2009-06-05 12:33:33
A family physician who served Bridgewater residents for more than 40 years has passed away. Doctor Fred Prince was 81. He died at home yesterday. Doctor Prince was born in Kentville but served tirelessly as a family doctor in Bridgewater for decades after graduating Dalhousie medical school in 1956. In 1963, he organized the first medical clinic on the South Shore on Hillcrest Street, which housed three general practitioners and a dentist. He was also a huge supporter of music. Over the years, he was a member of the Gentlemen of Swing, the Don Warner Orchestra, the Chester Brass, the South Shore Concert Orchestra, the Bridgewater Fireman’s Band, and the Big Sound Band. Doctor Fred Prince is survived by his wife of 57 years Beatrice along with his children and grandchildren. A family service is being held next week in the Valley. Visitation will be on Monday night at Sweeny's funeral home in Bridgewater.
