Fred W. Curtis, 81, beloved husband of Margaret Slagle Curtis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30th at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene, Oregon with family members at his side. Fred was born in Troy, NY, April 4, 1926, son of the late Dr. Stephen H. and Frances M. Curtis. Along with his wife of 59 years (Peg) he is survived by his children; Tina Curtis-Clifford of Eugene, OR; Fred W.(Kathy)Curtis, Jr. of Bay Harbor Islands, FL and Frances Henderson of Hartford, CT. He is also survived by grandchildren: F. William(Dawn)Curtis IV of Lehigh Acres, FL; Tracy(Jay)Fleming of Tamarac, FL; William Clifford of Portland, OR, Kerry Clifford, Portland, OR and Betsy Clifford of Salem, OR along with 3 great grandsons, and several nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his brother Stephen H. Curtis, Jr., and sister, Marion Curtis Lansing. He was educated in Troy schools and graduated from Lansingburgh High School, class of 1944. He served in World War II in the U.S. Coast Guard and then attended Russell Sage, Men's Division. Fred left Russell Sage to join his father in the operation of the family businesses, Fred W. Curtis Co, Inc. and Curtis Pharmacy and Paints, Inc. with the addition of Curtis Pools. Fred became a member of Lions Clubs International by joining the Troy Lions Club in 1951. He was the first District Governor from the Troy Lions Club, serving in 1981-82. Lions International awarded Fred the Melvin Jones Fellowship award, which is given in recognition of a commitment to humanitarian work and one of the highest honors given in Lionism. Fred was also Past President and Chairman of the Lions Eye Bank in Albany, and he was a board member for over 30 years and became a life member when the Saratoga Lions Club presented him with this honor. In conjunction with the Troy Lions Club while he was head of the Youth Exchange Committee, Fred and Peg offered their home for over 12 years to many exchange students from France and Austria. While a resident of Troy, Fred was a member, Past President and Board member of the Troy Club. He also was a member of the group that was successful in promoting the Congressional acknowledgment that Sam Wilson was the progenitor of the national symbol of Uncle Sam. After he and his family moved to Eagle Mills he became involved with the American Red Cross and their Learn to Swim Program. He was Supervisor of the Town of Brunswick 1970-74, and was later appointed Chairman of the Town's Assessment Review Board. He was also one of the original promoters of the Grafton Lakes State Park and later served as Chairman of the Grafton Lakes State Park Commission. In 1984, he was named "Uncle Sam Citizen of the Year" by the Uncle Sam parade committee. Upon their retirement to Fort Myers, FL in 1986 Fred kept busy with various organizations. He, of course, joined the Fort Myers Lions Club and was named Lion of the Year three times. He became a 100% attendance member in 2006. He was a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants; Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S.; General Society of Colonial Wars; and National Society Sons of the American Revolution where he served in this chapter as Treasurer for 18 years and President for two. He also served the Florida State Society as Vice President for two years and earned the Patriot Medal, which is the State's highest award. Through his activities, political experiences, and particularly through his community Service, Fred touched the lives of many people and will be missed by all.