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Paul Fraser Obituary
Born in Norwich on Sept. 19, 1921, he was the son of the late Homer and Lillian (Landry) Fraser.
A U.S. Air Force Veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of the V.F.W. of Franklin, American Legion of Fitchville, a Life Member of the Yantic Volunteer Fire Department, of which he served as Assistant Chief for 18 years, and a member of the Norwich Elks.
From 1954 through 1965, he owned and operated his own gas station in Yantic Flats, then worked as a machinist at Electric Boat in Groton and later also as a machinist at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Middletown, and prior to retirement as a parts manager at Kahn Tractor in Franklin.
On Feb. 19, 1946, in Norwich he united in marriage to Dorothy (Belliveau) Fraser, who passed away Sept. 25, 1970. On April 15, 1972, in Ashford, he was united in marriage to Ethel (Brautigam) (Dynon) Fraser who passed away July 12, 2002.
Surviving are two sons, Paul J. Fraser, Jr. and his wife, Linda of Arizona, and Daniel Fraser and his wife, Debbie of Virginia; five daughters, Helena Fraser of California, Lillian Gardner and her husband, Doug of Norwich, Dorothy Meade and her significant other, John Civitello of Salem, Norma Fraser and her significant other, Doug Demicco of Norwich, and Eva Tourjee and her husband, Ron of Waterford; two step daughters, Johanna Vacca of Rhode Island, and Barbara Lathrop and her husband, Ben of Norwich; one sister, Theresa Butova of Uncasville, a special friend, Maxine Everett; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Greg Weyant; two brothers, Homer W. Fraser and William Nye, and a sister, Shirley Treat.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich, where the funeral will assemble at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday and proceed to an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church Norwichtown. Interment to follow with Military Honors in St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in his memory to Hospice of S.E. CT., 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Fraser
Rheanna Comeau
September 11, 2009
I am so sorry about your loss.
I am very thankful for all the time Bud got to spend with my Meme and all of my family, and to be more than welcomed into his family too. He will be sadly missed.
Kimberly Perkowski
September 10, 2009
To All the Fraser's,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Perkowski
September 9, 2009
To Johanna and Barbara & all of your families, I was sorry to hear about Bud's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Courter
September 9, 2009
To Norma, Jaime, Josh and Jolene,
I am so sorry about your dad and grandfather. I know how much you cared for him and how many great memories you have. He'll always be with you.
Sincerely, Lisa Courter
Eileen Quinn
September 9, 2009
To All The Frasers, "Hey Cous" - Dottie Lou, Norma & Eva, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father.
Our Belliveau family has lost a cherished member. I cherish my childhood memories of the Fire House events; the yearly parades,I was proud I knew someone in it and the Fire House Children's Halloween Parties. He always had a zest for life and shared lots of laughter, especially at our family celebrations. He would always share stories of our Mom & Dad (Oloff)and their younger days together.
We will keep him and you all in our prayers.
Sincerely, Eileen (Oloff) Quinn and all the Oloff's
Patricia (Lathrop) Serra
September 9, 2009
To All,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Whenever I saw him, he always brought me up to date on all of you. Remember all the good times, cherish the memories. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere sympathy.
Bob Wheeler
September 8, 2009
To all the Frasers,
We want to extend our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your dad. "Bud" took over Wheeler's Service Station upon the untimely death of our dad, Earle R. Wheeler. He served as a bearer at our dad's funeral. We have known him for most of our lives and always found him jovial, helpful and caring. We marvel at his zest for life and his expression of it. May all the happy memories overcome this time of sadness.
Cindy Raymond, Elaine Crooke, Bob Wheeler
Lynn Slocum
September 8, 2009
Lil and Family,
I am very saddened to hear about your dad. Please know I am thinking of you during this time and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Gozzo
September 8, 2009
Lil and Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. May your memories bring you comfort.
Frank & Karen Mankowski Jr.
September 8, 2009
To All,
Sorry to hear about your dad, wish we could be there, but we are out of town. Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Remember the times shared. Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Patti-Jean Fraser
September 8, 2009
Norma & family,
My heart is with you. Your father backed me up when my beloved Butch died. Norma, you & your dad & were there when we put Butch were he wanted to be at the beach. Without his help that would never have happened. Know that my heart is with you through yhese trying times ahead.
Much Love
Pam Licata
September 8, 2009
Dottie,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He had such a full life! You are in my thoughts.
Jenn Moran
September 8, 2009
Poppy-
You will be greatly missed by the entire "Moran Clan"! Love to all-
Jenn, Dave, Kayla, Jake, Max, Emily- aka "the trouble maker"
Kathy (Reilly) Coco
September 8, 2009
Dottie Lou and Family,
I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Fraser
September 7, 2009
To all
Wish I could have been there. My sincerest sympathy to all. I loved your Dad and have known him since I was very small. Your Dad always had a smile and we had lots of laughs and teasing. My first memories of your Dad was when I was seven and my brother was two and my father would be taking us to town and would make his infamous stop at Bud's Gas Station for "just a minute" (we were told). My brother and I would go "Oh not Bud's" as my Dad would have important things to discuss and it usually took about 30 - 40 minutes while my brother and I waited in the truck. On occasion we would get to go to the cooler and have a Coke - I think that's where Dad and Bud had their discussions, the famous cooler. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Love to all.
Linda
Peggy Brennan
September 7, 2009
Lil, Doug, Jason & Heather,
So sorry to read about the passing of your dad. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy and hoping that each new day will bring you comfort and peace.
Treasure all those wonderful memories!
Peggy & Paul
Danielle "Lena" Belliveau (Fraser)
September 7, 2009
Dottie Lou, Lil, Danny, Paul, Eva, Norma, 'Nikki'...I am trying so painfully hard to get there. If I cannot, please know that I love all of you. You are always in heart, in my thoughts, and, prayers. Dad had a big heart and an incredible life.
Joseph De Lucia, Sr.
September 7, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Brenda Mares
September 7, 2009
Norma and Family,
You and in our prayers and thoughts, and we are sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you in your time of need.
Brenda and Kaitlin
Mary Timpano
September 7, 2009
Eva and Family
We are very sorry to hear about your father. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
cindy martin
September 7, 2009
eva & family--my thoughts & prayers are with you all,i know this is a very difficult time, try to be strong-- i know it is easier said then done but together with the support of friends and family you will === you know i am here for you.
September 7, 2009
To Lil,Doug and family. We are so sorry that we can't be with you as we are traveling in Spain now.You know that we would be with you at this sad time in your lives. We always enjoyed our times with Bud. Our sincere sympathy to Heather, Jason, Dottie, Eva, and Norma also.Love, Bill and Puff
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