William Alexander Fraser passed away on May 30, 2020, in Catonsville, MD, at the age of 93. Born in London and raised in Chicago, IL, and Mount Vernon, OH, he was a World War II veteran and a graduate of Ohio University. A chemist, he spent most of his career at and retired from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Winifred (Maron) Fraser; a brother, Kenneth Fraser; and a sister, Doris Harris. He is survived by his daughters, Ann Severance (Gene) and Barbara Fraser; his sister, Jean A. Fraser; and his grandchildren, Stephen Severance (Beatriz Ribeiro), Rachel Severance (Alex Slusser), Sarah Severance and Peter Severance.
A funeral Mass will be held for family on August 4, at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Parish, Bordentown, NJ. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Project PLASE:
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