Frederick C. Bains Jr., Formerly of Cumberland, Passes at 91
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Bains Jr., Frederick C., 91, formerly of Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the Middlesex Hospital in Connecticut.
He was the husband of the late June D. (Salway) Bains for 63 years before her passing in 2015.
Mr. Bains worked as a Technical Representative for the Textile and Paper Dye departments for E.I. Dupont Inc. and Mobay Chemical Inc. for many years until his retirement.
Fred was a member of the former St. Patrick Church in Cumberland. He found great happiness visiting the family home on Prudence Island. He enjoyed clamming and digging for quahogs on the island as well as working on the "little" house. Those who love him will always remember his easy-going nature, his willingness to always lend a helping hand, and his tremendous sense of humor.
He leaves his children, Frederick C. Bains III of Cumberland, Paula A. Bains-Vallee and her husband Edward A Vallee of Cranston, RI, Noreen B. Abbott and her husband Charles Abbott of Middletown, CT; two grandchildren, William F. Bains and Kyle B. Abbott; his great-grandson, Zackary; his brother, William J. Bains and his wife Prudence of Florida; as well many nieces, nephews, and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Fred's Life Celebration to be held with Visiting Hours on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 9 to 11 am in the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland.
A prayer service will be held at 11 am. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Prudence Island Historical & Preservation Society, Box 193, Prudence Island, RI 02872.
Online Memorial: J.J. Duffy Funeral Home
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