Frederick Alfred Nielsen of Milk River Alberta, beloved husband of the late Irene Jean Nielsen, passed away peacefully at home in Milk River on October 2, 2023, at the age of 72 years.
Fred was born in Oakville, Ontario to Alfred Peter Nielsen and Mary Ellen Varley Nielsen on November 22, 1950.
Fred was the owner/ operator of Silver Spoon Antiques in Calgary and the Milk River Area. He loved collecting, purchasing, and selling various types of antiques and collectables. His other interests included building, buying, and selling Vintage Vehicles. A hobbyist at heart, Fred loved cooking for friends in Alberta and Utah, making homemade wine, amazing jams, playing the slots, and writing beautiful poems.
Fred is survived by his sister, Laura Judith Grice (Ralph); brothers Peter Nielsen, and Eric Nielsen; he was a beloved uncle to many nieces, nephews, and a loving grandfather to Jennifer and Jodie and their families.
Besides his loving wife, Frederick is predeceased by his parents Alfred Peter Nielsen, Mary Ellen Varley Nielsen, and sister Gwennith Nielsen.