Douglas D. FRASER

FRASER, Douglas D. - October 28, 2008 of Cheektowaga, NY, died peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous 16-month battle with esophagus cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Marilyn (Usinski) Fraser; he was a wonderful father to Linda, Susan and Doug (Penny); and a devoted grandpa to D.J. Jake and Nick; also survived by a sister, Betty (late Jack) Luthringer; and a brother, Lloyd (Jane); and many nieces and nephews. He will be remembered by many friends and acquaintances for his great sense of humor and optimism (“The glass is always half full“). He was a retired officer of the Marine Midland Bank (now HSBC) and previously worked as a Canadian Customs Inspector. His claim to fame was “being the first baby born in Douglas Memorial Hospital in Fort Erie, Ontario on July 9th, 1931.“ Funeral Service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William Street., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Friday at 11:00 am. Family present Wednesday evening 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. If desired donations can be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Upper GI Clinic) or the Canadian Cancer Society. 11299327