FRASER, “Bob” Harry Robert
Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran
Bob passed from this life with his family by his side on June 19th, 2016. He was an active member of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Lancaster bomber team, applying his knowledge and skills honed as an instrument mechanic for the RCAF's fleet during World War II. He attended Western and McMaster universities. Bob was President of the Industrial Management Clubs of Canada, a founding member of the Empire Investment Club, was actively involved in the Canadian Purchasing Association and Chairman of the Sackville Hill Senior Center. He worked at Westinghouse, WABCO, and taught industrial management at Mohawk College. He was an avid reader and sports buff known for his quick wit and enthusiastic piano playing. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Vivian Vasey Fraser; children Janis (Cameron Joe) Blimkie, Joanne (Phil) Fraser-Czerneda, John Fraser (Pat Guilfoyle); grandchildren Brandt, Kendra (Chris), Andrea (Alex), Tom, great granddaughter Zoe; his brother Fred’s widow Marj, their children Susan (Don), Doug, and the Reisers, Lyons, Big Frasers, and everyone who called him Uncle Bob. Special thanks to the St.Peter's Residence at Chedoke, especially the compassionate team on Cedar and the Admin team who support their staff. In accordance with his beliefs, cremation and a private family gathering has taken place. Condolences may be expressed at www.baygardens.ca.The family requests that any donations in his memory be directed to support the Salvation Army Mountberry Adult Day Program in Stoney Creek, St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke c/o the Recreation Department, or the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s "Lancaster Support Club" to keep his beloved bomber VRA "Vera" flying.