David M. Fraser

David M. Fraser, of Dunbarton NH, passed away at home on March 28, 2024.

Dave was born May 26, 1967, in Manchester NH, to the late Roger and Anita (Filteau) Fraser and was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Fraser.

Dave was the shy, gentle giant of our family, a man whose kind and honest nature radiated warmth to everyone he met.  His easy reassuring smile, calm demeanor and thoughtful approach were pillars that held our family together during life's most challenging moments.  No matter what, he usually paused and quietly observed before reacting. Then, we’d get his spot-on response through the lens of his wry humor, adding surprise and laughter to our lives, even during difficult times. He taught us a lot that way. 

His dedication to family was total.  As the youngest of five siblings, Dave remained at home during our early adulthood.  Despite his youth, he chose his caretaker role with grace and compassion.  He brought joy and comfort to our parents' later years, ensuring they felt loved and cared for daily.  This genuine devotion gave his life enriched purpose and commitment that continued even after our parents passed.  His regular visits to their graves and the meticulous care he took in tending to their resting place stood as enduring symbols of his deep-rooted love and respect.

Cooking was a shared family passion, and Dave was no exception.  He inherited his love for cooking from our mother, Anita. Family gatherings happily welcomed Dave's mouth-watering leg of lamb and his irresistibly creamy cheesecake with rave reviews by all. 

Though Dave didn't seek attention, his presence was always central and cherished at family events. Those precious occasions brought us together as our family grew. Nieces and nephews loved to get his attention and giggled at his teasing and jokes. He loved making them laugh! We all deeply miss his hearty laughter, a sound that once filled us with warmth and happiness, echoing his special spirit.

Professionally, Dave was also a model of reliability and integrity.  His no-nonsense attitude and logical, straight-forward approach earned him respect and admiration wherever he worked.  Colleagues valued him for his intelligence and grounded commitment to honesty and excellence.  He was often tapped for management responsibilities, a testament to the trust and respect his high standards commanded.

Despite his quiet demeanor, Dave had a sharp wit that never failed to bring smiles to our faces.  His unique take on life's moments shared through his witty observations often caught us off guard, leaving us laughing and treasuring those moments we shared together. 

What truly distinguished Dave was his authenticity.  He was genuine through and through. What you saw with Dave was always what you got.  His passing was a profound shock to us all.  He carefully planned his departure with his characteristic thoughtfulness, aiming to shield us from pain. No one had a clue. This final act captured Dave's essence – thoughtful, considerate, and always true to himself.  Dave’s last word, “I really love you guys.”

 

Much beloved as son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, and great-great uncle and friend.  Dave is survived by his siblings, Tom, Dennis, and Debra; nieces and nephews, Tiffany, Kathleen, Joe, Melissa, Henry Jr., Sarah, and Crystal; step, Steve, Karen, and Julie.

He leaves 28 grand nieces and nephews - Hayden, Parker, Logan, Hunter – Sebastian, Autumn, Jacob – Connor, Jackson, McKenzi - Kayla, Naeem, Jacob, Jordan, Julien, great-great-nephew, Landon - Anthony, Bailey, Zander - Gannon, Jack, Calvin, Caleb – Brady, Mya, Nevaeh, Jordan and Carter; his step-grands - Leiah, Christian, Aidan, Andrew, Benjamin, Ryan, Maia and Daniel.

 

Family and friends can join us to celebrate Dave's life on Sunday, April 21 from 1pm to 4pm, at the Puritan Backroom Restaurant.

 

Thoughts on Love

You love not because that person belongs to your family. 

You love not because he is of the same religious belief as you. 

You love not because he is your son, she is your daughter or your wife. 

You love because that person needs to be loved. 

That's all. 

You love without conditions whatsoever.  It means unconditional love.  You love in order to bring relief to that person, to transform the suffering in that person, to offer joy to him, to offer happiness to him

because he needs that. 

You don't ask for anything in return.

~Thich Nhat Hanh

 

We love and miss you with all our hearts.