It is with sadness that the family of the late Wesley Freake announce his passing at the Lewisporte Health Center, Lewisporte, NL on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the age of 89 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Hector and Melinda Freake; brothers, Robert, Frank (Marie); sisters, Meta (Baxter Freake), Joyce Freake and Shirley Ryan; infant son, Harvey; brother-in-law, Alfred Waterman and Wilson Walsh; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Freake.

Left to mourn his passing with fond and loving memories are his wife of 72 years, Ruby; daughter, Hattie (Dave Wheeler); beloved grandchildren, Dereck, Heather (Todd Matsumoto); precious great-granddaughters, Rebecca, Kali, Kate, Ava; siblings, Annie Waterman, Dexter (Lorraine), Larry, Donna Walsh (Freeman Lewis), Bonnie (Robert Jackson); brother-in-law, Jim Ryan and a large circle of other relatives and friends.

In keeping with Mr. Freakes wishes, cremation is to take place. The family will be welcoming family and friends to Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home on Friday, February 24th from 1-4 PM.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the United Church Loon Bay Camp will be gratefully accepted.

We are truly blessed to have had this remarkable man in our lives for so many years. He was bright and witty and his storytelling of his many life experiences kept us captivated. He was a tough man who believed in a hard days work. Above all, he loved his family unconditionally and was always there to guide us, with a push if necessary. He and my mother celebrated their 72nd Wedding Anniversary November, in hospital with kisses and hugs and the love could be felt in the room by all. They were both in hospital during
Christmas and their joy of being together overcame any pain and discomfort they felt. To have Dave and I and their grandchildren with them during Christmas was icing on the cake!!We will love you always Dad!!

May God bless you and keep you and give you peace always. Amen