Passed away at his home in Ottawa, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved father of Robert, David, and Amanda. Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Malcolm, and Charlotte. Loving brother of Kathy (Glenn), and Ann (Dave), predeceased by his brother John. Son of the late Johann Schatz and late Annie Schatz (nee Liske). Fred is fondly remembered by Maxine Schatz and his son-in-law Steve.
Family and friends are invited to Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), for a visitation on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 12 noon until the time of the Memorial Service in Beechwood’s Sacred Space at 1 p.m. Interment to take place in the National Military Cemetery located at Beechwood Cemetery. For those who wish to donate in Fred’s memory, you may do so towards a charity that is close to your heart.
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Geoffrey Mawdesley
Blaine Duffley
Fred was a pillar of enthusiasm for the submarine community. I will always remember with fondness his patience for my pedantic questions about his sonars when I was new to boats. He always brought a smile to my face whenever I ran into him over the years. My heartfelt condolences to the Schatz family.
Rodger Purcell
My sincerest condolences to Fred's family and friends. I am one the many Directorate of Quality Assurance members to have worked with Fred over the last decade. Fred was dedicated to his work and enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks Fred for all you taught me, I will miss you, rest easy my friend.
Denis Lafrance
Sincere condolences to the family and friends. I met Fred 10 years ago and he has been my LCQM partner in crime for the last five years and thought me a lot about Navy and subs. You will be missed Fred, rest in peace.
M. Lima
Sad news... my sincere condolences to all the family.
Pirouz Agharokh
Fred I had the pleasure of knowing and working with you in the last couple of decades, you will be dearly missed and will live through our hearts for as long as we live. God bless
David Soule
I sailed with Fred in the late 70's and early 80s. He was a dedicated submariner and sonarman. I remember his laugh and willingness to help a young officer qualify and learn the ropes of the submarine sonar world. His dedication and devotion to SAOC was reflected in the time and care he put into producing the branch newsletter - always newsworthy and reminded all of why we served in boats. RIP Fred. My sincere condolences to your family and friends.
Ketan Trivedi
Knew Fred from the last few years: great colleague, mentor and guide.
A professional to core, with a great sense of duty first, but also humor.
Grateful to have known you Fred and thank you.
Marcel Hallé
I enjoyed sailing with Fred. He was a great guy with a big heart, always giving of himself for the greater good - be it at sea or ashore. The legacy he’s left both in and out of uniform is profound. He will certainly be missed by all - rest in peace my friend.
Michelle Pradel
I only recently had the pleasure to get to know Fred through his nephew. I'm glad we were able to take him for brunch in his last birthday while we were visiting Ottawa. He will be missed at Summer BBQ on the west coast.
My sincere condolences to Fred’s family. I first met Fred on ON in 1972 and quickly came to realize that he was a unique person and an excellent tradesman. I could go on telling tales of Fred’s life, one might say that it would be extensive. Fred lived his life believing he had a special place in this world and he did. He loved submarines and the people that served in them. I know that I’m going to miss him since he was a special person that I truly admired. Until we meet again my friend, you have the watch.