OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO FRED SCHULZ AND FAMILY

When my mother died several years ago, outside of the immediate condolences from the nursing staff, of The Pines, in Bracebridge, we heard from our friend Fred Schulz, a short while later, kindly offering us any help we needed. In January of this year, Fred again was the first to extend his sympathy, and assistance to our family, when he found out my father had passed away that night. He was particularly sensitive to our sons Andrew and Robert who spent many hours with their grandfather since his wife’s passing. It meant a lot to them to see Fred coming to visit at their main street music shop. What began as a somber meeting always ended in good humor as is Fred’s trademark, making the best of an unfortunate situation. Life goes on. We’ve always known we could count on our friends in times of crisis but Fred has always been there for us regardless what the situation, time of day, or even if he had to postpone a prior commitment to help us out.

Now it is our turn, all of us, to extend heartfelt sympathy to a dear friend. Fred’s mother passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, after a lengthy period of declining health. We wish of course, to share this message of sympathy, with all members of Fred’s family.