BATH — Paul Fraser, 75, died peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on Sunday, January 20, 2013. He was born on February 2, 1937 in Boston, MA, the son of Harold Douglas and Beatrice (Whitney) Fraser.
The family moved to Cape Elizabeth Maine in 1939. He resided in RI. Connecticut, and NH only to return to his beloved Maine in 2000.
Paul attended Maine schools, Asheville School in NC and then on to Bryant College and Brown University. He served in the Navy from 1954 till 1962. Paul’s careers included banking, Educational publishing also de-sign and manufacturing for the technology industry. At the age when most men retire, Paul, along with his wife and daughter opened the Bath Sweet Shoppe in 2004. It was perhaps his most rewarding career. He called it “our Candy Ministry”.
Paul had faith. It gave him life and set him free. He was active in the music ministry of First Parish Church East Derry NH and Grace Episcopal Church in Bath Maine.
Paul was predeceased by his brother, Harold Douglas Fraser Jr., his grandson, Matthew C. Fraser and his nephew, Douglas Fraser.
He leaves behind his wife of 33 years Joan (Fairbrother) Fraser and five children: Greg W and Jennifer Fra-ser of Nelson, NH. ; Stuart A. and Cynthia Fraser of Hillsborough, NH; Troy D. and Michelle Fraser of Brunswick, ME ; Amy Fraser Dube of Portland, ME and Sarah W. Fraser of Bath. He cherished his grand-children — all nine of them: Jacob and Andrew Fraser of Nelson, NH, Zachary and Megan Fraser of Hills-borough, NH; Nathaniel and Annah Dube of Derry, NH; Paige Fraser of Lewiston, ME, and Adrian Fraser of Brunswick ME. They are his legacy. His inlaws, nephews and nieces in Ct., MA and NH held a special place in his heart.
Paul was a good and loving husband, father, uncle, in-law and friend. His quick wit, hearty laugh and positive spirit made an impression on those lives he touched. He had a great life and made a difference in this world.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 24th at 11:00am at Grace Episcopal Church ; 1100 Washington Street, Bath, Maine 04530.
Funeral arrangements by Desmond Funeral Home, Bath, Maine.
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