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Obituary for James "Jim" Fraser

James "Jim"  Fraser
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, my father, James “Jim” Alvin Fraser slipped peacefully from this world after a valiant four and a half month effort to recover from a severe stroke.

Jim, always a true gentleman, was a devoted husband of Ellamae, his wife of 57 years and always a steadfast husband, father, mentor and true companion to my mother, myself, his brothers and sisters and family on Mum's side.

Born in New Glasgow on March 28th, 1941 to Dan and Charlotte (Lottie) (MacCulloch) Fraser. Jim moved with his family from Pictou Co. to Frankville, Antigonish Co. and then to Oxford due to his father’s occupation with the railway. Immediately upon graduation from high school, he entered a banking career with the Bank of Nova Scotia and retired as Branch Manager after spending 35 years in various locations throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. For the next 5 years, Jim provided mortgage application services for the Royal Bank in Truro, finally retiring to enjoy travel and working around his home. Throughout his banking career Jim was highly respected by his co-workers and clients alike for his integrity, work ethics and devotion to helping people.

He was a talented wood worker who loved to build things to give away to family members and friends. Dad truly enjoyed travelling throughout Canada and the US with mother and would return with many stories to tell about their interesting adventures.
Dad was a faithful member of St. James Presbyterian Church in Truro and served as a board member as well as treasurer.

Without question, Jim was a proud of his 23 years as a volunteer with the RCMP Auxiliary Constable program and was one of the first in Nova Scotia. He so cherished his experiences working night shifts and the close friendships made with various RCMP members through the province. Following his retirement from the Auxiliary program, he continued his affiliation with the Force as a member of the RCMP Vets Association from which he recently received his 15 year pin.

Jim is survived by his wife, Ellamae (Peppard); son, Ian at home; sisters, Stella Wilkinson of Broadway, Marion MacNeil of Westville, Donelda Stewart of Stellarton and brothers, Don (Carol) of Elk Grove, California, Munroe (Jane) of Pictou, John (Jill) of Leesburg, Florida and Vern (Angela) of Berwick. He was predeceased by his parents, Dan and Lottie Fraser; sister, Emma MacCulloch; three infant sisters as well as brothers-in-law, James Peppard, Don Wilkinson, Cecil MacNeil and Morris Stewart.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, funeral services will be for family only.
Donations in memory of Jim, may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation.

“His perseverance and pride will never be forgotten”