David Fraser
1935-2020
We regret to announce the passing of David Albert
“Dave” Fraser of Trenton in his 85th year on Sunday, June
28th, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, John David and Hazel
(Fraser) Fraser, and brother, Clifford Alexander
Fraser.
Dave leaves behind his wife, Joan (McKay) Fraser; son, John
David “JD” Fraser and his wife, Nancy; daughter, Janet Rose
McPherson and her husband, Stewart “Motor”; son, Thomas
William Fraser and wife, Susan; son, Patton McKay “Pat”
Fraser and his partner, Rhoda; grandchildren, David, Barrett,
Alexander, Abigail, Kathleen “KC”, Samantha, Andrea, April,
and William; great-grandchildren, Kaileb, Jacob, and Tayler; and his
great friend, Eddie Fairhurst. As his junior apprentice, Tayler will
use everything Papa Truck taught him to keep working hard and
learning.
Dave was a proud alumnus of the old West Side School and New
Glasgow High School and went on to attend the Chicago Vocational
School Toronto in the early 1950s. There, he received his official
training in automotive mechanics and worked for John D. Rivers
Trucking and CN Trucking. He went on to establish D.A. Fraser Sales
and Service in the early 1960’s where he sold small engine equipment
and motorcycles, and eventually Jeeps and American motors cars. He was
the first one to sell snowmobiles in Pictou County. He finished his
working career as a mechanic at East Pictou Bus Garage. After his
retirement, he helped his son Tom establish T. Fraser Crane, where he
proudly worked up to last week.
In addition to his career and family, Dave was very devoted
to his community. He was a member of the Trenton Fire Department for
24 years and retired as Deputy Chief and a past master at Albion
Masonic Lodge No. 5, where he received his 50-year jewel. A lifelong
member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in New Glasgow, he served
for over 20 years on the board of managers. He was also a long-time
member of UCT No. 879 Pictonian Council.
One of Dave’s proudest moments, however, was in 1956 when he
married the love of his life, Joan McKay. They moved to Rose Ave in
Trenton, where they raised their four children and have lived for the
past 64 years.
There will be a family viewing at R.H. Porter Funeral Home. A
public funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3rd at 2:00 pm at
the Springville Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Joon Ki Kim officiating. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church in New Glasgow or Albion Masonic Lodge No.
5.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Fraser 19352020..
Death notice for the town of: Trenton, Province: Nova Scotia