Frederick Joseph Birch 'Fred' (17 Feb 1952 - 8 Apr 2026)

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Frederick

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Frederick

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Location
Basildon Crematorium - Gardenside chapel Church Road Basildon SS13 2HG
Date
22nd May 2026
Time
12.30pm
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In loving memory of Frederick Joseph Birch 'Fred' who sadly passed away on 8th April 2026, aged 74 years

Much loved and missed, Daddy, Granddad and Friend to all.

He spent a lot of his life in wonderful places across the world, with the most fantastic stories, which he would readily tell you over a drink or 2. You could find him often in the Benbow Club which he was Chairman of for 25 years, right up until his passing.

A very clever man, if he couldn't fix it no one could! He was always ready to help and was always there for you if you needed him.

Missing him so much, now and forever.

Barbara Young donated £150 in memory of Frederick

From the Benbow Club

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Lisa Christall donated £30 in memory of Frederick

We didn’t know Fred for long but in that short time we knew what a wonderful and kind person he was, full of knowledge and lots of conversations with Lee. He will be sadly missed.

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James Tidbury donated £20 in memory of Frederick

Such a sad loss for the club

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Wayne Everett donated £100 in memory of Frederick

A great man who will be sorely missed. Thanks for everything Fred may you rest in peace.

Love

Wayne & Emma

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Elaine Horwood donated £100 in memory of Frederick

On behalf of Bowers Gifford U3A, in memory of Fred. He was a lovely man, always had time to stop & chat with everyone. He will be missed. Our thoughts & prayers to his family. Xx

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Oliver Roberts donated £50 in memory of Frederick

Rest in Peace Fred 🫶🏼

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Jacqui Gaskin donated in memory of Frederick

RIP Fred

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Hilary Bright donated £50 in memory of Frederick

In memory of a special man.

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Russ and Hilary Bright wrote

Farewell to our Best Man and great friend. With loads of love xxx

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Karen and Dave Watts wrote

Fred aka Mr Benbow, the place will be lost without you.
May you rest in eternal peace.xxx

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Stacy Sims wrote

A very kind gentleman that will be certainly missed I loved him about your stories. Rest in peace. Xx

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Helen Geeves wrote

A wonderful kind intetesting man who will be missed by so many. RIP special man. Xxxx

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Elaine Everett donated in memory of Frederick

Fred
Thanks for the memories…
Rest in Peace
Love
Elaine x

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