Fred J. Thurber, age 86, passed away March 3, 2022. He was the son of the late Elmer and Ethel (Fisher) Thurber; loving father of Linda Cameron and her husband David and Diann Miele and her husband David; cherished grandfather of Christopher Farias and his wife Kelley, Jonathan Farias, Daniel Miele, and Jessica Miele; great-grandfather of Harrison Farias; and brother of the late Ethel Charette and Ruth Sweeney.
“Papa” Fred was a lover of words; he enjoyed writing and was a lifelong learner. He was employed at a variety of jobs; as a teenager he delivered groceries and worked at a record store, later learning to be a butcher. Most of his career was spent in sales at Harris Lumber Company, where he was the New England expert on ladders and fire extinguishers.
Fred was always grateful for what he had in life; even though it wasn’t a lot, he was keenly aware that others had so much less. His daughters and their families were his pride and joy, and he was so happy to just recently be able to meet his new great grandson. He was a true “gentle”man and will be missed.
Visitation will be held Tuesday 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Ave, Providence. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, www.rimeals.org.
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