YAWNEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-08-02 published
James Edward
FRASER
April 1, 1929 - July 29, 2003
(Former Executive Director Track 3 Ski Association and in retirement
tour escort for Golden Escapes Travel) Jim died peacefully after
a short but feisty battle with cancer. Loving husband for 50
years to Virginia
FAGE
(Ginny.)
Jim's zest for life and love
of family is treasured by his daughters, Leslie (Ken
HOYT,)
Meredith
(Ed YAWNEY) and Leah (Steven
SPENCER.)
Proud
Grandpa of nine
grandchildren, Meghan, Jenna, Taryn, Andrew and Owen
HOYT,
Tyler
and Jennifer
YAWNEY and Stephanie and Scott
SPENCER.
Jim was
well known for his optimism and sense of humour which continued
throughout his illness. His love of travel, good food (he especially
enjoyed cooking for his family and Friends), music, theatre,
dancing and skiing will be remembered by his family who will
carry on his favourite tradition of all camping together. Jim
was predeceased by his parents Judge Allan and Margaret
FRASER
and his brother John
FRASER. He will be missed by his sisters
Molly (Jack
BOYD) and Diane (Michael
McCORMACK) all of Ottawa.
In accordance with Jim's wishes there will be no visitation.
There will be a private family service and interment at Beechwood
Cemetery in Ottawa. A celebration of Jim's life will take place
in Toronto on September 13, 1-4 p.m. at the Old Mill Garden Room.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Sunnybrook Hospital and
Cancer Centre who were so kind and caring to both Jim and his
family. If desired, donations in his memory may be made to Sunnybrook
Regional Cancer Centre or The Lions Foundation of Canada (a facility
for training guide and helper dogs) (905)842-2891. Condolences
and inquiries regarding the celebration may be sent to jimandginny13@hotmail.com
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