From the Boston Globe

FRASER, John Neil Of Watertown, Feb. 28, 2010. Longtime Newton resident, who also resided in Waltham during his adult life. Born in Cambridge in 1941 and grew up in Newton, attending Franklin School. Son of the late Ernest and Lillian (Cullen) Fraser. Beloved husband of Kate Fraser (Katarina Borgeson). Devoted father of Nathan and Elizabeth, and from his 1st marriage to Sally Putnam Green, Jay (John Jr.) and Dale. Dear brother of Lillian and Margaret. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and three grandchildren: Joshua, Brendan and Matthew. Graduate of: Newton High School in 1959, Boston University (B.A.), Boston College (Master's), Suffolk University (Masters in Public Adm.), and Mass. School of Law (J.D.). Professional history includes: Mass. Commission for the Blind, Mass. Dept. of Health and Human Services, MBTA's RIDE program, Public Defender, Adj. Professor at Bay State College. Volunteered with Newton Lion's Club, Armenian Library and Museum of America, United Cerebral Palsy Human Rights Comm., and many activities at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 4, in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library, 175 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472 or to: : Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Arrangements by A.J. Magni & Son F.H., NEWTON. www.magnifuneralhome.com

March 1st

There will be a memorial mass at Our Lady's Help of Christians Church in Newton on Thursday morning, March 4th at 10:30 am. With a reception to follow in the church hall.

We ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made in John's honor to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library.

You can reach me by email at lizfraser11685@gmail.com.

Thank you all again for your love and support in this difficult time.

February 28th

My dad passed away a little before noon today.

We invite you to share your favorite memories of him.

We'll keep updating this page with pictures, memories and funeral information.

February 28th

My mom, Nathan and I are planning on leaving soon to go to the hospital to say our final goodbyes.

We'll keep you all updated on things as they happen.

February 27th

John is now on hospice care in the hospital.

We would again like to thank everyone for their generosity, thoughts, prayers and support.

February 25th

John has been started on constant low-dose pain medication and seems to be more comfortable. He is taking fewer medications overall.

Our family would to thank everyone for their love and generosity during this difficult time.

I would also like to apologize for any confusion with the comment settings. I have fixed them and now anyone can comment and they do not have to have an account.

February 24th

John has chosen to stay at MGH and receive palliative care instead of moving to Newton-Wellesley. Chemotherapy is not an option due to low blood counts.

Please keep John in your thoughts and prayers.

February 23rd

John is still at MGH, possibly moving to Newton-Wellesley tomorrow, if a bed becomes available.

He is very tired most of the day so it is better to get in contact with us via email before making any plans to visit him. He is also not up to talking on the phone.

Kate: fjkfraser@aol.com

Thank you and we'll update again when we know for sure about the move to Newton-Wellesley.

February 22nd

John is being started on non-chemotherapy medications at MGH while we wait for a bed to open up at Newton-Wellesley. We'll keep you updated when we know more.

February 21st

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, John received a stem cell transplant in early January at Mass General Hospital. The latest PET scan shows that the lymphoma has returned.

He will be transferred from MGH to Newton-Wellesley this week to receive additional chemotherapy to reduce the lymphoma symptoms and to help him be more comfortable.

We will be posting regularly with both treatment updates and some of our favorite pictures of John.

Thank you for your love and support during this difficult time.