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William Gordon Fraser Thursday, May 23, 2024
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Charity : Hawkesbury General Hospital Foundation


DEATH NOTICE

William Gordon Fraser
June 3 1947 - May 23 2024

"Right on time, and isn't it a lovely day for a canoe ride. Our last for this season..." (from Gordon's book)

Gordon peacefully took his last canoe ride on Thursday May 23rd 2024, at the age of 76 years. He was born and raised in Hawkesbury, and lived most of his adult life next to the Rouge River. He was the son of the late William Gordon and Marie Thérèse (Toupin) Fraser. Family was of great importance to Gordon; he believed family was not defined by blood, but by love and acceptance. He loved his wife, Francine Villeneuve, until his last breath; he will continue loving her, his children, Nina Fraser (Sébastien Huard), stepson Francis Desforges (Tammy), his nephew (who was like a son) Greg Morris, and his grandchildren, Maé, Mika, Adèle and Jolan. He was the brother of Marion Morris and brother in law of Nicole (Larry Husul), Maurice (Lori), Lise (Dan Burroughs), Lucie (Martin Bazinet), late Guy and Sylvain (Sophie). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Gordon was a storyteller, weaving together stories from his homelands around Grenville-sur-la-rouge, seamlessly mixing historical facts with oral histories and fiction, captivating listening ears for hours on end. His book, Song of the Spirit River, recounts many of these great stories and histories about the Rouge River.

Gordon would like to thank Dr. Di Cintio and the various staff who helped him during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hawkesbury General Hospital.

Gordon has asked that there not be a memorial for him. Instead, hear him whisper his stories whenever you find yourself next to his beloved Rouge.

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Deceased Person : William Gordon Fraser Thursday, May 23, 2024

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Mes sincères condoléances Francine, ainsi qu’à la famille. Je pense à toi. Bon courage.
Lise G Lauzon

Recevez mes très sincères condoléances et l’expression de ma plus profonde sympathie.
Maryse Gauthier

Francine, Francis, ainsi qu’à vos familles, nous vous présentons nos plus sincères condoléances. Courage à vous tous en ces temps difficiles.
Kathleen Gray et Michel Rochon Rochon

Mes plus sincères condoléances Francine 💐
Johanne Labre Thibodeau

Mes sincères condoléances à toi ma belle Francine et à toute la famille. Il veille maintenant sur vous. Julie et la famille Quesnel ❤️😘
Julie Quesnel

À ma belle amie Francine ainsi qu’à sa famille, Mario et moi vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances et l’expression de nos plus profondes sympathies. Je sais que Gordon est et sera toujours près de toi et veillera sur toi la où il est. Câlins.
Guylaine Papineau

May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you. My condolences to Francine and Gordon’s family and friends
Julia Hendy

Mes plus sincères condoléances ma belle amie. Mes pensées t'accompagne durant les jours et semaines à venir. Doux câlins 🤍🕊️
Nicole Ouimet Dubois

Maurice and I send our deepest condolences to Francine and the rest of the family. It’s unfortunate we cannot be there for you, but you know our hearts are with you always., Sent with deepest love.
Maurice and Lori Villeneuve

Nos sincères sympathies Francine et la famille
Christine et Jean-Pierre Villeneuve, Lacelle

Mes sincères condoléances Francine ainsi qu’à la famille
Linda Ouimet

Nos sincères condoléances à Francine et la famille.
Hughes Jeanne et Robert

Nos sincères condoléances Francine à toi et ta famille.
Luc et Louise-Marie Villeneuve

Recevez mes très sincères condoléances et l’expression de ma plus profonde sympathie à toi Francine et la famille
Gilbert Quesnel

Francine et famille recevez nos sincères condoléances, il n’est jamais facile de laisser partir quelqu’un qu’on aime. Que la joie de l’avoir eu dans vos vies vous aide à traverser cette épreuve. Bon courage.
Johanne Hotte

Francine, je tiens à t’offrir mes plus sincères sympathies, mes pensées sont avec toi. C’est sans doute très éprouvant pour toi et tes proches de vivre ce deuil, je souhaite que les souvenirs des heureux moments passés avec Gordon vous apporteront réconfort.
Andrée Gougeon

Très chère Francine, Je te présente mes très sincères condoléances et l’expression de ma plus profonde sympathie. Affectueusement, Francine Berthiaume Larocque
Francine Larocque

Recevez mes très sincères condoléances et l’expression de ma plus profonde sympathie.
Benoît Lalonde

Mes sympathies Francine, mes pensées sont toujours avec toi. Ton Gordon a eu la plus belle preuve d’amour qui soit…ton support indéfectible jusqu’à la fin! Maintenant il ne souffre plus et veille tranquillement sur toi!
Shirley Chénier

Nos sincères condoléances à toi Francine ainsi qu’à toute ta famille 🙏🏻
Serge et Sylvie Proulx

Mes plus sincères condoléances Francine ainsi qu à toute la famille
Johanne Besner

À Francine et toute la famille, nous vous présentons nos sincères condoléances.
Lise et Jean Joly

Sincères condoléances à toi Francine, les enfants et toute la famille. Monique Burroughs Diotte et Guy Diotte
Monique et Guy Diotte

We wish to send our deepest sympathies to Francine.
Raymond Villeneuve and Karen Hunter

Mes cordiales sympathies Nina. Mes pensées vous accompagnent
Lise Wilkinson

Recevez mes très sincères condoléances et l’expression de ma plus profonde sympathie.Jacques St-Jacques
Manon St-Jacques

Mes sinceres condoleances francine et la famille!
Danielle Lacasse

My deepest condolences to all the family. I had the distinct pleasure of illustrating his book "Songs of the Spirit River". We met many times during the course of this project, his passion for the history of the Rouge River radiated out of him. I will listen for him next time I 'm up the Rouge.❤️
Crosby Jill

Francine and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. I live on the Rouge and will make sure I think of his stories often.
Sherry MacCullouch

Recevez mes très sincères condoléances et l’expression de ma plus profonde sympathie.
Jocelyne D'Aoust

Our sincere sympathy to all Gordon’s family. May he rest in peace. Allan & Naomi Mahon
Naomi Mahon


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