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