Fredrick “Fred” Wenson, Jr., age 80, of Brockton, died February 26, 2021 at the Boston Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Lindsay) Wenson.
Fred was born in Queens, New York a son of the late Fredrick and Elizabeth (Javosky) Wenson. He lived in Brockton for over thirty-two years, previously living in Lakeville.
In 2003, Fred retired from ZEP industrial and commercial cleaning products after 37 years as a branch manager and sales representative.
In his free time, Fred enjoyed garden work, reading, cooking and keeping busy. He wasn’t one to sit around. He was a very involved member of Pearl Street Methodist Church where he was a trustee and treasurer for many years.
Fred will be remembered as a caring and gentle soul who was always ready to help anyone in need. He loved spending time with his family and was very proud of how he raised his children.
In addition to his wife Barbara, Fred is by survived by his sons Joseph Wenson and his wife Kerri of Andover and Douglas Wenson (Major Westport PD) and his wife Mehgan of Westport, MA and a step son Douglas Jenkinson of Brockton. He was the brother of Anna Rogers and her husband Edward of Rustberg, VA,; Alan Wenson and his wife Estelle of Bridgewater; Elizabeth Jara and her husband Manuel of Davis, CA; Guy Wenson of California and the late Carol Rue and her husband Alan. He also leaves five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday March 2, 2021 at the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont Street (rte.123) Brockton from 3-6pm followed by a funeral service. Burial will be at a later date in Melrose Cemetery. In following COVID guideline, masks must be worn and social distancing observed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred’s name may be made to the Pearl Street Methodist Church Trustee Fund, 415 Pearl Street, Brockton, MA 02301.