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Mary Fraser Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2007.

FRASER, Mary (nee MacDonell) At the age of 82 Mary passed away peacefully on March 27, 2007. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 56 years Joseph Fraser, their three children Jean Marlin (Rod), John (Sheri), Jim (Tysir), and her six adoring grandchildren Jordan, Shannon, Christina, Brendan, Conor and Abby. Predeceased by her brother Gregg MacDonell and sister Jean Mobley. Mary was a vibrant woman who touched countless lives with her kindness and generosity - volunteering more than 30 years at the Cross Cancer Institute. Heartfelt thanks to Elvira Sebastian for her dedication and compassionate care of Mary for the past two years. Thank you to the staff at Parker Pavilion 4 West for your care and support. Funeral Services will be held at St. John the Evangelist 9830 - 148 Street, Edmonton, 10:00 a.m. on Saturday March 31, 2007. In lieu of floral tributes donations may be made in memory of Mary to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 400, 10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton. Connelly-McKinley Ltd., 10011 - 114 Street, (780) 422-2222, to send condolences: www.connelly-mckinley.com

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March 31, 2007

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Mercer & Ellie Mackie

March 31, 2007

To: John Fraser & family
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Mary. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Ellie & Mercer Mackie, and the girls from Marlin Travel Erin Mills

Anne and Toddy Parkinson

March 30, 2007

We both send our sincere condolences. Words are of little use at a time like this, but we would like you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Brad & Marianne Duholke

March 29, 2007

To the Fraser Family
We are sorry for your lose and will keep you and your Mom/Wife in our prayers

The B. Duholke Family

Michael Rousell

March 29, 2007

Dear Fraser Family,
While I didn't know Mary directly I learned a lot about her indirectly from a generous, thoughtful, and positive son Jim (Fraz). She must have been a wonderful mother to raise such great children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Kathleen (and family) Helferty

March 29, 2007

We were all very sorry to hear
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