Peacefully at his home in Willow Beach on Thursday, March 19, 2009 in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Bernice. Loving father of Larry of Kitchener, Brian and Bruce both of Willow Beach, Dan of New Brunswick, Heather of Belhaven, Betty and Jean both of Saskatchewan and John of Pefferlaw. Fred will be greatly missed by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. Brother of Bernard and Bruce Hood. Predeceaded by his son Donald Hood and his daughter Gloria Boddy. Funeral Service from M.W. Becker Funeral Home, Keswick (905) 476-7711 on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until time of service. Interment at Churchill Cemetery, Stouffville. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. George Burrows, his nurse Debbie Banfield and his caregiver Nancy Claridge for their wonderful care and support.