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DENNIS FRASER It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dennis Fraser on Monday, April 10, 2017, at the age of 84 years. Left to mourn Dennis' passing are his wife of 63 years, Jessie; his granddaughters Paula (Nelson), Amanda and Melanie and great-grandchildren Adriana, Alicia and Lucas. Also left to mourn are his three sisters Betty, Joyce and Patty; brother Alan (Villa) as well as nieces, nephews and extended family here, in the United States and in Scotland. He was predeceased by his daughter Nancy and son Stewart. Dennis was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, into a large blended family of 13 children and that instilled a joy and devotion to spending time with loved ones. After moving to Canada in 1969, Dennis particularly enjoyed when family from the old country came to visit and hosting Christmas Eve in his home for many years. He worked for the City of Winnipeg Parks and Recreation Department for 24 years and that love of the outdoors followed him home, even after retirement, where he spent many an hour tending to his lawn and garden. Dennis loved music and could often be caught singing a tune; even towards the end of his life, he entertained his care staff with many an old standard. He also played bag pipes for the Shrine Pipe Band for many years. A celebration of Dennis' life will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4, 1755 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. The family extends a special thank you to the doctors and staff of both 5 North at the Grace Hospital and 1B at Riverview Health Centre. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Apr 29, 2017
DENNIS FRASER On Monday, April 10, 2017, Dennis passed away at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 84 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Apr 11, 2017
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 29, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Oh my goodness, we just found out that Dennis had passed away. We are so sorry to hear that. We came to Canada in 1973 and met Dennis and Jessie soon after that. Syd played soccer with Dennis and we had lots of fun parties then. Please accept our deepest condolences. - Posted by: Jen and Syd Stamper (Friends) on: Jul 02, 2017
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I have many great memories of Dennis as our soccer coach when I was a teenager. He was a real character with a great sense of humour and a laugh that was infectious. My condolences to all the family. RIP Dennis. - Posted by: Bruce Buchanan (Dennis was our soccer coach) on: May 15, 2017
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How many times did Uncle Dennis and Auntie Jessie enhance our lives ...too many to list here but we went through many parties, many visits with a short one 2 years ago on our way back to BC. We saw them both. We passed a park here the other day and remember one visit ,it was over a 100 and they arrived ,we had a picnic supper under a willow tree and under it all was a new puppy we bought the same day and also our new mall opened ..so we Had the Frazers, a new puppy and a mall and a heat wave all on the same day ...so Dennis knew how to make an entrance. We shared part of the day with with Brenda and Ross Simard yesterday in Vernon ,BC...we shared Dennis memories .Thinking of you all. Love Haze . - Posted by: Hazel and Kirk Hanson (Niece) on: May 01, 2017
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Many, many fond memories of Uncle Denny. He was much loved. - Posted by: Moira (Niece) on: Apr 29, 2017
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