C.L.Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish, NS, 902-863-2984
William Daniel "Bill" Fraser
1931 - 2015
Visitation Information
Visitation
January 16, 2015
Visitation Time
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm
Visitation Location
C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday January 17, 2015
Service Time
11:00 am
Service Location
St. Ninian Cathdearl
Requested Charity
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Fraser,
William "Bill" Daniel, 83, West River,
Antigonish County passed away in the Halifax Infirmary on January 13,
2015 after a short illness.
Born
in Antigonish he was the son of the late Daniel A. and Margaret
(Powderly) Fraser from South Side Harbour.
Bill
studied engineering at St. F.X. University and had an illustrious
province wide career within the private sector and the Department of
Transportation. He also cofounded Smith and Fraser Mobiles Homes and
dedicated several years to establishing the
business.
In his retirement years, he worked as a shuttle driver province wide
for the Sisters of St. Marthas and drove taxi cab locally.
He will be fondly remembered as an enthusiastic
conversationalist.
To
say the least, Bill was a sports enthusiast. He served in
many administrative roles for local hockey and softball
teams. He was the recipient of the Hockey Nova Scotia
President's Award for his remarkable contribution and outstanding
service for amateur hockey throughout NS.
As a
lifelong learner,
Bill embraced new technology, had a keen mathematical mind,
an
eye for detail and an interest in the current events.
He
was a gifted story teller and enjoyed local history. Always
interested in a road trip, "Papa Bill" enjoyed travelling
and spending time with his family and pets. He was most
happy following the harness racing circuit and supporting West River
Stock Farm.
His
granddaughters will miss "Papa Bill" and his favourite
request for a kiss on the ear after giving them a handful of
change.
He
will also be remembered as a proud supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous.
He
will be sadly missed by his children, Danielle (Tim Silver) Fraser;
Kerry Fraser and Bill (Lesley MacInnis) Fraser, all of Antigonish; his
sister, Sister Elizabeth, Bethany, Antigonish and grandchildren: Anna
Bae, Carly Faye and Nelly Gabriella; as well as, his mother in law,
Helen Grant, and the extended Grant family.
He
was predeceased by his wife, Faye Elizabeth (Grant),
granddaughter,
Cori Elizabeth and sister, Mary
Margaret.
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a dream and so we make the
most of today."
Visitation
will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on
Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Funeral mass will be held in St.
Ninian Cathedral on Saturday at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow.
Donations in memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul
Society.
Online
condolences: www.clcurry.com.