KENT, Frederick David Kent- Peacefully at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday September 23, 2019 in his 88th year. Husband of Joan Elaine Kent (Nee Grant) and father of Michael Dwayne Kent (Sheri) and David Scott Kent. Grandfather of Andrew, Phillip Aaron and Eric Kent (their mother Angela). Fred is also survived by his sister-in-law Marlene Kent of Hendersonville, N.C. and brother-in-law Douglas Grant of Simcoe, niece Julie Shapiro, nephews Jeffrey Kent, Gregory Grant and Gary Grant as well as several cousins. Predeceased by his parents Frederick and Janet (Jones) Kent, brother Douglas Kent and sister-in-law Carol Grant. Fred’s 36-year educational career included positions of teacher, vice principal and principal in Hamilton, Waterford, Simcoe, Townsend and Courtland, retiring in 1988. Fred was a member of Old Windham United Church since 1963 serving as an Elder and Council Chairperson. He played an active role as a Simcoe Lions Club Past President and Life Member of Lions International. Fred enjoyed his years of community contribution with Lynn Valley Boy Scouts, Regional Police Commission, Simcoe Housing Authority, Norfolk General Hospital, Area and Regional Councils, Norfolk County Fair and the Norfolk District of the Retired Teachers of Ontario. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 27th at Old Windham United Church, 30 Glendale Cres. Simcoe from 1 – 4:30 pm with a brief Service of Remembrance at 1:00 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Serenity Burial and Cremation Services, 361 Main St. Port Dover (226) 290-9093. Those wishing to make a donation in Fred’s memory are asked to consider Old Windham United Church or a charity of their choice. Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialandcremation.com