Passed away peacefully on October 19, 2009 at 67 years of age. Dear son of the late Charles and Agnes Bender. Beloved brother of Barbara (the late Gordon) Sarll, Melvin (Lily), John (Elaine), Vera (Tom) Kell, and George. Loving step-father of Mary. Fred will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and his dear friend Mabel Brown. If you so desire, donations to the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Cremation has taken place. On Friday, family and friends are invited to visit after 10am followed by a Memorial Service 11am at Parkwood Gospel Temple- Fitch Chapel (3005 Temple Drive). Arrangements entrusted to Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave.