John Willie Fraser
Born In: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: December 3rd, 1935
Passed in: Point Aconi, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: December 25th, 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father John Willie Fraser, 75, of Point Aconi on Christmas morning.
Born in Bras d'Or, Dec. 3, 1935, he was the last remaining son of the late Willie R. and Rachel Fraser.
Dad was the Captain and proud owner of the W.R. Fraser 1, he was a lifelong fisherman and loved being on the water. Dad could turn his hand at almost anything and had many talents. He loved fiddle music, which he listened to often. He is greatly loved and will be greatly missed by his surviving family and many friends.
Surviving is his son, Joey (Laura Lee), Point Aconi; his daughters, Joanne (Paul) Lynk, Sydney, Paula (Blaise), Little Pond, Judy (Diane), St. John's, N.L.; grandchildren, Melissa, Kate, Jonathan, Josh, Paul; and his sister, Sally (Peter) Mansfield, Bras d'Or; and many nieces and nephews.
John Willie was predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret (Cook) Fraser in 2005, brothers, Russell, Rannie (his twin), Duel, Buddy and Johnny, sisters, Mary, Theresa, Betty and Anne.
We the family would like to send a special thank you out to the Florence Fire Department and the EMS responders for their great effort in trying to help our dad.
At Dad's request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or with Rev. Peter McLeod officiating.
Donations in John Willie's memory may be made to a charity of choice.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
