples. May your dad rest in peace and rise in glory.
To the Vivian family. Sorry to hear of your lost. Deepest sympathy to you all
To Mrs Vivian and Family:
We are very sorry to hear of Mr. Vivian’s
passing. He will always be remembered
for being a very kind gentleman.
I know he will be greatly missed by all his family.
Mother and I wish to send our sincere sympathy to you all.
Marie Snow & Clare Rowe
Eva and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Fred’s passing. He was truly a wonderful man. God bless you all.
Bill and Trudy Bradbury
Mrs. Vivian and Families,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all at this sad time. I have fond memories of singing in the choir with Mr. Vivian. He was a true gentleman. Thinking of you all.
Barry & Glenda Wilkins
Janet and Lynn and family sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. I remember Dad saying how he use to go for a coffee with your dad and other friends . God bless
Mrs. Vivian, Lynn and Family,
On behalf of the Parish of the Good Shepherd we extend our deepest sympathies to your entire family.
Mr. Vivian was a real gentleman and we enjoyed his presence at many of our parish dinners. Please be assured of our our love, thoughts and prayers.
Archdeacon Charlene Taylor
To the Vivian family.
We were very saddened to hear about the passing of Fred. As many others have noted, Fred was a true gentleman and I agree with this. But I had the pleasure of working with Fred for 8 years at Newfoundland Design and he was also a great friend and mentor to me.
Please accept mine and Ann’s sincere condolences.
Barry Bridger
To the Vivian Family. Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Vivian. We know that others, many others, are thinking of you at this, most difficult of times. SIncerely., John Abbott & Colleen Hanrahan
Sharon and family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please know you are in my thoughts throughout this Christmas Season. May all your family’s wonderful memories comfort you at this time and time ahead.
Jana Sullivan
Families of Mr. Vivian and especially Mrs. Vivian. Please know I am thinking of all of you and have said prayers at this time. I have so many fond memories of him at St. Mary’s , always friendly, a true scholar and a gentleman. He made a difference to my church life and I will remember him very fondly. Dorothy Calgary AB
So sad to hear of Fred’s passing. I appreciated immensely Fred ‘s down- to- earth wisdom as a business colleague , mentor and friend who could always bring a smile to our faces. Our sincere and heart- felt condolences to the Vivian family. God Bless .
Dear Sharon and all members of the Vivian family,
Please accept my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate a wonderful life lived. God bless you all at this most difficult time. ????
So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, condolences to you all
Lynn , l offer my sincere condolences to you and all your family . Celebrate your Dad’s wonderful life as you grieve his loss . My God bless and strengthen you as you face the challenging days and weeks ahead .
Dear Lynn + family – Please accept my sincere condolences. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Aunt Janet and Uncle Jim, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Vivian.
Lynn and Family
Sincere condolences on the lose of your dear Dad. Be assured, his gift of gentle mentorship and collaboration are mirrored in the future generations of his family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Janet Short
Lynn and the Vivian family,
Saddened to hear of Fred’s passing. He was a real gentleman and a fantastic person to be associated with during our work careers. Hang on to all of the wonderful memories he made for you. Deepest sympathies to the Vivian family.
Don Keats
Mrs. Vivian, Lynn, Janet, Ann, Sharon and families. Beverly and I were saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Vivian. He was a wonderful man and an accomplished professional. He inspired me to become an Engineer and was both a mentor and supporter to me during my university days and a great friend during our many years in the choir together. Beverly’s and my thoughts and prayers are with your families as you celebrate a life well lived. God bless you all. Beverly and Kenneth Bartlett
Dear Lynn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. May your memories of him be a blessing to you. Hugs to you, Karen Dobbin-Williams
Janet, Jim and Family
So sorry to hear of Mr. Vivian’s passing. Jim has told me many fine things of him over the years. Condolences to you and the family
Lynn and family
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Janet and family:
My condolences on the passing of your Dad .
Ann and family:
Sincere condolences on the passing of your dad and grandfather. It was easy to tell that you adored him from the way you so proudly spoke of him. How blessed you are to have had him in your lives for almost a century.
Warm wishes to you at this sad time.
Ann and family:
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. Thinking of you during this sad time.
To the Vivian Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. He was always very friendly and his care and compassion will live on in all of you.
The Vivians are a part of my earliest memories. They were always there. I looked up to Mr. Vivian as a friend and mentor. His knowing smile and words of encouragement gave me confidence and desire to try again when I didn’t always want to. For years I received a Christmas gift that said “From Godfather Fred”. I still have some of those items. His friendship with my father is a benchmark for many to strive for. I will miss him greatly. I cannot be there but please know my heart is.
My sincere condolences Ann to you and your family. Thinking of you during this very difficult time..
Cindy
Mrs. Vivian, Lynn, Janet, Ann & Sharon and families. I was saddened to hear of Mr. Vivian’s passing. May your many wonderful memories of him comfort you at this difficult time and in the days ahead.. Thinking you of at this time.
Mrs. Vivian, Lynn, Janet, Ann and Sharon. My sincere condolences on Mr. Vivian’s passing. I remember the gatherings Mom and Dad would have with your parents attending. He was such a nice person and always willing to help out in any way possible. The St. Mary’s church days will always be remembered. Thinking about you during this difficult time.
barb and i extend our sincere condolences to everyone in the family on fred’s passing.
we would only periodically have direct contact with him but it was obvious from these brief meetings what a zest for life he had and how important his family was to him. of course we have known jim and janet for most of our working lives and ann and gerry as well. he loved you all . now you all live through him.
a great loss but he had a long life and has left a beautiful family legacy behind. .
barbara and denis barry
Lynn and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You are in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of many at this time.
Sharon, and the Vivian family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad.. His contribution in all aspects of his life were well recognized and respected and he was justly proud that his legacy was and is being continued through you and your sisters.
Take care and keep safe.
Ann, Gerry and family,
Our deepest sympathy.
Barry and Mary Learmonth
Dear Mrs. Vivien, Janet and Family – I offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your husband and father. He was clearly a very accomplaished man. I hope the lifetime of happy memories you share will be of comfort to you at this time.
Janet and family,
So sorry to hear of the death of your wonderful dad. I know he will live in your hearts forever. He has left a wonderful legacy in his children!
Sincerely,
Melva Walsh
So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences on the death of your father.
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My heartfelt condolences to the entire Vivian family, Mr. Vivian was always a kind and gentle soul and a rock steady fixture in my memories.
I am unable to attend either the visitation or services but please know that you are in my prayers. God speed.
Dear Sharon and Janet, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. I remember meeting him at St Mary’s church as we were preparing for a Guatemala mission back in 2006. He has left a marvellous legacy. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Veronica Mahoney
Sharon and the Vivian families,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Keith and I will be thinking of you over the next few days. Take care.
Holly and Keith
Dearest Lynn,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest, most heartfelt condolences,
Caroline Porr
(Faculty of Nursing)
Lynn, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Marion Cochrane
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jennifer Bishop
Eva, Susan and I send our deepest condolences on Fred’s recent death. I’m sure you are left with many wonderful memories which will crowd out the sadness you currently feel. With every best wish,
Jim and Susan
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather, Sharon, Jane and Ian.
Eva and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. I have fond memories of Fred and Eva when I worked at St. Mary’s Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all..
My condolences to the whole family for their loss.
I don’t think I ever met Fred or most of his family, but have fond memories of Janet and Sharon. Having taught Sharon and taught WITH Janet at Bishops College, I can well imagine the kind of person he must have been.
Although it’s been more than thirty years, I still remember them with great affection and admiration.
“Death is not extinguishing the light…” – Tagore
by Gayle Garber and Paul Gillard
Janet, Jim and family:
Sorry to hear of your father’s death. Our thoughts are with you.
our sincere condolences to all the Vivian family, especially Eva and his 4 daughters Lynn, Janet, Ann and Sharon. We have such fond memories of Fred. He was such a kind and caring person. For any family emergency, Fred was the first one there to offer support. Cathy especially, remembers his ongoing support after her parents passed away.
Eva and Fred were always so welcoming on our trips back to St Johns. Bruce and Cathy also fondly remember his significant role in the toast to the bride at our wedding.
Fred lived his life to the fullest and will be sorely missed.
Sincerely Cathy and Bruce Davidson
To the Vivian families..sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all as you say goodbye to a wonderful man & celebrate his long & amazing life..hold your memories close..May he Rest In Peace ..Austin & Evelyn Benson
To Sharon, Ian, Jane and the rest of the Vivian family, we are so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Eva and family
Paul and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your family on Fred’s passing. Fred was a wonderful man and was always such a gentleman. We have lovely memories of the times we met when we were visiting family in St. John’s.
God Bless
Joan( Parsons ) and Paul Bowler
Victoria BC
Mrs. Vivian, Lynn, Janet, Ann, Sharon and families..
Sincere condolences to your family on the passing of Mr. Vivian. He was indeed a special person and it was always a pleasure to chat with him.
May the love he so readily bestowed on all of you be a constant light and strength through the days ahead. While we cannot attend the funeral home visitation please know that we are thinking of you all as you celebrate his wonderful life.
Love & God Bless
Gary, Diane (Pack) and family
Dear Eva, Fred was my friend and I have admired him as long as I’ve known him, from the first time we met working at 95 Bonaventure Avenue..
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family from me and Marge. You are all in our thoughts as you mourn for Fred but also celebrate his life, a life well lived.
Rex and Marge Gibbons
To Auntie Eva, Lynn, Janet, Ann and Sharon
It was very sad that I heard of the passing of Uncle Fred. My condolences are with you all at this difficult time as we remember the amazing man that he was. He has certainly a wonderful man who gave so much to others. There are so many fond memories of the times spent together as families when we were growing up and camping together in different parts of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. I will always remember my weekend trips to stay with Auntie Eva and Uncle Fred when I was younger and the simple joys of looking at the pictures in his engineering and construction books of big tractors and construction equipment and hearing stories about how these big construction projects were built. So fortunate to have shared these moments with such a wonderful Uncle. May you Rest In Peace.
Thinking. Of all of you at this time
To Ann, Gerry and family
Sincere condolences on your Father’s passing our thoughts are with at this time.
by Lester, Ann , Deborah and Andrea Bowering
Janet, Jim, Jessica, and Kathleen:
We are so sad to hear of your Father’s passing. He was such a wonderful Father and Grandfather. We fondly remember Mr. Vivian attending soccer games to watch Jessica, Stephanie, and Meghan play. It was apparent he really enjoyed watching the games.
Sincere condolences to all of the Vivian Women (and one grandson!) at this difficult time. Uncle Fred will be remembered for his kind manner, his generosity, love of family and his amazing story telling.
Thinking of you.
Sincerest sympathies to the family, always cherish your memories.
Sincere condolences on the passing of Fred. I hold many wonderful memories of him when I joined the church choir as a young girl.. he was such a wonderful person. May he Rest In Peace
Warwick and Jeanette Taylor
To the Vivian Family:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of a wonderful man.
As a “St. Mary’s girl”, I have the most pleasant memories of Mr. Vivian’s kindness and positive attitude, especially during my time in the choir.
May he Rest In Peace.
To Eva and family
Sincere condolences on Fred’s passing. I will always remember Fred with respect and admiration for his flawless character, wisdom and love of life . I will think of him whenever I pass the ” house on point ” which is almost every day, and our golf outings.
Boyd and Trudi Martin
Members of The Vivian Family: Please accept our sincere condolences on Mr. Vivian’s passing.. Please cherish the many wonderful memories you have of his precious time with his family.. He was a wonderful man; an inspiration to all he met.
Ann, Gerry and Family. we are so very sad to hear about the passing of your dad, Fred. Please know that myself, Hilary and Rob are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
To the Vivian family
Please accept our sincerest condolences on Fred’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and Norma Hutchens and family.
Lynn and family
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I know how much you loved and admired him.
Thoughts and prayers being said for you and extended family.
Laura and Derek
Eva and family, So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. I remember him as being a real gentleman, he always talked about his family. My late husband Dave worked for 50 yrs at Nfld. Design, so needless to say there were many many conversations.. My thoughts are with you all.
To the Vivian family….please accept our condolences on the loss of your father/ husband./grandfather. He truly was an exceptional man and we were all made better by his presence amongst us. He and Eva both made us feel as if we were a part of the family by accepting us into their home as 15 year old friends of their daughters and continuing on for the last 45 years. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. .
To The Vivian family, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Cherish all the wonderful memories of a long and beautiful life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Paul and Sharon Moores.
Sending our condolences on the loss off your love one.
Vivian Family. So sorry to hear your loss. Fred was a very kind gentleman. You know, it’s never easy when or how life finally plays out. Only God who gives us strength to continue on without seeking out why. God has now his taken over his care from you.
Dear Ann and family,
Please accept Gordie’s and my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear father..We didn’t know him personally, but the testaments to him reveal a wonderful man who loved his family and his community and gave his best to both..I know you will miss him.
Eileen and Gordon MacNab
Vivian family- sorry to hear the news about Fred. May you have comfort in knowing that you have family and friends who share your sorrow. Fred was a real gentleman.
Ann and family, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
The Vivian Family,
My heartfelt condolences to you all for the sad loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather. Mr. Vivian was such a kind, lovely man with a twinkle in his eye. Many fond memories of singing in St. Mary’s choir with him. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori Cooper
The Vivian Family
So sorry to hear of Mr. Vivian’s passing. I have so many wonderful memories of working at NDAL, and he was a big part of that. He was the sweetest and kindest man. Cherish all the wonderful memories. RIP Mr. Vivian.
Sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. I met Fred back in the 60s and worked for Brown Parsons and Vivian and also Nfld. Design Associates. He was a caring man and always asked how things were going and wishing the very best to all of his friends. A very nice and friendly man…indeed. may God rest his soul.
Sending love to you all ❤️
Mrs. Vivian, Lynn, Janet, Ann , Sharon and families,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Vivians’s passing. I will forever remember his kindness ( as well as Mrs. Vivian too) to me and my family over the past several years. Especially hiring Warren in 1979 to work at Newfoundland Design, a job he loved for 24 years.. I have many wonderful memories of those years. I will treasure them always. My sincere condolences to all the family.
Roma Quinton and family
Lynn and Family
I am truly sorry to learn of the passing of your father. I hope that you can draw on your wonderful memories of your dad to help you through this difficult time. You and your family are in my thought and prayers. Take care of each other..
Lynn and family
I wish to send my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Barb Earles
Eva and family
Saddened to hear of Fred,s passing. He was indeed a wonderful man and loyal member of St. Mary’s Church,have some good memories.
Sincerely Brenda Cooper
Sharon, Jane , Ian and Vivian family,
You are in our prayers through this difficult time. We wrap you in our arms and our thoughts. We are so sorry for the loss of your father. God bless you and your whole family.
Michelle Horgan and family
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