Helen Fraser
1931-2020
It is with profound sadness that we
announce the peaceful passing of Helen Isabel (Melanson) Fraser on
November 2, 2020 in Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in New Glasgow on
March 31, 1931, Helen was the daughter of the late Violet (Langille)
Melanson.
Helen was a resident of Northwood for the last three and a
half years. Her roots were in New Glasgow where she grew up and raised
her family, but she truly loved her home in Lower Sackville and being
close to her devoted children.
All who were fortunate enough to know Helen were very lucky.
She was loved by so many and lived a life full of kindness and
generosity to all. Her family was the centre of her life and friends
and family alike all looked forward to tea and laughs around the
kitchen table. She could have you laughing so hard your stomach hurt.
Helen enjoyed her evenings out at Bingo and if you look up the term
“shop ‘till you drop” in the dictionary,
her picture may very well be there. She loved her shopping trips to
Maine and looked forward to them every year. She would not describe
herself as strong, but all close to her know she was a lot stronger
than she thought. She overcame great loss, won a battle against cancer
and c-difficile ten years ago, survived a broken neck four years ago,
and made it through the COVID-19 outbreak at
Northwood.
Helen is survived by daughter, Janice Fraser (Debbie), and
sons, Donald Fraser and Sandy Fraser (Pam); grandchildren, Tracy
Wright (Mike), Erin Wright (Kory), Justin Wright (Lindsey), Amy
Grinter (Jason) and Matthew Fraser; nine great-grandchildren; brother,
James Melanson (Lynne), special sister-in law, Anne Melanson and
special nieces, Tibby Burgess and Pam Melanson. She was predeceased by
her husband of forty-seven years, Gerald Fraser; daughter, Grace
(Fraser) Conatser; brothers, Milton (Mickey) Melanson, David Melanson
and Chester (Hooley) Melanson.
As per Helen’s wishes there will be no visitation.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions an invite-only memorial service will take
place at RH Porter Funeral Home. Donations in Helen’s memory
may be made to the Nova Scotia SPCA or a charity of your
choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Helen Fraser 19312020..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia