Frederick Carl Westerlund, age 84, of Brockton, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Mass General Hospital in Boston. His wife of over 59 years, Marie (Voci) and his sons Fred and Chris were by his side.

Fred was born on October 28, 1939 in Brockton to the late Ivar Westerlund and Phyllis (Ottaviani) (Westerlund) Kendrick. He was the step-son of the late Bertram Kendrick. Fred was a 1957 graduate of Brockton High School and Boston Technical Institute. He worked for the Foxboro Company for 30 years as an electromechanical engineer.

Fred was a West Little League coach for many years and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. He had many interests, including reading, gardening, hiking, fishing and photography. He enjoyed traveling and especially wintering in Florida. His greatest pride and joy were his grandchildren, attending their events and activities or just being with them.

In addition to his wife Marie, Fred is survived by his sons Fred II and his wife Chryssa of Virginia and Chris (BFD) and his wife Kerry of Brockton, his grandchildren Nicholas, Joseph, Hailey and John of Virginia and Megan, Steven, Lauren and Brian of Brockton.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton from 9-10am. A Funeral Mass will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 10:30am followed by burial in Melrose Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred’s name to the Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114

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