Jean O. Fraser
1927-2022
It is with great sadness, but an inner peace, that we the
family of the late Jean O. (Rankin) Fraser announce her passing on May
24, 2022, at the age of 95 with best friends, her daughters,
Valerie and Linda by her side.
Jean was born on May 22, 1927, in Westville to the late
Thomas and Laura (Porter) Rankin. When Mom began
her working career, she lived between Westville and Truro and worked
at various places including Bob Ross’s Store (Westville),
The Pictou Shipyards, The Hat Factory and Stanfield’s in
Truro.
On August 2, 1955 in Pictou Landing, Mom married Harold
Fraser and settled in Little Harbour. They worked
together to build the home in which she remained until she moved to
Glen Haven Manor on March 17, 2021.
Two of Mom’s most important roles in life were
being our Mom and Grammie. She gave us a wonderful
childhood and lots of fun times. We were very fortunate to always know
that we were loved and
cherished. “Grammie” (to Alexander and
Riley) never missed a birthday, concert, music recital or any other
important event. She was so proud of their
accomplishments.
As we grew older, Mom returned to work, first at WearWell
garments, and then to Michelin Canada from where she retired and
became a member of the Michelin Retiree
club. Mom was fortunate to have enjoyed
many retirement years. She participated in many
activities, including bowling, Friday night darts, afternoon bingo
games and the Michelin Retiree Events. As well, Mom volunteered at
Valley View Villa, where she received a community volunteer
award. Mom was most content puttering around the
yard and on her many adventures with Linda, including numerous trips
to Ontario, Northern New Brunswick and Maine.
During Mom’s lifetime, she was blessed to have many
lifelong friendships. Her smile could make everyone feel like they
should smile along with her. Mom had a kind, loving
heart, a great a sense of humour and would always do for someone else
before thinking of herself.
In the past year, Mom’s Glen Haven family became an
important part of her life. She enjoyed many a
laugh and gave many a smile to the special people who cared for her
daily. We will always be so very thankful for the
love and care given to her from the Glen Haven caregivers, but as we
were told more than once, “It is hard not to love a sweet lady
like Jean.”
We are also very thankful for the exceptional care given to
Mom from Dr. Spencer Barclay (Caroline) and all the wonderful staff at
Aberdeen Hospital Emergency Dept, 4th Floor, 5th Floor and Palliative
Care.
Mom is survived by daughters: Valerie (Ronnie), New Glasgow,
and Linda, Little Harbour; grandsons: Alexander (Leah), Guelph, ON,
and Riley, New Glasgow; sisters: Alice, Westville, and Shirley,
Victoria Harbour, ON; and sister-in-law, Erna, Toronto, ON; as well as
many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Besides her parents, Tom and Laura, Mom was predeceased by
Harold in 1985; siblings: Ralph (Val), John, Dot (Harry), Marg
(Jimmy), Bob (Kathleen), Glenn and Lila; brothers-in-law: Gordie
MacDonald and Donnie Semple.
Funeral Service is under the direction of R H Porter Funeral
Home, New Glasgow and will take place in the Little Harbour
Presbyterian Church at 1:00pm on Saturday, June 18th with
Rev. Bonnie Fraser officiating. Interment to follow
at Church Brook Cemetery, Little Harbour, after
which, a reception will be held at the Little Harbour
Community Centre.
Donations may be made to the IWK Foundation, Pictou County
Palliative Care Society or give a smile or simple act of kindness to
someone who may need it. As Mom would say, a little
kindness goes a long way.
We were blessed with the
love of a wonderful mother and friend who will be missed
dearly.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jean O Fraser 19272022..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia