Ronald John Fraser Sr. Obituary (1936 - 2011)

Ronald John Fraser Sr. Old Town & Millinocket—Ronald J. Fraser Sr., 75, died peacefully at his residence with his family by his side August 15, 2011. He was born February 13, 1936 in Old Town a son of Charles J. and Juliette R. (Boucher) Fraser. Ron proudly served his country as a Marine from 1954-1957. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending over 45 years fishing West Grand. He wintered the last 20 years in Texas where he was a State Champion Shuffle board player. He also spent 5 summers in Alaska where he fished for the King Salmon. He was employed at Sears for many years as an electronics technician. Following his retirement from Sears, he and his wife Juanita, owned and operated “Ronita’s” Seafood take out restaurant in Enfield for twenty years before finally retiring for good in 2008. He was a dedicated family man and enjoyed all the special family times and get togethers. He also had wonderful friends whom he cared for greatly. He loved his many poodles over the years, especially his most recent, Coco Puff, who never left his side. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Juanita; 3 children Debbie Gibbs and her husband Charlie of Alton, Kathy Bulley and her husband Neal of Millinocket; Ronald Fraser Jr. of Alton; five grandchildren Steven Gibbs of Old Town, Mark White and his wife Janalynn of Norridgewock, Michelle Fraser and her significant other Frank Tringale of Biddeford, Mellisa Fraser and her significant other Dan Bernadini of Old Town; Joshua Fraser of Alton; two great grandchildren Dante Crenshaw and Olivia White; one sister Sylvia Weatherbee; and two brothers Jerry Fraser and his wife Nellie of CT and Phillip “Butch” Fraser and his wife Beverly of CA. He was predeceased by three granddaughters Erica Gibbs, Heather White, and Roxannie Fraser; a daughter-in-law Adelaida “Nida” Fraser, sister Gloria White, and a brother Danny Fraser. A service with military honors will be conducted 11AM Friday August 19, 2011 at the Birmingham Funeral Home 438 Main St Old Town. Interment will be at a later date at Alton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Maine Chapter 51 US Route 1, Suite M Scarborough, ME 04074 phone: (207) 879-5700 www.heart.org/maine Condolences may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com