Frederick Albon

Frederick Donald "Freddie" Albon, age 72, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at War Memorial Hospital. Freddie was born on October 21, 1945, in Sault Ste., Marie, Michigan to the late Earl and Violet (Massey) Albon. Freddie graduated from Sault High School, class of 1966. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. He earned the rank of Specialist 4 while serving in Germany as a tracked vehicle mechanic. Freddie married Patricia Cook on December 18, 1971, at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. He was a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and worked as a carpenter the majority of his life. Freddie enjoyed NASCAR, Detroit Lions football, and gardening. He also enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, and bonfires. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. Freddie is survived by his wife: Patricia Albon; three daughters: Mallinda (Joel) Lumsden of Dafter, MI, Tammy (Doug) Graham of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sheena (Kyle) Adams of Sault Ste. Marie, MI: seven grandchildren: Dalton Duane Graham, Dayton Douglas Graham, Joshua Frederick Lumsden, Matthew Joseph Lumsden, Iris Patricia Adams, Merryl Elizabeth Adams, and Korbin Douglas Adams. Freddie is also survived by five siblings: Mary Lou (Raymond) LaJoie of Barbeau, MI, Charlie (Kathy) Albon of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Elizabeth (Roy) Hoath of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Robert (Nancy) Albon of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Thomas (Mary) Albon of Linden, MI. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Violet Massey, a brother: Earl Joseph "Bun" Albon; two sisters: Barbara (Eugene) Pietrangelo and Bernadette Albon. Freddie was very fond of his in-laws, the "Cook" family, including Patricia's 14 siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held from 10 AM until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at the C.S. Mulder Funeral Home for family and friends. A memorial service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders, 5501 US 131 S., Petoskey, MI, 49770.

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Frederick Albon

October 21, 1945 - July 6, 2018