Fraser, Catherine Anne 'Cay'
Catherine ‘Cay’ Anne Fraser (nee Ormsby) passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 79, with family by her side, at Grey Bruce Hospice – Chapman House in Owen Sound.
Cay was born and raised in the Meaford area. She graduated from Teacher’s College in Stratford and after teaching for a few years in Owen Sound and Flesherton, she married the love of her life, Don Fraser. She retired from teaching to become a full-time mother and partner to Don on the farm in Proton Township. After spending a number of years raising her family and tending to the farm, Cay moved on to the Shelburne Veterinarian Clinic where she enjoyed spending time with the clients and animals.
Don & Cay sold the farm in Proton in 2008 to build their dream home and begin a new chapter of their life in the area where Cay grew up outside of Meaford. She was an avid volunteer to many organizations such as Dundalk District Agricultural Society, WMS, Ladies Aid, an Elder and Sunday School Teacher at Erskine Presbyterian Church (Dundalk) and a Sunday School Teacher at Knox Presbyterian Church (Meaford). She loved to garden, crochet, bake, and spend time with family and friends. She adored spending quality time with her grandchildren, watching them grow up, attending their endless sporting activities and witnessing their many milestones.
In her later years she looked forward to watching the Owen Sound Attack, attending church, and spending time at Day Away. A special thank you to the staff for their patience, attentive care, and the way they engaged Cay in the program over the last few years.
Cay’s motto in life was “There is always someone worse off than you”. This was something her mother had shared with her as a little girl and Cay lived by it. Even through her battle with cancer, and the aftereffects of her stroke, she held her head up strong and never let any of it get the best of her.
Cay will be forever cherished by her loving husband, Don Fraser of 57 years.
She was the loving and caring mother to sons Blair (Connie Ingram) Fraser and Brent (Kathy Freeman) Fraser. Predeceased by her infant daughter Jennifer Fraser.
She was the kind and devoted grandmother of Lauren, Aaron, Ella and Bre.
Cay was the daughter of the late Otto and Rhoda (nee Alcock) Ormsby of Meaford and daughter-in-law to the late Ken & Elva (Hendry) Fraser of Dundalk. She will be dearly missed by her sister Helen Woodhouse, brother Leonard (Debbie) Ormsby, sisters-in-law Marie Ormsby and Maxine Scott, and brothers-in-law Howard Fligg, Ray Walter and Harvey (Terry) Fraser. Predeceased by siblings Doug Ormsby and Evelyn Fligg, sister-in-law Margaret Walter and brothers-in-law Russell McCutcheon, Bruce Woodhouse, and Bob Scott. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families.
A special thank you to the staff at both the Meaford General Hospital and the Victoria Hospital in London for their care during her stay. A heartfelt thank you to the staff and volunteers at Grey Bruce Hospice – Chapman House in Owen Sound for their professional guidance and passionate care.
Cay’s family will receive friends for visitation at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 5 until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at Knox Presbyterian Church in Meaford on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11 o’clock with a reception following.
As your expression of sympathy, donations in honour of Cay to the Knox Presbyterian Church (General Fund) (Cheques Only) or the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
Details
Visitation at the Ferguson Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m.
Friday, November 29, 2024 11:00 AM
Funeral Service at Knox Presbyterian Church in Meaford at 11 o'clock.
Make a donation in memory of Catherine Anne 'Cay' Fraser
Donations: Knox Presbyterian Church (General Fund) (Cheques Only) or the Meaford Hospital FoundationDonate securely through Ferguson Funeral Home
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Condolences to Don and all of Cay’s family and friends. Cay was a gentle, kind person. She will be missed by many.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Our condolences to Don and family, I was in day away with her, great lady and she was my 2nd cousin. Rest in peace cay fly with the angels.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Cay was always a friendly person ready for a laugh. Thinking of you Don and family.
Erla Dittkrist
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
My sincere condolences to Don and his family and to Helen and Leonard. and their families. The Ormsby family was a cherished part of my teen years Cay will be dearly missed by all who knew her
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Sincere condolences to Don and family. Cay was a wonderful lady and will certainly be missed. She was a very dedicated volunteer to her community. R.I.P Cay.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Don, Blair, Brent and family. Our deepest condolences. Cay was a great lady who loved her gardening, but most of all her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ross, Joan and family
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Brent, Kathy, Ella and Bre; Cay was a lovely woman and in turn had a wonderful, caring family. How fortunate she was to have your love and dedication. Be gentle with yourselves in moments of grief.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
So sorry to hear this, sincere condolences to all of the family, she was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her….
Dave and Gayle Milliner
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Don and Family….I am so sorry to hear about Cay. I enjoyed the chats Cay and I had at both Knox and at the Day Away Program in Meaford. She had quite the sense of humour. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Dear Uncle Don, Blair, Connie, Brent, Kathy, Lauren, Aaron, Ella & Bre
We are saddened to hear of Aunt Cay’s passing. We know how courageous she has been over the past few years. We believe that she lived her “best life”.
She will be fondly remembered as a beautiful lady.
Our sincere condolences. Julie & Doug
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
We would like to send our sincere sympathy to Don and family as we always enjoyed Cays company whenever we met and we are sure you have many memories to cherish as she was a great lady. Sincereley Gail and Bev
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
My deepest condolences to Don, Blair and all of Cay’s family. Cay was a wonderful woman & I was blessed to know her in my days of youth at many hockey rinks around Dundalk. May Cay rest in peace.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
My condolences to Don and family. I enjoyed Cays conversations at our fellowship after worship on Sundays. She always had stories to tell and enjoyed what each of us had to add to the conversation.
A lovely lady and she will be missed.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Brent, Kathy, Ella and Bri
Keeping you in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Doreen Latimer
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Don, Blair, Connie, Brent, Kathy and families
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Cay was a kind hearted lady and always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Uncle Don, Blair, Connie, Lauren Aaron, Brent, Kathy, Ella & Bre
Aunt Cay was a wonderful lady, with a heart of gold. She has touched the lives of so many and has made this world a better place. She will be greatly missed but has left wonderful memories in the hearts and minds of all who knew her.
Sending my love and prayers to each of you as navigate through the pain of loss.
Love and hugs
Shelley
Friday, November 29, 2024
Evelyn Jack, and Wayne and Phyllis Seeley send condolences to all in the passing of Cay. It was always a pleasure to work with Cay at Erskine Church in Dundalk. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. RIP Cay
Friday, November 29, 2024
Don, Blair, Brent and family, we are so sorry to hear of Cay’s passing. Our connections go back many years when our children played Dundalk Minor Hockey together. Cay was such a kind and happy person, she will be missed by many. Our sincere sympathy, Del and Diane Franks.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Don, Blair, Brent and families: Sorry to hear of Cay’s passing. Our prayers and thought are with you at this time. She will be missed by all.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Don, Blair and Brent, our deepest sympathies. So sorry to hear of Cay’s passing, Cay always had a warm smile and love of life whether we were on the Fairboard and talking farming, forming a baseball team and needing support or at an Attack game and discussing family. It was a pleasure knowing her and she will be missed. Don and Tammy Cunnington