Gina Joann Fraser

Gina was born on August 17, 1957, in Sydney, NS, and passed away on July 24, 2024, in Campbell River, BC.

When you have never lost anyone so incredibly close to your heart and someone that's such an integral part of your life, it's impossible to imagine the day that you have to make an announcement like this, especially so sudden and far, far too soon. Writing this obituary is breaking my heart, but because she was so special, I know how many people loved Gina (my nanny). For all of you that had the gift of knowing her, loving her, and most of all, being loved by her, I want you to hear the devastating news from me. Gina unexpectedly passed away sometime in the afternoon on July 24th, 2024, in the comfort of her own home. Gina suffered from many underlying health complications, and on July 24th, her heart decided it was finished fighting. Please know that Gina did not suffer. Gina's selflessness and empathy for others was unmatched, and therefore, it was in her wishes not to have a service. She knew that in order to get through losing her, my family would have to grieve together, on our own time, and in our own way. So, for those of you who are not with us, please hold onto the memories, feelings, and experiences you shared with her. She would want you to take the time to do what you feel is the right way to honour her.

I know it's safe to assume that everyone that knew Gina knows that she just tackled life! She was thrown more obstacles than any person should ever have to overcome, but she always challenged anything and everything that tried to stop her from living her life to the fullest, and she did so right up until the day she died. On the day that she passed away, she spent the day doing what she loved most of all—dancing with her friends and talking to her youngest granddaughter, Ashleigh. Because Gina has been dreaming of, and planning, so many trips with friends and family, I know she left us in a happy state of mind. Gina's poor body spent so much time fighting, so to know she spent her last few months happy and doing what she loves brings me some bit of comfort. And I hope knowing this does the same for all of you.

Everyone keeps telling us that the pain we feel will get better with time, but as my sister, Natalie, has said, we will never stop hurting. I know my family and I will never be able to fill this void. However, not being able to fill the hole in our hearts just shows how lucky we were to have her in our lives. There was and will only ever be one Gina. Not everyone is blessed enough to have a person like her in their lives, and we have loved her, and been loved by her, for a very long time, but no amount of time would have felt long enough. Gina is and will remain everywhere around us, because she was a part of everything, good and bad. And I know she will always be a part of everything just in a different way, and I hate it so far, but I know with time this hate will turn to comfort.

With love from the bottom of my broken heart,

Hailey (Gina's oldest granddaughter)