Prairie Rose Cremation & Funeral Services

In Memory

J. Fred Lamont

February 18th, 1936 - September 28th, 2023
Born in Cavendish, PEI
Passed in Calgary, AB
J. Fred Lamont

It is with deep sadness, we regret the passing of Fred Lamont on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 at the age of 87. He is lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley, and family. Fred was born in Cavendish, PEI and moved to Calgary at a young age. Having a love for airplanes and travel, he started his career at Air Canada in 1956. Fred started his own business, Lamont Bit Services in 1976. Fred had a love for harness racing, and had owned numerous horses over his lifetime.

A Celebration of Life will be held at later date for Calgary and PEI. Fred’s family would like to thank the doctors and staff at McKenzie Towne and Cambridge Manor for their kind and compassionate care.

Donations can be made to geddiememorial@gmail.com through e-transfer.  Please include your address for tax receipt, cheques can be mailed to 119 Paynter Road, Springbrook, PEI, C0B 1M0.

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John McGovern
7 months ago
Lamont family…sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. We lost a fine gentleman.
John Dowling
7 months ago
Shirley and family, sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He was always so kind to me at Air Canada and later on in PEI.
He will be greatly missed.
Karen (Sims)Ellis
7 months ago
So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing, he was a great friend of my uncle George Sims. On behalf of myself and George’s mom(Maud Sims)who just turned 107, we extend our deepest sympathy to all your families.
Michelle van den Berg
7 months ago
I have many warm and wonderful memories of Fred. He was funny and made me laugh often. He was a wonderful guy. He was my father in law for a short time. I will always remember him fondly. Was very sad to hear of his passing. My sincere deepest condolences to the whole family. To each and everyone I send my heart felt sympathy. He will always be remembered.
Doug and Cheryl McFarlane
7 months ago
Dear Shirley and Family.

Our hearts go out to you with the loss of Fred. We have so many special memories being included as part of your family.

Fred was a phenomenal fellow, very sincere and full of life. There are so many wonderful memories that we often cherish.

We are thinking of you and family. Fred will forever remain in our hearts and memories.

Shirley, special thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to you and family, at this time.
Nancy Lamont
7 months ago
A life well lived!
The best you can ask for is to be missed.
Lori MacNeill
7 months ago
With deepest sympathy as you remember Fred. I have wonderful memories as he was my mother -Jean MacLeods, first cousin. She was an only child, so her cousins were like siblings, and very special to her. Distance never kept Fred far away. Hugs to Shirley! He will be missed.
Jennifer Postma(nee Campbell)
7 months ago
I have so many wonderful memories of Fred when I was a child….so sorry for your families loss. sending condolences to Shirley, Fred Jr. and the family.
Bob & Shirlee McGee
7 months ago
Our sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Sandra McCormick IODE Lady's Slipper Chapter, Charlottetown
7 months ago
My deepest sympathy Shirley. I remember when I met you at IODE/NAM in Summerside.
Sorry your husband, Fred has passed. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Doug Abraham
7 months ago
Simply put, Fred was one of the nicest human beings that I ever met. I hope they didn't throw away the mold because we need more just like him. RIP, dear friend.
Anna Weeks Turner
7 months ago
To Shirley and family,
My condolences on your loss.
I am a sister of Gordon Weeks, who was married to Louise Lamont.
I met Fred and Shirley several times over the years.
Lola and Tim Ogilvie, Spring Brook, PEI
7 months ago
Sincere Sympathy to Shirley and Family. Fred and my Mom (Bessie Cousins) were first cousins.
Wendell sentner
7 months ago
Sorry for your loss RIP 🙏
Marilyn (Bernard) Hughes
7 months ago
Sorry for your loss,
Sincerely Marilyn (Bernard) Hughes