Donald Robert "Donnie" Fraser. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Donnie Fraser, on August 2, 2022, at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, Halifax.
Donnie was born and raised in New Glasgow, and later in life moved to Lower Sackville to be with his family. He loved spending time with family, beating them at UNO and/or crib, or just sitting around chatting. He had various jobs in his lifetime, but in subsequent years he dedicated his time to caring for his mom. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Lower Sackville and very much enjoyed going there on Friday nights prior to Covid.
Donnie had a love for life, family, his two cats and his dog, Bailey. The saying "wouldn’t hurt a fly" applies to Donnie, he would chase it out of the house first. Donnie’s memory was astounding and he was our "Google", long before such a thing existed.
Donnie will be sadly missed by his brother, Sandy Fraser (Pam) of Cole Harbour, NS, his sister, Janice Fraser (Debbie) of Lower Sackville, NS, his nieces, Tracy Wright (Mike) of Moncton, NB, Erin Wright (Kory) of Winnipeg, MB, Amy Grinter (Jason) of Cole Harbour, NS, his nephews, Matthew Fraser of Dartmouth, NS, Justin Wright (Lindsey) of Orange, TX and many great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Helen and Gerald Fraser, his sister Grace (Fraser) Conatser, and his grandparents.
We would like to express special thanks to Tracy and Mike for looking after Bailey, his neighbours Doug, Marsha and Chris for always being a friend, the girls at the campground for always welcoming Donnie with open arms and sharing whatever was on the menu at the time (he loved to eat). In addition, thank you to the staff on the seventh floor at the Nova Scotia Rehab Centre for their outstanding care. Their dedication and kindness to Donnie will never be forgotten.
As per Donnie’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place 11am Saturday, August 27, at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow, with Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. The service was recorded, a link is below. Donations in Donnie’s memory may be made to the Nova Scotia SPCA or a charity of your choice.
As Donnie would say, "Oh, What a Day!