From Eric Keys:
FRASER, Douglas Mark
FRASER, Douglas Mark - 72. It is with great sadness that the family mourns
the passing of Doug Fraser of Halifax, formerly of Cumberland County. Doug
died Sunday, September 16, 2007, at home after a long and courageous battle
against diabetes. Born April 20, 1935, in Riverview, Cumberland Co., he was
a son of Irene (Teed) Fraser of Oxford and the late Norman Angus Fraser.
Doug will be dearly missed by his soul mate and loving wife, the former
Joyce Murphy, after an incredible 52 years of marriage. Doug is also
survived by his children, Debbie (Phil) Roy, Lower Sackville; Michael
(Alice) Fraser, Lower Sackville; Sue Fraser, Lake Echo; and Shelley (Rod)
Ellis, Hammonds Plains; grandchildren, Alyson and Andrew Roy, Ryan and
Alexander Fraser, Bradley and Jalen Ellis, and many close family members and
dear friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Herbert John Fraser. Doug
had a successful career with Canfor/Canwell Limited. During his retirement
he spent many happy years in Bridgewater, Lorneville, Cumberland County and
Amherst. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, camping and spending time with his
family. Doug will always be remembered for his incredibly positive outlook
on life and his strong will to live, love and laugh. His family, who was the
most important part of his life, can share many wonderful memories. Grampy
was a role model for his grandchildren whom he supported, teased and loved
dearly. Doug's positive and amazing spirit will be forever in our hearts.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the truly caring nurses
of the Dialysis Unit, Dixon Building, VG Site, QEII, and to all the QEII
hospital staff who helped Doug over the past four years. Cremation has taken
place. A celebration of Doug's life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September
20, in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main St., Oxford (447-2930). In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association,
Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch, or Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia. Condolences may be e-mailed to:
macdiarmid@...
Chronicle Herald, Tuesday, September 18, 2007