Frederick (Fred) Charles Hansen

Fred became an entrepreneur at 18 as the co-founder of Speedy Print Ltd. After growing that business, he entered into many other business ventures over the years, most notably as co-founder of Seabright Resources and founder of Canadian Diagnostic Centres.

An avid golfer, Fred was a member of the Ashburn Golf Club and played courses across Canada and the United States. He played the annual Walt Disney World Pro-Am Golf Classic for 20 years, proudly winning the tournament in 1986.

Fred was also a competitive marksman. He competed both locally and internationally often winning awards as a super senior in his age class. He won 3rd Senior at the 2002 World Shoot in South Africa. He was a board member of the Atlantic Marksman Association and the International Practical Shooting Confederation Nova Scotia.

He was a Fellow of the Canadian Micrographic Society.

Other interests and hobbies included motorcycle and automotive racing. His most recent passion was the design and execution of elaborate fireworks displays for friends and family.

Fred was the son of the late William and Lillian (Brigley) Hansen. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Veronica (Vonnie) Marie Glazebrook; son, Sean Hansen (Sonya); daughter, Heather Hansen-Dunbar (Grant Dunbar); sister, Chris Hansen (Claude Carter); grandchildren, Danielle and Delisca Dunbar and Kayleigh Hansen, all of Halifax. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Mark (nephew) and family for their kind words and invaluable support. Thank you to Dr. Morzycki and his assistant, Suzanna, and the dedicated staff of 5A, VG Site of QEII, who cared for Fred in his final days.

“It’s easy to cry when you’re beaten and die

It’s easy to crawfish and crawl.

But to fight and to fight when hope’s out of sight…

Ah, that’s the best game of all.

And when you come out of each gruelling bout

All beaten and battered and scarred

Have one more try. It’s dead easy to die.

It’s the keepin’ on livin’ that’s hard.”

-Robert Service

If asked how he lived his life, Fred would respond: “I did it my way.” And, he did.

Funeral will be held at J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax on Monday, February 4th at 11 a.m. Family flowers only.