Obituary for Mildred Fraser
MILDRED ETHEL FRASER
(nee Duncan)
March 28, 1923 – April 18, 2019
On the morning of Thursday, April 18, 2019 our mother Mildred (Millie) Ethel Fraser passed away at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 96. Millie is survived by her daughters, Carol (Russ), grandson Reese Hays and Susan (David). Millie was predeceased by her husband, Lewis Fraser, parents Annie and William Duncan, sister Dorothy and brother Donald.
Millie grew up in the St. Boniface area and attended King George School and Norwood Collegiate. She liked playing baseball, sketching and oil painting and travelled extensively with her sister Dorothy and girlfriends. After high school she worked as a window dresser/display artist for MacDonald Tabacco, Mitchell Fabrics and Eaton’s. It was when she was working in the housewares department at Eaton’s she met Lewis.
Millie and Lewis married in July 1957 and had their two daughters, Carol and Susan. At that time Lewis was a locksmith and mom and dad started the first mobile locksmith business in Winnipeg “Active Lock & Key”. Our mother was a stay at home mom and her world revolved around her daughters. She was very particular that her girls were dressed properly and we were always dressed in the nicest matching outfits. When we were in school she tended to her big garden, listened to her radio talk shows and became interested in current events, politics, and photography. She was a real animal lover and we always had a pet dog or cat. She also assisted our father with the bookwork and cutting keys for the shop in St. James and the shop in the downtown Eaton’s store.
At night my mother would go to art class with her good friend, Madelaine. The two of them always entered the art show at Polo Park mall and various community clubs trying to sell their works of art. She also sold real estate with Loban Realty for a few years which afforded her time at home with her girls. When we played baseball, she became a coach for Archwood Community Club, volunteering at the canteen dances and later becoming a member of the executive.
On the weekends, Millie, Dorothy and our grandmother would take us to Grand Beach for the day or Lockport for a hotdog. It was always the five girls spending time together. We would go to Grand Forks or Fargo on the long weekends, they shopped at their favourite Penny’s and Kmart while we played in the pool back at the hotel. Millie also made sure we got to Minneapolis to chase down and meet Donny Osmond (we staked out his hotel) and Neil Diamond. Other trips she planned for us included, British Columbia, New York, Niagara Falls, Mount Rushmore, Graceland, Palm Springs and Hawaii. She would be very adamant that we visited all the tourist sites. In the later years the girls went to Fort Myers, Florida which became her favourite winter getaway.
When we were teenagers, she decided to become a driver’s education teacher and also went to Red River Community College to take a Graphic Design course.
When Reese was born Millie and Dorothy would go to Carol’s house daily so he did not have to attend a daycare. This made his formative years very special, spending weekdays with his Gramma and great-aunt Dorothy. This bond was never broken and when Reese started school his Gramma was still very involved in his life and would regularly pick him up from school, take him to the park, the airport to watch the planes, McDonald’s and long weekend road trips to Grand Forks. She attended all his school events and the two of them were very close until her passing.
Her golden years were very busy, including looking after her sister Dorothy in her home and when Dorothy was placed in a Personal Care Home, she would go there every day to check on her. When her husband Lewis became ill in his final years she was always by his side. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping and lunches with her longtime friend Mavis. On weekends, she could be found in her blue malibu with Susie and Reese exploring the market gardens and small Manitoba towns. She reluctantly gave up in her license at the age of 90.
Our mother left her home in 2015 and resided at Tuxedo Villa and Riverview Health Centre until her passing. Even with her failing eyesight she still enjoyed working on her art skills and in the past year enjoyed her time drawing with Phil. She also enjoyed her visits with her companions and friends, Rosalie, Phil, Donna and Lisa, thank you. The family would like to thank Dr. Wayne Manishen, Loni, and Dr. Dana Moffat for all their care and compassion in her final years.
A memorial service celebrating our mother’s life will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Coutu Funeral Home, located at 680 Archibald Street
If friends so desire, donations in Millie’s memory may be made to Children’s Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB., R3C 3J2, www.childrenswish.com or D’Arcy’s Arc Animal Rescue, 730 Century Street, Winnipeg, MB., R3M 0M1.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
680 Archibald Street
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
MILDRED ETHEL FRASER
(nee Duncan)
March 28, 1923 – April 18, 2019
On the morning of Thursday, April 18, 2019 our mother Mildred (Millie) Ethel Fraser passed away at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 96. Millie is survived by her daughters, Carol (Russ), grandson Reese Hays and Susan (David). Millie was predeceased by her husband, Lewis Fraser, parents Annie and William Duncan, sister Dorothy and brother Donald.
Millie grew up in the St. Boniface area and attended King George School and Norwood Collegiate. She liked playing baseball, sketching and oil painting and travelled extensively with her sister Dorothy and girlfriends. After high school she worked as a window dresser/display artist for MacDonald Tabacco, Mitchell Fabrics and Eaton’s. It was when she was working in the housewares department at Eaton’s she met Lewis.
Millie and Lewis married in July 1957 and had their two daughters, Carol and Susan. At that time Lewis was a locksmith and mom and dad started the first mobile locksmith business in Winnipeg “Active Lock & Key”. Our mother was a stay at home mom and her world revolved around her daughters. She was very particular that her girls were dressed properly and we were always dressed in the nicest matching outfits. When we were in school she tended to her big garden, listened to her radio talk shows and became interested in current events, politics, and photography. She was a real animal lover and we always had a pet dog or cat. She also assisted our father with the bookwork and cutting keys for the shop in St. James and the shop in the downtown Eaton’s store.
At night my mother would go to art class with her good friend, Madelaine. The two of them always entered the art show at Polo Park mall and various community clubs trying to sell their works of art. She also sold real estate with Loban Realty for a few years which afforded her time at home with her girls. When we played baseball, she became a coach for Archwood Community Club, volunteering at the canteen dances and later becoming a member of the executive.
On the weekends, Millie, Dorothy and our grandmother would take us to Grand Beach for the day or Lockport for a hotdog. It was always the five girls spending time together. We would go to Grand Forks or Fargo on the long weekends, they shopped at their favourite Penny’s and Kmart while we played in the pool back at the hotel. Millie also made sure we got to Minneapolis to chase down and meet Donny Osmond (we staked out his hotel) and Neil Diamond. Other trips she planned for us included, British Columbia, New York, Niagara Falls, Mount Rushmore, Graceland, Palm Springs and Hawaii. She would be very adamant that we visited all the tourist sites. In the later years the girls went to Fort Myers, Florida which became her favourite winter getaway.
When we were teenagers, she decided to become a driver’s education teacher and also went to Red River Community College to take a Graphic Design course.
When Reese was born Millie and Dorothy would go to Carol’s house daily so he did not have to attend a daycare. This made his formative years very special, spending weekdays with his Gramma and great-aunt Dorothy. This bond was never broken and when Reese started school his Gramma was still very involved in his life and would regularly pick him up from school, take him to the park, the airport to watch the planes, McDonald’s and long weekend road trips to Grand Forks. She attended all his school events and the two of them were very close until her passing.
Her golden years were very busy, including looking after her sister Dorothy in her home and when Dorothy was placed in a Personal Care Home, she would go there every day to check on her. When her husband Lewis became ill in his final years she was always by his side. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping and lunches with her longtime friend Mavis. On weekends, she could be found in her blue malibu with Susie and Reese exploring the market gardens and small Manitoba towns. She reluctantly gave up in her license at the age of 90.
Our mother left her home in 2015 and resided at Tuxedo Villa and Riverview Health Centre until her passing. Even with her failing eyesight she still enjoyed working on her art skills and in the past year enjoyed her time drawing with Phil. She also enjoyed her visits with her companions and friends, Rosalie, Phil, Donna and Lisa, thank you. The family would like to thank Dr. Wayne Manishen, Loni, and Dr. Dana Moffat for all their care and compassion in her final years.
A memorial service celebrating our mother’s life will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Coutu Funeral Home, located at 680 Archibald Street
If friends so desire, donations in Millie’s memory may be made to Children’s Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB., R3C 3J2, www.childrenswish.com or D’Arcy’s Arc Animal Rescue, 730 Century Street, Winnipeg, MB., R3M 0M1.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
680 Archibald Street
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
(nee Duncan)
March 28, 1923 – April 18, 2019
On the morning of Thursday, April 18, 2019 our mother Mildred (Millie) Ethel Fraser passed away at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 96. Millie is survived by her daughters, Carol (Russ), grandson Reese Hays and Susan (David). Millie was predeceased by her husband, Lewis Fraser, parents Annie and William Duncan, sister Dorothy and brother Donald.
Millie grew up in the St. Boniface area and attended King George School and Norwood Collegiate. She liked playing baseball, sketching and oil painting and travelled extensively with her sister Dorothy and girlfriends. After high school she worked as a window dresser/display artist for MacDonald Tabacco, Mitchell Fabrics and Eaton’s. It was when she was working in the housewares department at Eaton’s she met Lewis.
Millie and Lewis married in July 1957 and had their two daughters, Carol and Susan. At that time Lewis was a locksmith and mom and dad started the first mobile locksmith business in Winnipeg “Active Lock & Key”. Our mother was a stay at home mom and her world revolved around her daughters. She was very particular that her girls were dressed properly and we were always dressed in the nicest matching outfits. When we were in school she tended to her big garden, listened to her radio talk shows and became interested in current events, politics, and photography. She was a real animal lover and we always had a pet dog or cat. She also assisted our father with the bookwork and cutting keys for the shop in St. James and the shop in the downtown Eaton’s store.
At night my mother would go to art class with her good friend, Madelaine. The two of them always entered the art show at Polo Park mall and various community clubs trying to sell their works of art. She also sold real estate with Loban Realty for a few years which afforded her time at home with her girls. When we played baseball, she became a coach for Archwood Community Club, volunteering at the canteen dances and later becoming a member of the executive.
On the weekends, Millie, Dorothy and our grandmother would take us to Grand Beach for the day or Lockport for a hotdog. It was always the five girls spending time together. We would go to Grand Forks or Fargo on the long weekends, they shopped at their favourite Penny’s and Kmart while we played in the pool back at the hotel. Millie also made sure we got to Minneapolis to chase down and meet Donny Osmond (we staked out his hotel) and Neil Diamond. Other trips she planned for us included, British Columbia, New York, Niagara Falls, Mount Rushmore, Graceland, Palm Springs and Hawaii. She would be very adamant that we visited all the tourist sites. In the later years the girls went to Fort Myers, Florida which became her favourite winter getaway.
When we were teenagers, she decided to become a driver’s education teacher and also went to Red River Community College to take a Graphic Design course.
When Reese was born Millie and Dorothy would go to Carol’s house daily so he did not have to attend a daycare. This made his formative years very special, spending weekdays with his Gramma and great-aunt Dorothy. This bond was never broken and when Reese started school his Gramma was still very involved in his life and would regularly pick him up from school, take him to the park, the airport to watch the planes, McDonald’s and long weekend road trips to Grand Forks. She attended all his school events and the two of them were very close until her passing.
Her golden years were very busy, including looking after her sister Dorothy in her home and when Dorothy was placed in a Personal Care Home, she would go there every day to check on her. When her husband Lewis became ill in his final years she was always by his side. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping and lunches with her longtime friend Mavis. On weekends, she could be found in her blue malibu with Susie and Reese exploring the market gardens and small Manitoba towns. She reluctantly gave up in her license at the age of 90.
Our mother left her home in 2015 and resided at Tuxedo Villa and Riverview Health Centre until her passing. Even with her failing eyesight she still enjoyed working on her art skills and in the past year enjoyed her time drawing with Phil. She also enjoyed her visits with her companions and friends, Rosalie, Phil, Donna and Lisa, thank you. The family would like to thank Dr. Wayne Manishen, Loni, and Dr. Dana Moffat for all their care and compassion in her final years.
A memorial service celebrating our mother’s life will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Coutu Funeral Home, located at 680 Archibald Street
If friends so desire, donations in Millie’s memory may be made to Children’s Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB., R3C 3J2, www.childrenswish.com or D’Arcy’s Arc Animal Rescue, 730 Century Street, Winnipeg, MB., R3M 0M1.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
680 Archibald Street
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
MILDRED ETHEL FRASER
(nee Duncan)
March 28, 1923 – April 18, 2019
On the morning of Thursday, April 18, 2019 our mother Mildred (Millie) Ethel Fraser passed away at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 96. Millie is survived by her daughters, Carol (Russ), grandson Reese Hays and Susan (David). Millie was predeceased by her husband, Lewis Fraser, parents Annie and William Duncan, sister Dorothy and brother Donald.
Millie grew up in the St. Boniface area and attended King George School and Norwood Collegiate. She liked playing baseball, sketching and oil painting and travelled extensively with her sister Dorothy and girlfriends. After high school she worked as a window dresser/display artist for MacDonald Tabacco, Mitchell Fabrics and Eaton’s. It was when she was working in the housewares department at Eaton’s she met Lewis.
Millie and Lewis married in July 1957 and had their two daughters, Carol and Susan. At that time Lewis was a locksmith and mom and dad started the first mobile locksmith business in Winnipeg “Active Lock & Key”. Our mother was a stay at home mom and her world revolved around her daughters. She was very particular that her girls were dressed properly and we were always dressed in the nicest matching outfits. When we were in school she tended to her big garden, listened to her radio talk shows and became interested in current events, politics, and photography. She was a real animal lover and we always had a pet dog or cat. She also assisted our father with the bookwork and cutting keys for the shop in St. James and the shop in the downtown Eaton’s store.
At night my mother would go to art class with her good friend, Madelaine. The two of them always entered the art show at Polo Park mall and various community clubs trying to sell their works of art. She also sold real estate with Loban Realty for a few years which afforded her time at home with her girls. When we played baseball, she became a coach for Archwood Community Club, volunteering at the canteen dances and later becoming a member of the executive.
On the weekends, Millie, Dorothy and our grandmother would take us to Grand Beach for the day or Lockport for a hotdog. It was always the five girls spending time together. We would go to Grand Forks or Fargo on the long weekends, they shopped at their favourite Penny’s and Kmart while we played in the pool back at the hotel. Millie also made sure we got to Minneapolis to chase down and meet Donny Osmond (we staked out his hotel) and Neil Diamond. Other trips she planned for us included, British Columbia, New York, Niagara Falls, Mount Rushmore, Graceland, Palm Springs and Hawaii. She would be very adamant that we visited all the tourist sites. In the later years the girls went to Fort Myers, Florida which became her favourite winter getaway.
When we were teenagers, she decided to become a driver’s education teacher and also went to Red River Community College to take a Graphic Design course.
When Reese was born Millie and Dorothy would go to Carol’s house daily so he did not have to attend a daycare. This made his formative years very special, spending weekdays with his Gramma and great-aunt Dorothy. This bond was never broken and when Reese started school his Gramma was still very involved in his life and would regularly pick him up from school, take him to the park, the airport to watch the planes, McDonald’s and long weekend road trips to Grand Forks. She attended all his school events and the two of them were very close until her passing.
Her golden years were very busy, including looking after her sister Dorothy in her home and when Dorothy was placed in a Personal Care Home, she would go there every day to check on her. When her husband Lewis became ill in his final years she was always by his side. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping and lunches with her longtime friend Mavis. On weekends, she could be found in her blue malibu with Susie and Reese exploring the market gardens and small Manitoba towns. She reluctantly gave up in her license at the age of 90.
Our mother left her home in 2015 and resided at Tuxedo Villa and Riverview Health Centre until her passing. Even with her failing eyesight she still enjoyed working on her art skills and in the past year enjoyed her time drawing with Phil. She also enjoyed her visits with her companions and friends, Rosalie, Phil, Donna and Lisa, thank you. The family would like to thank Dr. Wayne Manishen, Loni, and Dr. Dana Moffat for all their care and compassion in her final years.
A memorial service celebrating our mother’s life will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Coutu Funeral Home, located at 680 Archibald Street
If friends so desire, donations in Millie’s memory may be made to Children’s Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB., R3C 3J2, www.childrenswish.com or D’Arcy’s Arc Animal Rescue, 730 Century Street, Winnipeg, MB., R3M 0M1.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
680 Archibald Street
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca