Viola ‘Vi’ Fraser
1922-2021
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our dear
mother, Viola O. “Vi” Fraser (nee Kehoe), at the Aberdeen
Hospital on May 28, 2021. Viola was in her 99th year. Viola was a
member of St. George’s Anglican Church, and former member of Lord
Sackville Chapter IODE in Sackville, NB
She excelled at knitting, giving away her crafts to anyone
who was interested. As well, donating countless pairs of socks,
mittens and baby hats to hospitals and other institutions in need,
locally and provincially, and many to the far north of Canada thru
IODE. Mom also was a savvy and keen card player, well up to a
challenge until about a month ago. A passionate gardener, she
was in her element as she worked the soil, beautifying her
surroundings. Her zeal for making preserves too, for family, friends
and neighbors was renowned. Also, until 6 months ago, amazingly,
freshly baked pies were still a staple on her table, often accompanied
by her humorous expression, “Do you think this will
do?”
She remained at home with nursing care and family support,
during recent months of declining health, until mid-April, when
hospitalization became necessary. Mom always enjoyed visits from
family and friends, although visits became restricted due to Covid
19. At her “Pre-Covid” birthday party at 97 years,
she was so happy to welcome over 40 family and friends to her garden
party.
Viola is survived by her daughters, Sandra Ryan, Yarmouth;
Dorothy Mitchell (Jim Ferris), Kitchener; Margaret MacDonald (Brian),
Westville; son, Jim Fraser, New Glasgow; and daughter-in-law, Fran
Fraser, Salt Springs.
She was Gram/Nanny of 16 to, John and Sonia Ryan, Mark and
Paul Mitchell and Susan Hicks, Jim, John, Jason and Sheri Douglas and
Paul Blair, Charlie and Amy Fraser, Ross MacDonald, Amanda, JB and
Tyler Fraser. Viola had many great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great
grandson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was a daughter of the late James “Jim” and
Elizabeth “Bess” (Tighe) Kehoe of Thorburn. Viola
was predeceased by her husband, J. Earle Fraser (1995), two infant
sons, daughter, Gail Blair (2011), and son, Fred Fraser
“Charlie” in 2016. Viola was the last surviving
member of her Kehoe Family of eleven children, brothers: John (Jean),
Jim (Mary), George (Kaye), Bern (Val), Paul; sisters: Jenny (Newell)
Fraser, Rose (Roy) Fraser, Marg (Irving) McGibbon, Regina (Chester)
White, Louise (Lennie) White.
Our heartfelt thanks to long-time family physician, Dr.
Spencer Barclay, whose care went far beyond in-office visits. Our
family is very grateful to VON nurses and home-care staff, and nursing
staff on 4th and 5th floor at the Aberdeen Hospital. Our
sincere appreciation. Thank you to family and friends for
flowers, calls and well wishes.
Care has been entrusted to R.H. Porter Funeral Home in New
Glasgow. A private memorial service will take place at 1 pm Saturday,
September 11. A link to the recording of the service is
below. In lieu of flowers, donations in Viola’s memory may
be made to a charity of your choice.
Viola
Fraser Service
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Viola ‘Vi’ Fraser 19222021..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia