January 31, 1921 - December 31, 2011
Age 90, of Cottage Court, Warsaw, formerly of Pavilion, died December 31, 2011 at the East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.
He was born January 31, 1921 in Batavia, NY, son of the late Donald and Anne Belcher Fraser. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving during World War II. He was employed for many years as chief pilot for the B.R. Dewitt Company in Pavilion, NY prior to his retirement in 1982. Don had a passion for flying and was an accomplished aircraft mechanic and helicopter pilot.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce Dills Fraser; his children, Donald H. (Teri) Fraser of Warsaw, Lynn (James Bloom) Fraser of Easton, PA, Doug (Marian) Fraser of Red Bank, NJ, Nancy (Kevin Lloyd) Fraser of Woodland Park, CO, Steve (Christine) Fraser of Buffalo; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; his sister, Betty McLernon of Charlottesville, VA; his sisters-in-law, Marilyn Dills of Middlebury, Evelyn Fraser of Altamont Springs, FL; his brother-in-law, Roger (Eunice) Dills of Hilton. He was the brother of the late Richard Fraser and brother-in-law of the late Thomas McLernon.
Friends may call Tuesday 2 – 5 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where a veterans service will be held immediately following calling hours at 5 PM followed by his funeral service. Private burial will be in West Bethany Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, 62 Prospect St., Warsaw, NY 14569 or Wyoming County Joint Veterans Council, 26 Linwood Ave., Warsaw, NY 14569.
January 3, 2012 : Calling Hours for Donald W. Fraser - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
January 3, 2012 : Funeral Service for Donald W. Fraser - 5:00 PM
Jan 6.12 from Lynn Fraser:
Thank you everyone, for your kind words about Dad. It is greatly appreciated.
Jan 5.12 from Bruce R. Tehan:
Joyce and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Jeanette and I were out of the area and could not make calling hours.
Don was a good friend during my years with B. R. DeWitt, Inc. I always had great confidence in his pilot ability and enjoyed any trips I took with him. He was a very intelligent man and was well versed on many subjects.
One thing my neighbors were amazed at was how zucchini would "grow" on my car overnight.
Many times I would go to my car in the morning and 2 or 3 large zucchini would be on the top of the car. They "grew" because Farmer Don would put them there on his way to
the airport.
Bruce R. Tehan
Jan 3.12 from judy bryant:
so sorry for your loss
Jan 3.12 from Dixie Best:
Deepest sympathies to you Joyce and the family. Don was a sweet and kind man. It was a blessing to know him. May you find peace in the many memories you have of times spent together.
Jan 3.12 from Hank and Kay:
Don was a true gentleman who will remain in our memories..
Jan 3.12 from ted halsey:
Lynn & Don,
My condolences. He was an understanding, gentle man. God bless him.
Jan 3.12 from Richard N Scott:
My condolences to the family of Don Fraser. I met Don while I worked for Eaton Yale & Towne in Batavia. One of the nicest people I have ever met. May god bless Don and his family.
Jan 2.12 from Dan Snyder:
Don and Family,
Sorry for your loss.
The Snyders
Attica