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Finlay Hugh Fraser

May 31, 2015

FRASER

Finlay Hugh

November 20, 1920 – May 31, 2015

Second beloved son of Hedley pioneers, J.K. and Mary Fraser died at the age of 94 at Hospice House, Penticton on May 31, 2015. Predeceased by all his siblings and his first wife, Margaret (Peggy) Foote (1979). Peggy and Finlay’s family includes daughters, Frances Brent (David dec.), Sheila O’Bee and Jackie Fuhr, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Finlay served in the ground crew, R.C.A.F. and was posted to R.C.A.F./R.A.F. base at Topcliffe near the village of Thirsk in Yorkshire. His work as a diamond driller took him to many parts of Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico. During retirement in Penticton since 1979 he enjoyed gardening, reading and current events. His steadfast devotion to his family will be forever cherished. During his illness he received exemplary care not only from his physician and medical teams, but also from his second wife of thirty three years, Effie. A private family graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, Penticton in the near future with Padre John Briscall officiating and Finlay will be interred with Peggy. Flowers are graciously declined in favour of kind thoughts and deeds for ones fellow humans. May Fin and Peg rest together in peace through all eternity.

Arrangements in care of

Everden Rust

Funeral Services.



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