Frederick "Fred" Joseph Fitzgerald

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family in his 95th year.

Loving spouse for 60 years of Elinor Fitzgerald (nee Harrington, Predeceased 2016).  Fred was the proud father of Brian (Katherine) of Edmonton, Terry (Christine) of Douro, Daryl (Mary Lou) of Douro, Cathy Condon (John) of Oakville, Patrick (Kathy) of Selwyn and Louise (Predeceased). Lovingly remembered by Grandchildren: Regan (Tylor), Sean (Matt), and Matt; Katie Bergeron (Guillaume), Sarah (Predeceased), Jordan (Melissa) and Patrick (Jenn); Leigh, Danielle (Predeceased) & Joseph (Predeceased); Kelly (Predeceased), Sean (Rosie) and Jacob Condon; Fleury, Forest and Fox; and Kassandra.  Cherished by Great Grandchildren: Madeleine and Owen Bergeron; Nathan and Luke Fitzgerald; and Oliver & Edison Fitzgerald. Predeceased by his parents Tom & Mary Fitzgerald and by his brothers Elmer Jordan (Rose) and Lorne Jordan. Fred is survived by brother-in-law Jack Harrington (Theresa), sisters-in-law Marion O'Grady (Jack, predeceased) and Norma Guerin (Jack, predeceased). Predeceased by sister-in-law Madeline Thompson (Lloyd) and brother-in-law Clare Harrington (Rosemary, predeceased).

The family wishes to thank the staff of Pleasant Meadow Manor in Norwood and the Campbellford Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care.

Visitation will be held at the HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Road, Peterborough, on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 2 - 4 p.m. and from 6 - 8 p.m. (Knights Prayers at 5:30 p.m. Monday).

Funeral Mass to be held at ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, DOURO on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11 a.m.  Interment to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Douro.  Please join us for a light lunch at the Douro Hall following the service.

In memory of Fred, please consider donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Quilts for Cancer Peterborough County.