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- According to the book "From "Wolf's Den" to Huttonville", James D. Fraser was president of the Canadin National Exhibition, following his father's footsteps, and was also President of the Brampton Curling Club and an executve and Board member of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Obituary in Toronto Star, 29 Jan., 2017:
"James Douglas (Jim) Fraser. On Friday, January 27, 2017, in his 81st year. Beloved husband to Donna (nee Burbridge) for 57 years. Loving father to Bradley and Heather Fraser; Lee-Anne and John Bell and Dawn Marie and Dean Manderson.Jim leaves behind nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Survived by sisters Mary Lou and Joe Leach, Betty June and R.J. Stewart (deceased) and brother Jack Fraser and Sue Ferri. Sister-in-law to Diane McLain. Born in Huttonville, Ontario, son of the late J.M. and Bessie Fraser of Spring Farms. In his 81 years, Jim travelled the world extensively and had many accomplishments. He graduated from Ontario Agricultural College in 1956 and encouraged his grandchildren to pursue higher education. Jim was actively engaged in 4H, Junior Farmers, The Royal Winter Fair, Canadian National Exhibition and the Rotary Club. He curled, golfed, hunted, fished and piloted "The Hayseed" for many years. His gentle nature and enjoyment of a good story or debate will be forever missed..."
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Abt 1936 - 2017 (81 years)