DANIEL STEPHEN FRASER

After a long, and often difficult journey through Alzheimers, our family had to say goodbye to a great man. On Monday, February 3, 2025, Daniel Stephen Fraser quietly passed away, surrounded by the love of his family.

It’s been a stormy time 

Passing through the clouds, trying to make sense of things. 

Do you like stories?

The stories that inspire, and spark curiosity. 

The true stories of heroes.

They all seem to share similar qualities that make them shine. 

People who author their own awesome, awe-inspiring lives. 

Spark. 

Curious. 

Wonder? 

When exactly did our dad grow into the hero we know he was?

Was he born with it? 

Did our grandma see his invisible cape? 

His family large, was it when he was young? 

When did his determination and grit emerge?

The countless abilities - our dad grew. 

Mom always his world, the love of his life. 

67 plus years strong. More than 67. Right. 

Foreshadowing maybe, 

their marriage in

Ripley’s Believe It or Not? 

Together unstoppable. 

Our father the protector, the guider, the provider. Idle time was a waste of time. 

Our dad the perfectionist, who mastered everything he set his mind to. Never to brag, he might not have mentioned his 3 hole-in-ones. 

Our dad could do everything. 

From crafting plastic colourful grapes, bread making, house building, scuba diving, plumbing, roofing, painting, golfing, managing, traveling, skiing, dancing, investing, horseshoes, fishing, shuffling, electrical, boating, exploring and conquering. 

Dad  would “pop” in over night, swim, visit, hug and drive back to Winnipeg early morning to finish his electrical job. 

“Dock days” cherished, filled with dock lunches, noodles, snorkelling and splash balls. Playing catch with kids, grandkids and great-grandkids, too! 

Traveling around the world, often driving to Palm Springs near family and their dear friends. Lots of gas station experiences. Lots of gas… 

Speaking of gas- CWB Centre. Hard work pays off. Our parents created a spot on the Trans Canada Highway that people flocked to. No advertising needed. Along with that, Dad cleverly created northwestern Ontario’s first gas war - remember the cars backed up for miles, making headline news in local papers? 

Our dad had a curious mind, loved word play, riddles, puns and solving problems. So when he found geocaching, the worlds all came together. Geocaching lit him up like a Christmas tree. He could do it all - these things that tickled his imagination and creativity, the intrigue, the word games, the hide and seek. The  exploration, picnic lunches, going off the grid, spending time with his family and how it connected people around the world. The adventures. 

Our dad was not one for small talk, but game playing, yes! Recently, when visiting him at the memory care centre he would play the bean bag toss game and win almost every time. And when he won, he winked with a huge grin and loving eyes. 

You see our Dad was limitless. He is our hero. 

The sky is clear, we are out of the clouds now. 

There is one thing our dad could not do, but we can, and that is to remember. 

Let’s keep the awesome, awe-inspiring memories coming and share the stories. 

Dan leaves behind the love of his life of over 67 years, Helen (née Daily) and four children, Kim Burnett (Aaron), Randy Fraser (Tammy), Kelly Fraser and Pamela Buxton (Kevin). He also leaves to cherish the memories and family stories, six grandchildren: Jill Hinter (Adam), Nick Raffey, Ali Harbis (Taso), Dani Fraser, Toby Buxton (Megan) and Tanner Buxton, as well as four beautiful great-grandchildren: Colton and Bennett Hinter, Luca and Isla Harbis.

Dan was predeceased by his parents, Rose Marie (née Lalonde) and Stephen Fraser as well as siblings Arthur and Caron. He is lovingly remembered and survived by brothers Gerry and Paul, sister Jeannette, as well as many extended family members, and dear friends.

The family would like to thank the Alzheimer’s Societies of Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba for their guidance through this horrible disease, and the staff on T7 Deer Lodge Centre for their professional and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, we encourage friends and family to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Thank you, Dad, for a lifetime of love, laughter and adventure. We miss you and promise to keep the memories alive.

Some people don’t

believe in heroes,

but they haven’t

met our dad.

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