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MARCEL SIMON FRASER
Born: Sep 25, 1938
Date of Passing: Sep 20, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARCEL SIMON FRASER
With profound sadness, the family wishes to announce that Marcel Simon Fraser passed away at St. Boniface Hospital on September 20, 2025, five days short of his 87th birthday after a very brief and unexpected illness.
Marcel was born on the home farm at Swan Lake Manitoba on September 25, 1938. He attended the local St. Urbain elementary school, Gravelbourg College and Otterburne College where he received his grade XII certificate in 1958. He graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Agriculture in 1965 and married his loving wife Joan Van Cauwenberghe on May 21, 1966. They were happily married 41 years until Joan’s sudden passing in 2007.
He leaves to mourn his three daughters: Kerilee (Trevor Fischer), grandchildren Niklas and Sara; Michelle (Jay Allard), grandchildren, Troy (Kara) and Trina; Sharon (Dennis White), grandson Ian and his precious first great-granddaughter Presley Allard. He also leaves to mourn one brother Tony (Ivy Clair) and three sisters, Therese Barsalou, Cecile Myslicki, and Jeannette Fraser, sister-in-law Delores Van Cauwenberghe and too many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends to name or count!
He was predeceased by his infant baby Joanne, wife Joan, parents, John and Antoinette Fraser, in-laws, Nestor and Annie Van Cauwenberghe, siblings and spouses, Ernest (Yvonne), Denis, Albert (Joanne), Richard (Gladys), Evangeline, Yvette (Maurice Leperre), Leon Barselou, Ernie Semmler, and Edward Myslicki.
The family would like to thank all the health care providers involved in dad’s care and to our great friends / family who have been here for us when we needed you the most.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be celebrated at St. Timothy Parish Church, 135 John Forsyth Rd., Winnipeg, MB on Thursday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m.
Marcel was very generous and supported many organizations. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 27, 2025
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Marcel will be missed dearly but the fond memories over so many years will never be forgotten and will always be cherished. We are so grateful for having him a part of our lives. Our deepest sympathy to the family and close friends. - Posted by: Colleen and Kevin Van Den Bussche (God daughter and friend) on: Oct 02, 2025
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Marcel Fraser We had spoken with Marcel at St Timothy’s just a few days before his passing and were shocked and saddened that he past. Marcel was a good friend we shared memories and information of Swan Lake as we also were born in Swan Lake and raised locally. For our granddaughters sacrament Marcel made a small beautiful wooden cross for them. May the many wonderful memories created over the years help during this difficult period. We offer our heart felt condolences for the loss of Marcel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jerry and Linda Cousin - Posted by: Jerry and Linda Cousin (Friend) on: Sep 30, 2025
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My sincere condolences to Marcel’s daughters and their families. He was a wonderful person. Marcel played hockey with my husband, Dave, and we were old friends from Fort Richmond and Mary Mother of the Church. RIP old friend. Sincerely, Ev Lane - Posted by: Evelyn Lane (Friend) on: Sep 29, 2025
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We will certainly miss Marcel at our Aggie Reunions - a special friend - Posted by: Jean McBride (Friend) on: Sep 28, 2025
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We’re heartbroken by the loss of our fellow carver, mentor, and friend. His steady hands and generous spirit shaped the ADANAC carving group in countless ways. He gave his time, his talent, and his heart—and we’ll carry his legacy in every piece we carve. Our sincere condolences to Marcel’s family. R.I.P Marcel! - Posted by: Marielle Dyck-ADANAC (Friend and Fellow Carver) on: Sep 28, 2025
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Uncle Marcel was a treasure. So many memories of the bigness of his heart and kindness are flooding through. He always reminded me so much of my father, his brother Ernest. Following my dad’s passing Uncle Marcel was like a second father. My heart is out to his daughters and their families. My deepest condolences to all. - Posted by: Sheila Fraser (Niece) on: Sep 27, 2025
