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Mark Tracey posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Hello Barb,Graham,and Alex.
I was saddened to hear of Fred's passing as I just learned of it. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you all. I truly remember countless times re golf and ski trips,etc. and our friendship. We had many laughs and good times. He was always cheerful, friendly and fun to be around. He had a wonderful passion for life and inspired us all! He will be remembered well! G.B.! Mark Tracey
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Nancy Wood McLean posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
I remember Fred as a little boy and I was so envious of Judy because she had two baby brothers and I wanted to have one too! The news about Fred was shocking and so sad. When Don called me at the end of October I knew it must be bad news and indeed the worst kind of news. He was just too young - the same age as my dad was. We always enjoyed it when Fred would drop over to the cottage by boat and occasionally I would see him when he visited his boys because they lived across the street from me.
To Barb and family, and to Judy, Dennis, Susan and Don and to the many others that I didn’t know well, my thoughts are with all of you. He will be so missed.
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Diana & Guy Steed posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2024
I am very saddened to hear of Fred's death. I had no idea he was ill. He was my cousin but several years younger than me. We hadn't seen one another for many years but I always enjoyed him when we did meet. Guy and I send our sincere sympathy to the family. He will be missed but happy memories will live on.
Sincere wishes, Diana (Wood) and Guy Steed
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Mike Milliken donated to Hospice Renfrew Inc.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Barb, Graham , Alec and Family- my sincere condolences.
Mike Milliken
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William Siebarth lit a candle
Friday, November 22, 2024
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Larry Schruder donated to Hospice Renfrew Inc.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Barb and Family - so many memories over the years - seems like only a few months ago that Fred dropped by the house unexpectedly for a great visit. Your family and your community are suffering a great loss - but hopefully with soothing memories to help you through the pain of loss. Our greatest sympathies as you you continue to walk the twisted paths of life.
Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Larry and Helen Schruder
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Rochelle Buxton posted a condolence
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Barb, I’m so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Sending hugs and sincere condolences to you and your boys.
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Kevin Lalonde posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Runge family. I knew Fred and his name sake uncle in Ottawa very well and called on them many time before moving to Toronto. Fred was a true gentleman and would discuss his paper as well as what what was happening at DFR Printing in Pembroke. The Ottawa Valley has lost a great man.
Kevin Lalonde, Vice President of Sales and Service, Heidelberg Canada (Retired)
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Liz Golder-Wall lit a candle
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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My deepest condolences Mrs. Runge and boys on the passing of your husband and father.
I worked at the Runge Newspapers for many years and I will never forget Fred as my boss - not just a boss but someone I considered a friend to me. He first became my boss with the merger of the Arnprior and Renfrew papers and later on offered me an opportunity to work in Carleton Place at a time in my life when things were on the gloomy side. I will never, never, forget his kindness, love of the newspaper business, and his calm an appreciative personality.
Also to all of Fred's family and friends, sorry for your deep loss. xo
Fred Runge - one of the good ones.
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Art Guenther posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Margot and I are so sorry to hear about Fred's passing. Our sincere condolences to you Barb, and the family. Fred was easy going and just a naturally likeable character. I will always remember him as the best roommate I ever had. After all, he introduced me to his famous pickled green tomatoes.
Art Guenther
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donna walsh posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Barb and the boys. So many fond memories of Fred and good times at the lake, whether a dockside chat or enjoying a fine Pinot Noir. His friendship was treasured and will be much missed.
Donna & Terry Walsh
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Bill Campbell posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Runge Family. My sincere condolences. I only met Fred about 12 years ago when I joined the super seniors at Renfrew Golf Club. Fred was a true gentleman and a dear friend. We golfers will miss his humour and wit on the golf course. This one truly affected me.
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Paul Burton posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Rest In Peace Fred. My sincere condolences to Barb and family. Fred was a true gentleman.
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Sue Metcalfe posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Our sincere condolences, Barb and family. I remember Fred always smiling during our planning classes at Waterloo and at the many Plan '74 reunions thereafter you drove so far to attend. Fred was a special person who will be deeply missed. May the memories of your life together give you comfort in the days ahead.
Sue Metcalfe and Richard Wah Kan
Mono, Ontario
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Anne and George Maron posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Dear Barb,Dennis,Hazel and the Runge familly,
Our condolences to all of you on the passing of Fred,
We have good memories of meeting Fred on several occasions when we visited from Sydney, Australia.
His smile and wit is etched in our memory.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Anne and George Maron
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Mary Bien posted a condolence
Monday, November 18, 2024
Dear Barb and Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Fred’s passing.
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
May his memory be a blessing and comfort you always.
Mary Bien
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Ian Robertson posted a condolence
Monday, November 18, 2024
Barb and family, my condolences at Fred's passing. I know how hard it is to maintain the relevance of community newspapers in this day and age. We lost the Whitehorse Star after a 100 years of publishing this year and the fact he could keep the paper going successfully through modernizing is a testimony to his capabilities. I missed you both at our 50th anniversary last May. It sounds like he had a good retirement but that is no substitution for a good life cut short. The profile picture on the write up at the funeral home is bang on - ne always had a smile when we were all together at university. I always thought you both were a natural couple and wasn't surprised when you married! I always enjoyed seeing you both at many of our reunions.
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Bruce and Beth Bailey posted a condolence
Monday, November 18, 2024
Bruce and I (Beth MacKinnon) went to school with Fred. He was an all round nice guy. Our deepest sympathy
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Jason Marshall posted a condolence
Monday, November 18, 2024
Barb and family
I was very saddened to hear of Fred's passing, and though we hadn't crossed paths in some time, I still thought of him often.
Fred was my first "big boss" in the newspaper industry, and through the years we also became friends and I will miss the chats we had about everything from beer to golf, to strolls down memory lane about those early years at the Mercury and Chronicle-Guide.
Please accept condolences from our family to yours.
Jason, Bailey, Gabriel & Asher
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Lawrence Duff posted a condolence
Monday, November 18, 2024
To Dennis and the Runge Family
Please accept my sincere condolences on your brother's passing.
Lawrence Duff
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Brian Smith and Janet Crook posted a condolence
Monday, November 18, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Barb and family. Fred, Janet and I spent many hours together in our younger years when we all lived in Caledonia during Fred's time in the Haldimand-Norfolk Regional Planning Department. We have many great memories of those years including Fred and Barb's wedding in Niagara and the times when we visited with each other those many years ago. Barb, stay strong and cherish the good and many memories you have of Fred. You are in our prayers.
Brian Smith and Janet Crook, Brantford ON
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Mr JOHN JUNG posted a condolence
Monday, November 18, 2024
We are saddened to hear about Fred's passing. Our condolences to Barb and the entire Runge family. Earlier this year our Planning School celebrated our 50th year since graduation. Thoughts of Fred and Barb were with us then. Fred's memory will continue on among our classmates as we celebrate our class' friendship for years to come.
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Terry Boutilier posted a condolence
Monday, November 18, 2024
Truly sad to hear of the passing of Fred. We had many a good time during school at UW. Please accept our sincerest condolences Barb.
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Jeannette Hlavach posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Funny, kind, generous. Fred has been a delight to know since our university days. Our thoughts are with Barb, the “boys” Graham and Alec, and Jennifer a special niece. Jeannette & Bill
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Tom Gray posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Sincere condolences to Barbara and all the family.
I enjoyed many days on the golf course with Fred in past years.
Tom Gray
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Elizabeth Ann Howson posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2024
One of the best - a wonderful friend for more than 50 years. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you Barb, Graham and Alec. Liz and Greg
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Bernie M posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2024
My sincere condolences to Barb, Graham, Alec and family. Fred took a chance on me in 1986 and employed me full time and that continued for over 20 years. I would not be where I am today if he had not taken that chance. For that I am forever great full . Fred taught me how to drink scotch on my 40th birthday at an annual ski trip (la Brie Ski) at Mt Tremblant and the rest is history. I was glad to have had a friendship outside of work. Going to miss seeing you on the ski hills and having little chats..rest in peace Fred
Bernie Mahusky
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James Elliot lit a candle
Sunday, November 17, 2024
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Rest in peace Fred. It was a pleasure to know you and see you at/on the lake!
My Condolences to the whole Runge family!
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Ron Wilson posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2024
I am very sorry to learn of Fred’s passing. Jane and I send sincere condolences to Barb, Graham, Alec and the family.
Ron Wilson
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Robert Pelletier posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2024
To Barb, Graham, Alex, so sorry about Fred’s passing, I will miss him a lot, a really good friend.
We will have a glass of red wine in Fred’s memory on the first day of skiing this season.
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Leona Armstrong posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2024
I worked for Fred at the Renfrew Mercury and found him to be a genuinely nice man with a friendly smile and a gentle nature and always a gentleman! Sincere sympathy to Barb and family ! May he RIP
Leona Armstrong
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Clay Dawdy posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Alec and Family.......Sincere Condolences ,,,,,,Clay, Lorna and Brad Dawdy
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Deb and Iain Fullerton posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Dear Barb and family, we're so sorry for your loss. Fred was a truly nice guy, and knew how to enjoy life. Everyone who knew him will have good memories of him, as we do.
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Jim & Shirley Badgley lit a candle
Sunday, November 17, 2024
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Barb and boys
We are so sorry to hear of Fred's passing, what a great person he was, also the best boss we ever worked for. Remembering the Fridays he would do his valley run leaving our place in Arnprior at that time, sit back have a few beers, eat supper, had some super times with him and you,
He will be sorely missed by us. Our hearts go out to you and your family. He will never be forgotten
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Renee posted a condolence
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Dear Barb, I’m so sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you, the boys and the family.
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Reina DeVries posted a condolence
Saturday, November 16, 2024
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Fred's passing. We always had time to reminisce about the paper each time we would meet. My sincere condolences to Barb and the family during this most difficult time. May God bless you all.
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Dodie Bailey posted a condolence
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Barb, Graham and Alec, we have so many wonderful memories of Fred over the years. He will be missed. Keeping you in prayer during this sad time.
Myles and Dodie
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Margo Church posted a condolence
Saturday, November 16, 2024
So sad to hear of the sudden passing of Fred. Sincere sympathy to Barb and the boys and their families. Fred was a great guy to work for and was respected by many.
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Greg Savicky posted a condolence
Saturday, November 16, 2024
My prayers are with the family at this sad time. I will always remember Fred sitting cross legged at the golf club waiting for our ringer board scores as well as his soft hand chips ( a master )on the corse
We had some great talks the last few months. Rest in peace buddy.
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Cheri Craig posted a condolence
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Dear Barb and family. My sincere condolences, so sad to read of Fred’s passing. I certainly enjoyed working with him at The Renfrew Mercury.
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