Frederick E. Welsh, Jr.
Frederick E. Welsh, Jr, formerly of Milton in Hingham, died Saturday, May 16, at the South Shore Hospital following a brief illness. He was 78. Fred was born in Boston grew up in Milton, graduating from Milton High School, Class of 1959. He attended Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. As a teenager Fred spent many hours working on his old Ford cars, which led to a lifetime career as an automotive mechanic. He started his career with Delaney Chevrolet and finished his career with Columbia Oldsmobile in Hanover.
He was a resident of Hingham for the past 54 years. In 1973 he purchased an old farm property in Phillips, Maine where he spent many enjoyable hours mowing the fields, walking and enjoying the Maine countryside.
Fred was the beloved husband of Sandra Welsh, to whom he was married for 54 years. Beloved father of Christopher Welsh of Hingham and Lynne Welsh of Kingston.
Private Funeral Services where held at Milton Cemetery.
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A very kind person. Sorry for the loss.
We are sad about Fred passing over the bridge of life. He was one handy neighbor to us in Maine,,,always happy to help w mechanical problems we had with tractors, mowers, ATV.s etc. We will miss Fred…He was one of a kind. God bless his soul and his family.
I have fond memories of chatting with Fred in his garage or his car having on of his “cold” Buds. He was quite a guy and a hell of a mechanic. He will be missed by those who knew him.
My sincere condolences to Fred’s family at this time. May peace be with Fred and his family at this difficult time. He fought the fight and I pray he is now at peace. I ask for comfort for Sandy and the family.
I am very sad to hear that Fred is gone. I’ve known Fred since I was a little kid. I played with Chris and Lynne, and Sandy was just the best, coolest mom. Fred was a great person, a warm, kind man, and a good neighbor. I’m sad that I won’t get to visit him in Phillips anymore. Fred will be deeply missed on the Weld Road.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Fred…. He is now at peace. A special comfort for his family at this time of sorrow…… My condolences to the family and my good friend Sandy.