Gretchen Morecroft Fraser

OBITUARY GRETCHEN MORECROFT FRASER (nee HOME) Gretchen passed away peacefully on July 28, 2006 at The Waterford, Oakville, Ontario. Fondly known as "Geggie" by family and friends, she will be sorely missed. Born in Montreal on January 16, 1912 she was the last survivor of the six Tooke sisters. Beloved mother to James F.T. Fraser (Lynne) and the late Dr. D. George Fraser (May 2, 2002). Step-mother to Mary Miller (Jerry), William Home and Alice Home (Larry Cutler). Predeceased by her husbands Major George C. Fraser (killed in action July 1944) and John McG. Home (January 1972). Cherished grandmother to Patty Fraser, Karen Lisson and Gillian Fraser and great-grandmother to Alex, Kayla, Sophie and Grace. Step-grandmother to Michael Miller and Lisa Yedid, Willie and Bruce Home, Adam and Chris Cutler and step-great-grandmother to Rachel and Benjamin. Gretchen was an inspiration and a friend to all. Before moving to Oakville she was active at St. Mathais Church, Meals on Wheels, the Grenfell Mission and other community organizations. She had also been very active at the Beaconsfield Golf Club, founded by her grandfather Benjamin Tooke in 1904. Gretchen joined the club in 1924 and was a member for eighty-three years. She had been a club champion, a past captain, a past president and an honourary member. A private family service will be held in Oakville followed by burial in Oakville. Donations in Gretchen's memory may be made to "Dr. George Fraser's Memorial Fund McGill University", Development & Alumni Relations, 1430 Peel Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 3T3. Thanks to the staff at Place Kensington (Westmount), The Kensington (Oakville) and The Waterford (Oakville) for their kind care and attention to Gretchen.