Passed away at his home in Ottawa, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved father of Robert, David, and Amanda. Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Malcolm, and Charlotte. Loving brother of Kathy (Glenn), and Ann (Dave), predeceased by his brother John. Son of the late Johann Schatz and late Annie Schatz (nee Liske). Fred is fondly remembered by Maxine Schatz and his son-in-law Steve.
Family and friends are invited to Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), for a visitation on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 12 noon until the time of the Memorial Service in Beechwood’s Sacred Space at 1 p.m. Interment to take place in the National Military Cemetery located at Beechwood Cemetery. For those who wish to donate in Fred’s memory, you may do so towards a charity that is close to your heart.
Digital Guestbook
Jeff Landriault
Jim Brannen
My sincerest condolences to Fred's Family. I was very sorry to hear about Fred's passing. I sailed with him in Onondaga. He was a great Shipmate and Submariner but most of all a true friend. Many fond memories of great runs ashore and the consequences. I will certainly miss him . RIP Freddy.
Christopher Robinson
I knew Fred via the Submariners Association of Canada (Central) and enjoyed my interactions with him over the years. A true boatman, he was a wealth of knowledge about the Oberon-class generation of submariners and always enthusiastic to share those dits. His passing will leave a void. RIP shipmate!
Donald Courcy
My most sincere condolences to Fred's family. I served with Fred on Onondaga and Okanagan in the late sixties and early seventies. He was a shipmate, a great submariner and a great friend. We had lost contact for a long time after I left the Navy but he found me in 1998 in Toronto and invited me to join the Submariners Association of Canada. Fred also knew my wife Delcie who passed away five years ago. I am sure Delcie will be welcoming him on the other side to discuss the good old days at the Fleet Club in the 1960s. Farewell Fred. You will be greatly missed.
Rob Hiscock
Condolences to all who knew Fred.
Fred was my instructor when I attended submarine course in 1990 and later sailed with him afterwards. Fred was a great story teller and was never without one. Great memories of a great man and pleasure to have know.
Chuck Stoakley
Fred and I sailed together for many years, he was a good friend, and will truly be missed, my sincere condolences to the family, RIP Fred
Bob Bush
I am honoured to have served with Fred at sea in submarines and ashore in the SAOC. He was a great shipmate in both, and his devotion to submarines and submariners will truly be missed. RIP Fred
Keith Estabrooks (beast)
Remember Fred (rubber lips) very well great guy;he will be missed
stephen higdon
Fred was a great boat mate and very funny at times he was always good customer at the galley door when we sailed in onondaga rest in peace and say hi to marj at the bbq
Claude Trepanier
My sincere condolences to all family and friends. I was fortunate to have known and worked with Fred over the last 10 years. He loved his submarine community, and tough me lots about subs. He was a great friend and will be missed. RIP Fred and enjoy your time with your old mates up where you are.
Thinking of you and your family today Fred!! Fred was my first boss in submarines and taught me so much in the beginning of my career. He was one of the most professional and caring people I know and I will forever be grateful for his mentorship and guidance. RIP Fred.