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D. FRASER Obituary

D. IAN FRASER On May 2, 2021 at the age of 90, D. Ian Fraser passed away in Toronto. Born in Perth, Ontario on February 20, 1931, only child of Donald and Doris Fraser. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Patricia and daughters, Pamela Valentine, Alison Abou-Heif Ovenell, Margot Withey, and Jill Fraser. After obtaining a Commerce degree from Queen's University, he joined The Canada Life Assurance Company and spent his entire business career with that company, retiring in 1995 as an Executive Vice President and Secretary of the company. He then served for ten years as Secretary-Treasurer of the National Sanitarium Association, continuing on the Board of Trustees for a further five years. While enjoying success in his business career, the focus of his life was always his family. Ski weekends in the winter and cottage life at Steenburg Lake in the summer were the foundation of his family life. Always an enthusiastic sportsman, he participated in football, hockey, squash, tennis, hiking, skiing, and canoe trips. Ian and Pat traveled to many countries and loved to share their favourite travel spot, Bermuda, with their family. Throughout his life, Ian was involved in various areas of community service, including Eglinton St. George's United Church and Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto. He helped deliver Meals on Wheels well into his 90th year. The time he spent at the University Club included lunches, squash games and fitness classes, which eventually turned into a book club and lunches at the round table with his close circle of friends. Ian was a devoted family man who demonstrated warmth, humility, generosity and kindness in his daily life. He was always interested and involved in the lives of his four daughters and nine grandchildren. He kept up with them by attending their sports events and social functions, and staying current with the latest social media. Beloved husband of Pat, cherished father of Pamela, Alison, Margot, and Jill. Dear father-in-law of Scott Valentine, Phil Ovenell, Rich Withey, Richard O'Brien and the late Frank Abou-Heif. Loving grandfather of Andrew (Sara Valentine) and Peter Valentine; Justine (Yassine Khechim) and Charlotte Abou-Heif; Erica, Richard, and Thomas Withey; and Madeleine and Alexander O'Brien. Dear great-grandfather of Lucy and Samantha Valentine and Mateo and Paloma Valentine. We are grateful to have had him in our lives for so long. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Fraser Family Scholarship at Queen's University, The Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, Child Haven International or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded through www.morleybedford.ca.

Published by The Globe and Mail from May 5 to May 9, 2021.

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Carrie Wortzman

June 10, 2021

Helen Howes

June 8, 2021

Michael and Diane Hasley

May 15, 2021

I enjoyed seeing Ian at the University Club. He spent time in the gym, we exchanged casual greetings and at times shared a table at club events. I’m sad to hear of his passing. Sincere sympathy to the Family.

Nestor Prisco

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May 11, 2021

On behalf of Linda Medeiros, sons and family, we would like to give our deepest condolences. He will be dearly missed !

Linda Medeiros and Family

Friend

May 9, 2021

Dear Pat and family,
I was very sorry to hear that Ian had passed away. He was a great friend and we had wonderful times skiing and at the University Club. I will miss him. Thinking of you and your family. Malcolm Archibald

Malcolm Archibald

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May 6, 2021

Indeed a life well-lived and to be cherished. My sincere condolences to the family on their loss.

Daphne Picklyk

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May 6, 2021

Dear Pam and Scott, and Family,
May God bless and comfort you during this time of grief and loss. Your Dad's was a life well-lived, with family, purpose and service to others - a wonderful legacy and example to us all.
Cathy and Wayne Wilcox, Nepean

Cathy Wilcox

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May 6, 2021

We had many warm discussions at Eglinton St Georges United Church. He was in every way a gentleman and has a special place in my heart.

Alan Hutton

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May 5, 2021

A beautiful tribute of love for a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Victoria Petrogiani

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May 5, 2021

A beautiful tribute of love for a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Victoria Petrogiani

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May 5, 2021

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