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“I/We've known Austin for many years as our plumber. He's known Andy and myself since we were kids. I/We've enjoyed his sense of humor very much. In...Read More »
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1 of 12 | Posted by: Susan Saunders, Minor & Carol McLain, Andrew McLain - MA
“Austin C. Fraser was one of the funniest men I knew, and also a real sweetheart. I remember him from my childhood, calling his wife "Moldyhead." I...Read More »
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2 of 12 | Posted by: Kathryn Pierce Dietz - Needham, MA
“Dear Sandra, Richard, Julie and Jeff,
We are so sorry at the passing of your Dad and Grandfather. Austin. was a sweet, kind and gentle man, and the...Read More »
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Bob & Connie Law - Wilbraham, MA
“Our memory of Austin was of a humble man who loved to tell stories of life, with his own twist of humor. May the crowds in heaven who now listen to...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Cunninghams - Concord, NH, NH
“I was very sorry to hear of Austin's passing. He will be truly missed by all
of us at Murray Supply Corp. He would faithfully come in every month to...Read More »
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Marino Matrundola-Murray Supply Corp. employees & friends - MA
“To Sandra, Joyce, Scott & the rest of the family,
We want you to know how sorry we are that your dear father/grandfather has passed. We know how...Read More »
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6 of 12 | Posted by: Joanne & Mario Sacco
“Austin was a fantastic man. He will be in our hearts forever. We are so sorry for your loss. Be at peace knowing he is with God. Our thoughts and...Read More »
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7 of 12 | Posted by: Anthony & Tricia Voner - friend
“Dear Joyce , Scott , Sandra & extended families,
We are so sorry that you have now laid to rest a truly sweet and wonderful father and...Read More »
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8 of 12 | Posted by: Jeff, Heather and Family
“One of the first things my Uncle Austin ever taught me was that
Bobby Orr in the penalty box = BAD!! In all seriousness, though, he
has been a great...Read More »
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9 of 12 | Posted by: Mary (Fraser) Murray - AZ - neice
“Austin will be missed greatly . His humor, caring and kindness. He will be always in our thoughts . A wonderful brother and brother-in-law
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10 of 12 | Posted by: William and Dorothy Fraser - FL
“We are all saddened by the news of Austin's passing. No matter how prepared and how expected a loss may be, losing someone so precious is so very...Read More »
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11 of 12 | Posted by: The Richards Family
“Austin loved an audience; his wonderful life filled him with the most memorable stories which we’ve all have had the pleasure to listen to at least...Read More »
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Ruthanne Bradley - Concord, NH
Mr. Austin C. Fraser, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Concord Hospice House in Concord, New Hampshire with his loving family at his side. He was 82 years old. Mr. Fraser was born in Melrose on March 19, 1927 one of seven children of the late Arthur Fraser and Mary (Campbell) Fraser.
Austin was raised in Medford and graduated from Medford Vocational High School. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. Following his discharge, he established his own business, Austin C. Fraser Plumbing and Heating. A Master Plumber for 36 years, he was self employed for 23 years and then worked for Tufts University.
Mr. Fraser was a member of the Boston Baptist Social Union, past president and member of the Mystic Valley Plumbers Association, Director of the Massachusetts Association of Plumbers, and was on the Board of Directors at the Northeast Vocational School. Austin was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Medford where he belonged for over 60 years. He enjoyed serving on numerous committees and was recently appointed as lifetime deacon.
Mr. Fraser was an avid Red Sox and Bruins fan. He will be long remembered for his devotion to his beloved family and great sense of humor.
Austin was the beloved husband of Audrey L. (MacLean) Fraser with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Devoted father of Sandra J. Himmelwright and her husband Richard of Wilbraham, Scott M. Fraser and his wife Maria of Wilmington and Joyce F. Smith and her husband Jere of Concord, NH. Dear brother of Stanley Fraser of Forsyth, MO, William Fraser of Weirsdale, FL, Margaret Gardner of Reading, Andrew Fraser of Medford, and the late Arthur Fraser and Ira Fraser. Cherished grandfather of Julie Himmelwright, Jeffrey Himmelwright, Kristin Fraser, Kayla Fraser, Kathryn Fraser, Hannah Smith, and Hillary Smith. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service in honor of Austin’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Medford, 29 Oakland St., Medford on Saturday, March 27 at 11 AM. Gifts in Austin’s memory may be made to the memorial fund at the Church.
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