Fraser, Patricia Jean Fraser - 13-Oct-1942 - 27-Sep-2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Jean Fraser, who left this world peacefully at the age of 81, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 60 years, Doug Fraser, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and partnership. Pat and Doug are together again in heaven.

Pat was a warm and loving person, whose smile would light up any room she entered. She was the cherished mother of Heather Kaine (Andy Kenins) and Cameron Fraser (Tricha Fraser) and the adored grandmother of Emily and Jack Kaine and Myles and Tiffany Fraser with whom she would talk and laugh for hours on end. She was predeceased by her brother, Elford Verral (Kathy Verral) and the beloved Aunt of Julie, Jennifer and Daniel Verral and Jason, Kevin and Annemarie Fraser. The owner of many “free” dogs, Pat instilled a love of animals in her children. She will be missed by fur grandchildren Julia and Ella.

A natural host, Pat was known for the joy she brought to those around her. Her home was the heart of many wonderful gatherings. Fletcher Valley pool parties were legendary with hours of music recorded from the albums of neighbourhood teenagers. Pat was actively engaged in her community. She was district camp advisor for the Girl Guides and encouraged her family to spend time in the great outdoors hiking, camping, swimming and singing around the campfire – rain or shine. Retiring to Haliburton County in 2004 she became an active and devoted member of St. Peter’s Church where she could be found volunteering at pancake breakfasts, salad suppers, Highland teas, Thanksgiving dinners and Sunday services. Her presence will be sorely missed, but her legacy of love, faith, and friendship will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Thank you to Pat’s team at the Durham Region Cancer Centre, Lakeridge Health Oshawa, for their care and compassion and for the extra time we are grateful to have had with our mother.

Pat’s life was filled with love and laughter. A celebration of her life will take place on October 19, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Peter’s Church, 1213 St. Peters Road, Algonquin Highlands.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Pat’s memory.

Friends and family are invited to visit at McEachnie Funeral Home