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Donald FRASER Obituary

FRASER, Donald Tenterden:
Much loved husband of Merle for 73 amazing years. Passed away at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, just three weeks after his 95th Birthday. We are so thankful that Don has been able to spend his last days at home cared for by his family. Very much loved father of the late Ann and Noel Gore, Yvonne and Ross Ferguson, Peter and Tina and Paul. Adored 'Grandpop' of his eleven grandchildren and 'Popstar' to his nineteen great-grandchildren.
'The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.'
Proverbs 20: 7
A celebration of Don's life will be held at a later date. Messages to: 7 Shearer Terrace, Richmond, Nelson 7020, or [email protected]

Published by Nelson Mail on Apr. 17, 2020.

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Jackie Fraser

April 27, 2020

Grandpop..... I was 3 years old when you became my Grandpop. I loved spending school holidays In Feilding. We played Skip Bo... you always somehow had more Skip Bo cards than anyone else. I'm sure there was plenty of occasions when you had more than 5 cards in your hand.. with your twinkle in your eye and your cheeky grin. It was always a fun time. I thank you for baptising me and I only wish that you would of been able to marry me, unfortunately that was not to be. Thank you for always having such kind, supportive words for me and being so interested in what I was doing.. Grandpop you were a kind, compassionate and completely selfless man. You are very much missed. Lots of Love Jackie

Tony Gore

April 26, 2020

I love you grandpop

April 19, 2020

April 19, 2020

Words I have said to my Dad, repeated as a tribute:

He taught me the love of a Father
In his arms I was always safe,
I remember sitting on his knee and wondering if my hands would ever be as strong as his.
He has always been a terrific role model, someone to look up to. So much so that I once cut off most of my hair in an attempt to look like him.

He taught me selflessness as I watched him be totally committed to God, Family, Church and other people.
Family fishing with the flounder net, and games on the beach, often finishing with watching the sunset from the dunes.
His family and extended family were treated to holiday trips in an overloaded car, to many parts of the country
He taught me a strong work ethic as I watched him work. Repairing his own car, Building, Gardening, Landscaping, Decorating, even working extra jobs.

I am thankful that he wouldn't let me do everything I wanted to do. As I now know he was trying to keep me from making mistakes that would affect my future.

I am so glad that we had so many years to share but I miss him already.

You never told me how to live
You lived and let me watch you do it

Tina Fraser

April 18, 2020

DONALD FRASER, This world will never be the same, now that you are gone, I cant even begin to imagine how it will feel to never hear your voice again, The most amazing Husband, Father, Father in Law, Grandfather,and Great Grandfather, Friend, mentor to many, how do I describe 40 years of love and friendship that you have shown to me. Your integrity, your unfailing faith, your strength of conviction and commitment to to all you loved and believed in, has been the most incredible thing I have seen in my life. You were the first earthly Father I had, and you lead me to our true Father, and you taught me much, the world was a better place with you in it, and you leave it a better place by the very way you led your life, you smiled, loved, and laughed even when circumstances were so hard for you. There are many broken hearts now, for you were truly loved, R.I.P Dad, well done most true and faithful servant.
This is what I would have stood to say if we had of been privileged enough to have had a funeral, I will never forget you Dad, Poppy, Wise one, I will love you forever,
Tina

Peter Fraser

April 18, 2020

Peter Fraser

April 18, 2020

Peter Fraser

April 18, 2020

Peter Fraser

April 18, 2020

Peter Fraser

April 18, 2020

Peter Fraser

April 18, 2020

Hazel Sanders

April 18, 2020

My love and sympathy to you all at the passing of this amazing man. Such a blessing to so many.

April 18, 2020

I'm so sorry to read of Mr Fraser's passing. I remember walking through the door with their meals and catching them cuddling on the couch.My thoughts are with you all at this sad time especially Mrs Fraser.
Regards
Coral Stewart
Former owner Mobile Meals

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