Frederick "Fred" F. Davis

HOLDEN – Frederick “Fred” F. Davis, 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Born in Beverly and raised in North Quincy, Fred was the son of the late Forrest M. and Sarah (Bonner) Davis and lived the last 38 years in Holden.

Fred was a graduate of Archbishop Williams High School, class of 1957. After attending Northeastern University, Fred enlisted in the United States Coast Guard where he honorably served his country from 1958 to 1962. He remained in the Coast Guard Reserve for the following two years and spent 25 years working at Whiting Milk Company in Charlestown and Dairylea Inc. In 1979, Fred took a customer service position at Astrofoam Inc., where he worked over 20 years retiring as the general manager before they were bought by Tuscarora Inc. After his retirement, Fred worked over 11 years at The Masonic Home in Charlton assisting residents with their transportation needs.

Fred’s life was centered on his strong faith and love of family. He was a devout member of St. Mary’s Church in Jefferson and the parish's Knights of Columbus #14298 where he served as Charter Grand Knight. His affiliation with the Knights of Columbus spanned over a 60-year period which included memberships in John Cardinal Wright Fourth Degree Assembly where he served a Past Faithful Navigator and a member of its Honor Guard; a Past District Deputy for the State of Mass, Class of 2011; New Council Development Director and State Education Director; Central MA representative of the State Charity Fund, On-line membership Recruitment Director and Worcester Diocese Public Relations Chairman for the state. Fred was also a Knight Commander in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre – Northeastern District Lieutenancy, The First Friday Club in Worcester and the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Worcester.

First and foremost, Fred cherished his time spend with family and friends. He could light up a room with his heartwarming smile and captivate the listener with his insatiable Irish wit and storytelling. He was proud of his children and grandchildren and their many accomplishments. He will live forever in the hearts for those who knew and loved him particularly his family and the “First Friday” dinner gang.

He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 52 years, Janet M. (Doucette) Davis; three daughters, Kathleen A. Scialoia and her husband, Pasquale of Hyde Park, Deborah M. Williamson and her husband, Richard of Monterey, California and Jeanne M. Bell and her husband, Joseph of Roslindale; a brother, Robert Davis and his wife, Diane of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; a sister, Elizabeth Trasavage and her husband, Ronald of Sudbury; five grandchildren, Christina, Domenic and John Scialoia and Anthony and Luca Bell; nephews and nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Fred’s family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 23, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, at St. Mary’s Church, 114 Princeton St., Jefferson. Interment with military honors will be held privately at Grove Cemetery in Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Church, P.O. Box 2200, Jefferson, MA 01522. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please sign the guest book on this page.