LAWSON, Fred
November 26, 1938 – November 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fred Lawson. Fred is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Stacey (Dave) and Lori (Eugene).
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Edanna, and his son, Greg (Lissa).
To his grandchildren, Fred his was nothing short of a legend. He will be deeply missed by Chaussie (Shaun), Colin (Britta), Mallory, Kendra (Zach), Atticus, Silas, and Connor, as well as his great-grandson, Aiden. He will also be missed by his beloved family cat, Moonshine.
Fred had a great love for family, sports, and music. Over the years, Fred formed many lasting friendships through both work and golf, and he treasured the people he met along the way. Anyone who knew Fred knew that he lived life BIG. He had a larger-than-life presence, loved deeply, enjoyed life fully, and left a lasting impression on the many people fortunate enough to know him. His family, his friendships, and the memories he created will be his legacy.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Juravinski Hospital, with special thanks to the F4 Surgical Oncology Unit and ICU, for the care and compassion shown to Fred and his family.
A Celebration of Fred’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Air Force Association, 128 King Street East, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 6Y6. Family and friends are invited to come together to share stories, raise a glass, and celebrate a man who truly lived life BIG.
