By Earl Seitz

Former longtime president of KIBIHT has died

Oct 18, 2018 | 11:42 AM

KAMLOOPS — A longtime president of the Kamloops International Bantam Hockey Tournament has passed away.

Fred Cavanagh died yesterday after a short battle with cancer.

He had been associated with the Bantam Tournament for most of its first 40 years — and had served as the tournaments president for 14 years before stepping down in 2007.

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Fred Cavanagh is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Donna and sons Chris and Bill, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A memorial service is set for next Friday, October 26 at 11am at Schoenings.

Fred Cavangh was 73.

by Earl Seitz

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