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Paul Fraser Obituary

Paul Fraser, 75
BATH -- Paul Fraser, 75, died peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.
He was born on Feb. 2, 1937, in Boston, Mass., the son of Harold Douglas and Beatrice (Whitney) Fraser. The family moved to Cape Elizabeth in 1939. He resided in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, only to return to his beloved Maine in 2000.
Paul attended Maine schools, Asheville School in North Carolina and then on to Bryant College and Brown University. He served in the Navy from 1954 till 1962.
Paul's careers included banking, Educational publishing also de-sign and manufacturing for the technology industry. At the age when most men retire, Paul, along with his wife and daughter opened the Bath Sweet Shoppe in 2004. It was perhaps his most rewarding career. He called it 'our Candy Ministry.'
Paul had faith. It gave him life and set him free. He was active in the music ministry of First Parish Church, East Derry, N.H., and Grace Episcopal Church in Bath.
Paul was predeceased by his brother, Harold Douglas Fraser Jr.; his grandson, Matthew C. Fraser; and his nephew, Douglas Fraser. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Joan (Fairbrother) Fraser; and five children, Greg W. and Jennifer Fraser of Nelson, N.H., Stuart A. and Cynthia Fraser of Hillsborough, N.H., Troy D. and Michelle Fraser of Brunswick, Amy Fraser Dube of Portland, and Sarah W. Fraser of Bath. He cherished his grandchildren, all nine of them, Jacob and Andrew Fraser of Nelson, N.H., Zachary and Megan Fraser of Hillsborough, N.H., Nathaniel and Annah Dube of Derry, N.H., Paige Fraser of Lewiston, and Adrian Fraser of Brunswick; they are his legacy. His in-laws, nephews and nieces in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire held a special place in his heart.
Paul was a good and loving husband, father, uncle, in-law and friend. His quick wit, hearty laugh and positive spirit made an impression on those lives he touched. He had a great life and made a difference in this world.
Services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, 1100 Washington St., Bath. Funeral arrangements by Desmond Funeral Home, Bath. To share your thoughts with the family please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jan. 23, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Fraser

13 Entries

Julie Philoon

January 30, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Fraser family. Paul was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure dealing with him at General Woodworking. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marianne Colburn

January 26, 2013

Joan, Sarah, and family, I will miss seeing Paul at the candy store. He loved giving me a hard time whenever I bought Mallo Cups. He called it junk candy. He was a nice man who will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wilbur's of Maine

January 24, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Paul will be remembered by always having a joke and always making us smile. He embraced life and we will always remember that as we move forward. May peace be with you.

Michelle Blasingame

January 24, 2013

Joan, and all of the family; I feel blessed to have known Paul, and share special moments in your lives. Paul had a beautiful sense of humor and often made me laugh. I also got much enjoyment from listening to he and troy talk politics - Paul was very quick with the comebacks and so smart and informed. I will always remember and treasure those times with him. May God be with your family during this time. I hope the good memories will carry you through! All my love

Jim Upham

January 24, 2013

Sarah and Mrs. Fraser, I want to tell you what a great help Paul was to me when he served on the planning board. He always had the best interests of the City of Bath in mind when making decisions. He will be missed by the City.

Marge Palmer

January 24, 2013

Joan and Sarah,
I have memories of Paul and his antics which make me smile, his rich voice in the choir, our sharing stories of Dorothy Mason's School of the Dance, etc.
His ability to make folks smile, his stories, and his genuine friendliness will always be remembered. We miss you both at First Parish. Love and sympathy to you all.
Webb and Marge Palmer

Don & Clara Blasingame

January 23, 2013

Joan, We are so sorry for your loss. May god be with you during this difficult time.

Your friends from Popham Beach

Melissa Noack

January 23, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss...I have many fond memories of Joni and Paul throughout the years at Popham Beach, including how Paul embraced my children when they were just little ones. Chloe & Sophia are now 13 and 11. Paul always got such a kick out of Sophia when I used to bathe her in the "outside tub", like "Little House on the Prairie"; she screamed everyday!!! It was very easy for him to walk by during "happy hour" and see me trying to deal with my screaming two year old that hated to have her hair washed!! I could go on and on about the memories we have of Paul and Joni, including visiting them at the "Sweet Shop" in Bath and having my father's 70th Birthday Cake delivered to Oceanview Campground... You both are so thoughtful and Paul will always be a fond memory in my family's history. Joni, may you and your family rely on the happy moments and memories that you all shared to help you through this time of grief and sorrow. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers....with much love, Melissa, Mark, Chloe & Sophia

Debra Mosher

January 23, 2013

There was never a time when Paul's smile didn't light up my day. I will miss his genuine enthusiasm for life and sharing it with the people around him. My heart goes out to the Frasers. God bless you all.

January 23, 2013

I loved Paul. His quick wit, his love of people, nature, politics, music and so much more! A pleasure to work and spend time with. An asset in the City of Bath and a friend to everyone.

Genia (the machina) Anderson, Bath, Maine

Norman Sylvester

January 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara Corson

January 23, 2013

Joannie and family. So sorry to hear about Paul, enjoyed you both at Popham for many years. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Louie and Barbara Corson, Contoocook, NH

Peter Stetson

January 23, 2013

Paul helped us find a home to live in while ours was being rebuilt due to a fire. Paul was always made my grandaughter feel special when we went to the candy store. We were very privileged to have such a friend. He made the world a little bit better.

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