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LEO W. FRASER Jr.

1926 - 2013

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

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Waters Funeral Home - Concord

50 S. Main St

Concord, New Hampshire

LEO FRASER Obituary

FRASER, Leo W., Jr. Age 86, of 227 Pleasant St, Concord, NH died Fri., Aug. 9, 2013, at Hospice House, Concord, NH. Leo was born on December 8, 1926, son of Leo W. Fraser, Sr., and Rose Nicholson of Boston, MA. He is a graduate High School Commerce, Boston, MA, Northeastern College, and the New England School of Law. He proudly served for the Marine Corp from 1944-1946. Leo worked in Boston, MA for several years as a claims adjuster for Gordon Boyd & Company, until moving to Pittsfield, NH in 1970, to serve as NH Insurance Commissioner. In 1976, he established a family-owned and operated insurance claims business, Fraser Insurance Services. Some of Leo's many accomplishments while residing in Pittsfield included the American Legion Post for 33 years, Pittsfield Rotary Club, Pittsfield Town Moderator, and Pittsfield Selectman. He also served in the NH State Legislature, as well as the NH State Senate from 1991 to 2002. Leo is predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Patricia (Murray) Fraser in 1998, his daughter Susan M. Fraser in 2012, a brother John Fraser, and a sister Virginia McSharry. Leo is survived by 10 children: Leo W. Fraser, III, Maplewood, NJ; William P. Fraser, Mountaintop, PA; Mark S. Fraser, Laconia, NH; Lauren P. Flanders, Rochester, NH; Lynne A. Marston, Pittsfield, NH; Patricia A. Bourgault, Concord; Douglas E. Fraser, Concord; Diane E. Hathaway, Concord; Timothy S. Fraser Bow; and John F. Fraser, Concord, as well as 20 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters Lorraine Hurley, Bedford, NH and Mary Motyka, Hingham, MA. Calling hours are Monday, August 12th, 5-8 PM at Waters Funeral Home, CONCORD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord, NH on Tuesday August 13th 10:30 AM, followed by burial at Floral Park Cemetery, Pittsfield, NH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to CRVNA, Home Hospice Program, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2013.

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Nanci Michaud Schofield

August 19, 2013

Love to all. Prayers and thoughts with you. I have cherished memories of time spent with Leo and Pat and the family. Always loved running into Leo and sharing family updates. Pat and Leo were my sister Meg Ingraham's godparents and I will always think of the Frasers as extended family. ~ Nanci

sally doane

August 18, 2013

All of my sympathy to Leo's family. He will be missed!

Faren Thorson

August 13, 2013

Leo was a good man with a big heart! I cleaned for him & I only knew him a few years but in that time I learned a lot about him! He loved his wife, talked very highly of her, & missed her so much since she had passed away. His entire family was very important to him right down to the newest great grandchild! He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross for years & also a very dedicated volunteer to the VA, where he would go & spend time & play cards with the men! He helped a lot of people! He was kind, caring, giving, & compassionate! There should be a lot more like him out there! "Leo, well done good and faithful servant!" My thoughts & prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time!

Paula Bourgault Gray

August 12, 2013

Pat, Mike and Paul, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. Thinking of you all, wish we could be there. Paula, Rob, Jack and Michaeala

Celeste Richard Couture

August 12, 2013

I met Leo when he first moved to New Hampshire. We worked together as long as he was at the NH Insurance Department. He was a great guy, enjoyed a good laugh and was so proud of his family. It was a pleasure to know Leo and his lovely wife, Pat.

Bob Edmonds

August 12, 2013

Truly a good man! I will miss seeing you around the State house and at church every week. Thank you for your friendship. God bless you, Leo.

Bob Greene

August 12, 2013

Leo was one great person
i was proud to call him Uncle.

Denise (Dimitiraidis) Mitza

August 12, 2013

My deepest sympathies I worked with Leo for many years on teh NH Municipal Account while at BSBSNH.
He was truly a gentleman.

Dottie Riel-Genest

August 11, 2013

I feel blessed to have grown up knowing Mr. Fraser and his amazing family. Many memories were made and will always be cherished in the Main Street house! You raised a wonderful group of children who will carry on the legacy both you and Mrs. Fraser left for them. Rest in peace....

August 11, 2013

My thoughts are with all the family. Leo and I were neighbors at McKenna's Purchase and spent many a lovely evening with our group of friends there. Prior to that era, I was neighbors with his daughter Lynne Marston on Webster Mills Road in Chichester/Pittsfield. Much love and memories to all.
Lynne Birdsall (formerly Bennett)

August 11, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family of Leo W. Fraser. I was blessed to have known, and served with Sen. Fraser in the N.H. Legislature. Respectfully, Richard A. Ballou

Joe Kenney

August 11, 2013

Leo was a great American, family man, legislator and World War II Marine. Job well done Leo, rest in peace. LtCol Joseph D. Kenney, USMCR

Luci

August 11, 2013

Leo was a great man. I am proud to have called him my friend.

Major Wheelock

August 11, 2013

A truly good man has been lost. My deepest sympathy to all of his surviving family members. He and Pat were friends of mine when I lived in Concord.

Sue Lichty

August 11, 2013

I have many happy memories of spending time with your parents and family...Leo was a kind man with a big heart, he, Pat and Susan will be together again....... My thoughts are with all of Leo's wonderful family, find peace in your memories..

The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home

August 11, 2013

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Immaculate Heart of Mary

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Pittsfield, NH

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