John R. 'Jack' Fredericks, 71

MILLSBORO - John R. "Jack" Fredericks, 71, of Millsboro (Long Neck), formerly of Tuckerton, N.J., passed away on Oct. 27, 2009. He was born on Jan. 27, 1938, in Nanticoke, Pa., son of the late Gilbert and Edyth Thomas Fredericks. He was a retired truck driver. He loved his family, and was a strong willed person who valiantly fought against chronic illnesses for several years. He loved to work in his yard, to paint and to work on birdhouses. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Louise M. Fredericks of Millsboro; five children, his sons, Richard John Fredericks and his wife Jennifer of Egg Harbor City, N.J., Robert Jay Fredericks of West Creek, N.J., and Joseph G. Fredericks and his wife Sherry of Camden, his daughters, Luann Cimino of Millsboro, and Janel Rawstern and her husband Rocky of Central Point, Ore.; and six grandchildren, Melissa, Christopher, Angela, Robert, Mark, and Joshua; and one great-grandchild, Madison. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Contributions to either the Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot's Way, Milford, DE 19963; or to the Tunnel Cancer Center, Beebe Medical Foundation, 424 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com