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Funeral of Fred Orriell134 viewsVale Frederick Bernard ORREILL A.O.M.
315 Retired Station Officer
9 March 1905 - 9 January 2007
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98 viewsOn Tuesday 16 March 2007 our friend and colleague Fred Orreill was given a final farewell at St Marys Catholic Church Miller Street North Sydney.
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95 viewsIt was fitting that his departure should be from the Church, which he had attend since his earliest days and adjacent to the home of his beloved football team the “ Bears� .
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81 viewsAs remarked by the Parish Priest in his address he was the only person in the large congregation who had seen the team wins in 1921 and 1922 for the Premiership.
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Fred Orriell Funeral112 viewsAs an indication of his dedication to the community Representatives from the local Council and the serving State Member Julian Skinner , with Directors from the North Sydney Leagues Club attended the Service .
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104 viewsFred had been President of the Sports Council at North Sydney Club for 30 years , and only retired when he turned 100 to give a younger person a go.
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116 viewsA Bearer Party dressed in the older style uniform which would have been worn by Fred in his serving days .
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210 viewsThe Commissioner Greg Mullins and the Director of Metropolitan Operations Ass / Commissioner Bob Dobson were supported by numerous serving and retired members .
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172 viewsIn addition a Guard of Honor was provided by Recruits from the Fire Brigades Training College.
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113 viewsFred had continued to deliver Meals on Wheels to the older people as he said ‘ because they were having a hard time and he wanted to help’ .
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136 viewsFred continued to deliver Meals on Wheels until he was 95 then went into the kitchen to help prepare the Meals .
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131 viewsFred was well liked by all who met him.
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116 viewsEven near the end he was still happy to talk of old times , but he was more interested in what you were doing when you visited him at the Nursing Home .
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131 viewsTwo Appliances with their crews In full firefighting gear were also lined up directly across from the Church .
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121 viewsNumerous numbers of the mourners remarked to the Brigade members after the Service of the significant and fitting farewell for a old fireman .
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125 viewsHe was a fine old gentleman and will be missed by all who had the privilege of meeting him .
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