MARYLAND - Frederick Matthew Adair, 72, passed away at home on May 4, 2022.

He was born Nov. 5, 1949, in Oneonta, the son of Robert Gordon and Rita (Friery) Adair.

Fred graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus.

He married his high school sweetheart, Kathrina Houghton on Sept. 4, 1970.

He was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1968 until 1972 as a boatswain mate.

Fred retired from Amphenol in Sidney after 34 years of employment.

He was a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts.

He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, working in his yard, playing cards and spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching the Weather Channel and his Western movies. He most especially enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and love for all his dogs both past and present.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Kathrina Adair; children, Tina (Brad) Brundege, Kurt Adair and Ina (Ron) Howland; grandchildren, Alex, Dylan and Leah, Ashley (Zach) and Courtney (Geoff); great-grandsons, Elliot and Oliver; brother, Robert (Eileen) Adair; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; and sister, Pat Rice.

A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 15, at Schenevus VFW, 16 Main St., Schenevus.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Freddie's name may be sent to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Oneonta, NY 13820 or Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 NY-28, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Arrangements are with Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St., Worcester.

Share condolences at www.hellerskinnerfh.com.