Frederick E Wilde

Hampton- Frederick E. Wilde, 93, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1931, in Natick, MA to the late Hollis E. Wilde, Sr. and Dorothy (Dawson) Wilde. Raised in Wellesley, MA, he graduated from Wellesley High School, class of 1948. It was during his high school years that he met Dorothy “Dottie” Carpenter, the love of his life, whom he married on April 12, 1952. Fred shared over 40 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Dottie, and was left broken-hearted when their time and years together were cut short due to her early passing in 1993. Following his high school graduation, Fred earned an associate degree in 1950 from Boston University. He went on to serve his country honorably in the Air Force, working in radio communications from 1951 to 1955. Fred continued his education and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the College of Business Administration, Boston University in 1960. Fred began a long and fulfilling career working at Liberty Mutual in Boston, MA in 1956. In 1970, he and his family relocated to Hampton Falls, and he began working at Liberty Mutual’s Portsmouth office. During his career, he held various positions, beginning as an auto underwriter and moving up the ranks to become supervisor, assistant manager, and ultimately held the title of New England Division Personal Underwriting and Production Manager for several years until his retirement. Fred enjoyed his work and proudly dedicated 35 years to Liberty Mutual before retiring in 1991. Fred also dedicated his time to serving his community. He participated in youth associations in both Wellesley, MA and Hampton, NH and notably served as president for the Wellesley, MA Jaycees in 1966. Fred later served as a member of the Winnacunnet School Board, representing the town of Hampton Falls from 1984 to 1987, and he was the longtime treasurer for the Hampton Falls School District, working in this role from 1974 to 2007. Described by many as a kind and gentle man with a timely wit, Fred was well-liked, admired and respected throughout his long life. He was a highly devoted and supportive husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who loved and cherished every minute spent with his family and friends, and an individual who always put the needs of others before his own. Those who knew him well, understood his deep passion for sports as both a fan and a participant. Most weeks he could be found on the golf course, bowling, or playing bridge, cribbage and other card games in his spare time. In his younger years, he loved coaching his children’s teams, attending their games, and traveling with them extensively to support and cheer them on. Though a lover of all sports, it was baseball/softball that held a special place in Fred’s heart. He was a leading member of his high school baseball team and continued his passion for playing in leagues and tournaments throughout the years. He often traveled to Massachusetts to play softball with his various league and tournament teams and continued his participation well into his seventies. Fred was also known for his meticulous nature, especially when it came to keeping his lawn and yard in immaculate shape, and he was always willing and able to help others do the same. He and Dottie found great joy in gathering with friends for monthly dinner bridge parties, hosting card game nights with visiting relatives and friends, or just playing cribbage on the side porch with his good friend and neighbor. Fred also looked forward to his annual trips to Bermuda, where he was often joined by his brother, his sister-in-law, and his longtime friends from his years of living in Massachusetts. Fred was a remarkable individual who lived all parts of his long life well as he touched the lives of others in many special ways. Left to cherish his memory are his three children Susan Olivier of Leominster, MA, Glenn Wilde of Dover, and Gary Wilde of Newmarket. He also leaves behind grandchildren Kyleigh and Emma Olivier, Shannon Wilde, Brett Wilde and his wife Brandi, great-grandchildren Beau and Beckham, his sister-in-law Diane Wilde, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Fred was predeceased by his beloved brother Hollis E. “Peter” Wilde, Jr. and his daughters-in-law Pamela Wilde and Carol Wilde. Visitation will be held from 10 AM to 11 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Services will be held immediately following visitation, with burial to take place in Westview Cemetery, Hampton Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred’s memory to Compassus Hospice, 1 Bedford Farms Drive STE 201, Bedford, NH 03110.

Frederick E Wilde

February 9, 1931 - March 22, 2024