A Funeral Service for Fenelon will be celebrated in the Chapel at Kelly Funeral Home on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 12:30 PM, interment to St. George Cemetery at 3:00 PM.
Friends may pay respects at:
Kelly Funeral Home – Kanata Chapel
580 Eagleson Rd.
613-591-6580
St. George Cemetery
3924 Russel Rd.
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Fenny passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at the age of 93. Loving husband of Adelaide “Dela” for 62 years. Devoted father of Gina, Stanley and Kamla (Luke). Cherished grandfather of Wendel (Erica), Ruth and late Eric, and great-grandfather of Felix and Leo. Beloved brother of Yolanda and Alves and predeceased by Gangi and Bossuet. Fenny’s memory will always be cherished by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Tributes
Leave a tributeLove always, Steve and Thelma
We will pray for you and you pray for us!
Jim
I still walk the Mall and think of Fenny often; I believe his spirit still visits there as well because I have a warm feeling when I pass by the area he used to sit and greet his friends. I still miss him.
Best wishes,
Jim
We miss you today and always, specially today on your birthday Jan.30th.
We used to wish you each of your this special day.
We know now you are at Better Place, enjoying all the comforts, there is no pain, no worries, no cold or hot, Just is peace and only peace.
Dear Adelaide and all the family members, please cherish Fenny’s sweet memories that he has left behind.
May God bless you all.
Manjula and Madhusudan
Gina and Stanley
May God give peace to our dear friend Fenny’s soul. Also we pray that may God give lots of strength to bear this irreparable loss to you all.
Adelaide, you were caring, loving and devoted wife of your beloved husband. You took good care to maintain his health.
We take solace that you have a loving and caring family with you.
We missed terribly Fenny and you when you moved to Ottawa from Toronto. Our daughter Jasmine also is grieving and missing him.
He was athletic, caring, loving, respective and attentive to our conversations. We were sharing many subjects together. Quite often solving Jumbles in Toronto Star.
We always cherish his sweet memories.
May God bless you all.
Manjula and Madhusudan Kapadia
We continued to have a special bond, as the only sister among 4 brothers, despite the distance that separated us. You are always in my heart, Thank you for being my big brother Yolanda.
I never met you late husband and we have never met but my late father Alban Fernandes had a great deal of respect for him and over the years dad shared many stories of Fenny especially their glory days in Dar in hockey and cricket that I feel I knew him. I remember his late brother Gangy coming to the house in pugu road . Please accept our deepest symphaties over the loss of Fenny and find comfort with the memories that you shared. Regards Aaron Fernandes.
We were Fenny's neighbours in Dar for almost 12 years. My Dad ( Hilary ) and Fenny knew each other prior to being married at St Stanislaus boarding school ,Bandra. Fenny was very fond of my Dad and talked to my my Mum many times after my Dad passed away. My Dad often told me Fenny was an excellent soccer player who idolizing Stanley Matthews thus the naming of his son.
We had not seen Fenny and his family ever since they moved to Ottawa but we were very fortunate to visit the family this August when we visited Ottawa for a wedding. Fenny was so happy to see us and reminisced the good old days. He sang swahili and konkani songs for us. He will be truly missed as he was an inspiration to many a budding field hockey player. He will always stand out to be an impeccable fair referee on the playing field. Our prayer s are for him and his family. May his soul rest in peace.
and Adelaide. We will never forget those precious moments at the
Hazeldean Mall as part of the Mallrats group. We will always fondly
remember Fenelon who has left us to go to Heaven before the rest of us.
With Love,
Doris and Pierre
I know now after reading about your wonderful fulfilling life and the moving tributes that your name is spelt Fenny, but I have always thought of you as my Fanny Uncle.
You have been a part of my life and a part of our family life for as long as I can remember, I think going back to the 70s or early 80s in Toronto. You socialised with my Dad, racing and cards, but you became a father figure and friend by always taking an interest, honestly speaking your mind and always so very easy to talk to. I felt I could always be open with you.
I know my parents will miss you so much, as they valued your’s and Adelaide’s friendship, and spent hours talking to you.
Ironically I didn’t know so much about your life, and all that you have achieved, and this is a testament to the type of person you were, that you would ask questions and take an interest in others and not talk about yourself.
You loved cards, and games, as I do, and you introduced me to Rummikub which I play regularly and share with my friends. I still have kept safe your delicious recipe called ‘Fanny’s Mince’ that you cooked for us.
You would reminisce about your cat Ginger, that you had to painfully give away. I last spoke to you after your Birthday this year and you had the same strong voice , and I find it such a shock that you are not there, and I won’t talk to you and hear your voice again for real. I can hear you say, in your particular intonation ‘Jasmine, how’s that cat of yours?’ I will hear your voice forever in my heart.
My thoughts are very much with you, your family and dear Adelaide, who you loved, and who loved and looked after you.
You will truly be missed.
Love Jasmine
All the greeting cards that my father sent him for so many years in a row was for 31st Jan , uncle Fenny never corrected my dad, because he did not want to hurt his feelings that he has got his birth date wrong for all these years. Such nobleness and true caring for someone’s feeling is very rare for which he will always be remembered by us. My dad and Uncle Fenny were very close and respected each other a lot, they had very high regards for each other and very close although oceans apart from each other . I do not know if it is the strong brotherly bond or just a coincidence , my dad left for his heavenly abode two days after Fenny uncles birthday on Feb 01,2013 and Uncle Fenny followed for his heavenly journey two days after my dad’s birthday October 16,2018.
Uncle Fenny you will always be remembered and will surely be missed.
RIP.
Family of Bossuet Almeida
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing away of our dear friend Fenelon. Thelma remembers him as a great troque player but to me he was a very gentle soul and a great sportsman.
I can recollect him umpiring many of our field hockey games in Dar es Salaam and also in Canada. After every game he never failed to give us, young guys, like Denzil, Conrad, Oscar, and myself some coaching tips. He used to say to me, "Hey Stephen, don't be afraid to hit that damn ball harder".
It was a pleasure, a privilege and an honour to have known him.
He will be missed by us all. May his soul Rest in Peace, Amen.
God Bless him,
Stephen and Thelma D'Souza
I enjoyed watching the movies he made on the little projector that we managed to get working. I understood how hard it must be for a man who enjoyed sports all his life to have his mobility impaired, but talking to him over the phone you would never have an inkling of this.
Uncle Fenny had a successful life and he enjoyed it to the fullest. He always exhorted me to do the same. I shall always remember him for that.
Extending my sympathies to the family and all who will surely miss him.
Regards
Zito & Sharon Ferrao
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of our dear friend Fenelon.
We have very fond memories of all your visits to Tanganyika Packers and the lovely weekends we spent together playing Trook. You always made it very interesting by smacking us on our thighs and shouting “Trook”. What about the last few months that you stayed with me at the Kinondoni house before you came to Canada. At least we were reunited in Toronto where we further got to enjoy your company. We have nothing but fond memories of you. We love you and will miss you dearly!
Rest In Peace my dear friend until we meet again. Love you always, Steve and Thelma D’souza
Theresa Correia and family (Loretta/Scott, Llewellyn/Trudy/Lauren, Les)
Dear dad, there will always be a great big void in my life without you.
My heart felt condolences to you and your family for your great loss which will leave an ache in your hearts and a void in your lives.
It was indeed a privilege to know Fenelon and I am greatly saddened by his passing. I will cherish our many chats with him at the Hazeldean Mall over the past number of years where he was so inviting and engaging. I will miss his zeal for life, sense of humour and story telling. He was so genuinely interested in people and left you with a warm feeling.
May God bless his soul & draw him to His eternal abode. I wish you great courage to face the days ahead in your journey of grief.
Sincerely,
Jim
Joaquim and Philomena Mendes.
I'm Luke Fisher and I knew Fenelon for 34 years and I am very happy I did. He is the father of my wife Kamla. He's a man whose life involved three continents and so many things. There are some pics on this site, that show his athletic talents in the late 1940s - a true headline grabber. He spent his dynamic youth in both Africa and India - which made him a particularly distinct man. When young, sports was a great passion. I am so thankful that the family came to Canada in 1973. While Fenny stopped playing field hockey and soccer decades ago, he always kept a close eye on sports - and passed that on to his daughters. That's how I met my wife - in sport (field hockey). Fenny was a key to that.
His love for wife Adelaide - whom he called Dela - was evident all of the time. She was as devoted a wife as we will ever see. A sweet woman.
Leslie and Teresa
Fenny will always be remembered as a great leader who served Tanganyika/Tanzania for over twenty years, first as a hockey player, then as an official on THA, TOC, NSC and also umpiring many national and international matches. Of course, along hockey, he excelled in football, I recall him, Pinto and goalkeeper Oscar forming an outstanding defence for Goan Institute soccer team. John DeSouza and Mathew Andrade used to be the offensive force playing at Ilala stadium which I watched as a youngster! Fenny’s smile, respect for all, humble and positive approach was key to his acceptance at any event. I personally enjoyed great support from Fenny in organizing many international events as we also served on Tanzania Olympic Committee and our team work worked well with the sports authorities building strong relationships. This led to Tanzania’s participation in 1980 Mosco Olympics and 1978 Jamaica tournament, not to forget that we almost made it to Tokyo Olympics 1964 (cancelled two days before departure!).
We are very proud of Fenelon’s wonderful life and appreciate his contributions to sports and the youth.
Attached two photos - Fenny’s prime days!
RIP Fenelon Almeida!
Amen
Tochi & Guddi
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I got to know Fenny at the time of the Nairobi Gold cup tournament in Nairobi, Kenya when Dar Institute won the tournament. It is was nice to see all the pictures of his past sporting career which I understand was of a high standard. Sad to say that all the players from that Gold Cup have passed on and Mathew Andrades is the only survivor. All of them will meet in a happier place in Heaven.
I met Fenny in Toronto and got to know him better and like me, organised the GOA Gold cup tournament.
He was fine gentleman and never boasted of his achievements. The pictures speak for themselves.
May he rest in peace!
Charlie & Birdie(Deceased)
Don & Elaine
Leave a Tribute
Love always, Steve and Thelma
Uncle Fenny
Besides my grandfather, uncle Fenny was always the most interested in our soccer stories. He always had tips and tricks to share with us and stories of all his sports days back in the day. He would often try to sneak us money for treats and always had a good joke to share with us.
He will be truly missed and loved always.
My sincerest condolences to the entire family.
i remember many things about Fenelon. First and foremost was his love of family. I liked his by turns devilish and delicious sense of irony. He knew how to get a laugh. And didn't mind when the joke was on him. He was devoted to the horses and for reasons that always alluded me, the Toronto Star. He was always a natty (dapper or jaunty, if you prefer) dresser. Even in photos from his youth that you can see on this website he always seemed to be wearing a smart peaked cap. He looked great in white pants and a smart shirt. We did not agree much about politics but he always kept up with the news and was always true to his own principles and point-of view. He was a proud Canadian. More than once he told me it was the best place, bar none. Fenny's life seemed to be divided into three very full parts and we only got to share one of them with us. There was Tanzania, of course. His Bombay/Goa years and connections. And then Canada which took a lot of guts on his part and Adelaide's part as they were already middle aged and had three kids in tow when they came over. I first got to know Fenny at the wedding reception for Kamla and Luke that he co-hosted in Ottawa with my mother. It was a big day for him and for all of us. Barbara - Luke's mother and mine - really liked and respected Fenny a lot. I know the feeling was mutual and that bomd counts for a lot with us. Barbara was especialy fond of Fenny's singalongs with a playlist that included a few imperial ones that were still sung in my youth but not so much today. There are some lovely photos of the Fenelon and Barbara together and of my father and Fenny having a chinwag. Those pics are funny because they were very different physically but both wielded canes. I miss Fenny for his songs, his humour and his strong world views. But our family will not miss him but nearly as much as his 'Dela' and their kids. His sainted name, Fenelon, lives on in his great-grandson, FFF. Or Felix Fenelon Fisher. Given his youth, I am not sure Felix or his brother, Leo, will be able to recall Fenny except in pictures where they are with him. But thrir great-grandfather will surely remember them from his perch in heaven. He got a big kick out of those little guy. He got a big kick out of life. We remember him.