Donna Fraser

Donna of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on December 9, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Donna was born in Nokomis, SK on November 5, 1954, the daughter of Elmer and Shirley Fraser of Semans. Donna moved to Saskatoon at a young age and was a hairdresser by trade. She eventually migrated into sales and office management in the beauty supply industry where she was adored by hair stylists throughout central Saskatchewan. This adoration was not limited to the beauty supply industry for Donna brought a great amount of joy to all that encountered this small ball of energy. Her incredible sense of humour and her propensity to help others were traits admired by friends and family alike. Even during her long and arduous 18-year battle with cancer Donna always tried to put a smile on the faces of all she met – whether they were old time friends or new acquaintances. “I get by with a little help from my friends” – the Beatles.  In her last months, Donna relied heavily on the generosity of her dear friends Louise Cerniuk and Diane Hubelit as well as many others – all who gave their precious time to someone they sincerely loved. A special thank you to Donna’s personal care-giver and friend, Dorothy Gerbrandt, who opened her home to Donna and made her last months so memorable. Donna is survived by her siblings, Marlene (Maurice) and Blair of Semans, Trent (Lorette) of Regina and Darren of Edmonton. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Chastity Simister of Edmonton, Logan (Karleen), Corbin (Kristian), Payden (Kayla) of Regina and Tealyn (Razvan) of Calgary; as well as 4 great-nieces, Bryce Erhardt, Brianna and Julia Simister of Edmonton and London Fraser of Regina. Donna also leaves behind numerous cousins and neighbours. There will be a Celebration of Donna’s Well-lived Life at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th at Windsor Chapel – Lower level (please use side entrance - 704 Windsor Street, Saskatoon). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Donna’s name to the Saskatoon Cancer Centre (20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 - or online at saskcancer.ca). Arrangements in care of John Schachtel - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306) 978-5200