Sydney
Viola ‘Ma’ Fraser of Victoria Road, Sydney, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Doucette) Grant.
She was a classy independent lady with a heart of gold who welcomed everyone into her home and was known affectionately by everyone as ‘Ma’. Ma was kept busy being involved in many social activities. She belonged to the Club 55 Bowling league, the Pensioners Club Darts. She also got together weekly with a ladies’ group that referred to themselves as the Cabbage Patch Dolls Club for over 50 years. Her past time activities were knitting, crocheting and ceramics. She could often be found in her kitchen cooking and baking for her family and friends. Dancing and listening to Elvis music was something she also enjoyed. Her love for animals extended to all creatures, especially poodles. She enjoyed the staff and activities she participated in at the VON daycare.
She is survived by her children, Bernie (Rodena) Fraser, Charlie (Elaine) Fraser, Barbara Fraser, Brenda (Geoffrey) Bidart, Mona (Pat) Fraser-Campbell, Roger (Susan) Fraser and special chosen daughter Michele ‘Kimmie’ (Kevin) Tabensky; also her grandchildren Krista, Brandon, Michelle, Brent, Anthony, Ryan, Christina, Sophia; great grandchildren Ashton, Chanel, Mikayla, Reed, Wes, Hunter, Tristan and Ryan-Colin.
She was predeceased by her parents as well as her husband Edward Eugene Fraser, brothers Johnny Grant, Joseph ‘Buddy’ Grant, sister Betty Warren and her infant son James Daniel.
The family would like to thank the home care workers and palliative care unit for their compassion and care.
Visitation will take place on Monday, April 2 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 am at St. Theresa’s Church with Fr. Dennis Lamey officiating. Interment at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Society of Cape Breton.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com
