John Arnold Fraise

John Arnold Fraise, 91, of Heather Street, North Attleboro, died on Tuesday, August 17, 2011 at the Life Care Center of Attleboro where he had been a resident for the previous nine days. He was the beloved husband of the late Althea Mildred (Brackett) Fraise to whom he was married on July 6, 1946 and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Born in Blackstone, Massachusetts on August 16, 1920, he was the son of the late Oscar A. and Grace R. (OMalley) Frese. He was lovingly raised by his late stepmother, Jeannette (LeForge) St. Peter. Raised and educated in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Mr. Fraise attended Pawtucket schools and resided in the community until moving to Providence, Rhode Island following his marriage. After living in Rhode Island for two years, Mr. Fraise and his family moved to North Attleboro where he has resided since 1947. Mr. Fraise served with the United States Army from his enlistment on August 1, 1939 until his honorable discharge on August 12, 1945. He achieved the rank of Corporal and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal with Clasp and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign Ribbon. Following his discharge from the service Mr. Fraise returned to Rhode Island and was once again employed by the former American Textile Company as a weaver where he worked for more than a total of 40 years. He was later employed as a laborer for American Perma-Cast in Lincoln, Rhode Island for 15 years prior to retiring at the age of 70. A longtime member of Cushman Union Church, Mr. Fraise served his church community in numerous capacities including head usher, deacon, trustee and auditor. In earlier years he enjoyed time spent bowling, playing cards, the occasional trip to the casino and traveling. For more than 30 years he treasured the times spent camping with his family members and dear friends at Hide Away Cove and Stateline Campgrounds in Connecticut. He treasured the time spent around his home and property puttering with little projects and fixing things. An ardent walker, Mr. Fraise would walk 4.5 miles each and every day regardless of weather conditions until his wifes illness in 2006 and was often recognizable by the bright orange hat he wore. He leaves four children: Jeffrey W. Fraise and his wife, Jane (Sawka) Fraise, of North Attleboro; John K. Fraise and his wife, Carol Fraise, of Palm Coast, Florida; Cherylann A. Lako and her husband, Paul R. Lako, of North Attleboro and Charleen A. Fortier and her husband, Claude R. Fortier, of North Attleboro; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. He was the brother of the late Geraldine Duhamel, Arlene Morris, June Guay and Eva Dubois. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation with Veterans Honors on Monday, August 22, 2011from 5:00 8:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Those in need of a ride to visitation may simply call (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis local transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service with Veterans Honors on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with Deacon Jay Hobson of the Cushman Union Church, North Attleboro, officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Newell Burying Ground, South Attleboro. Following cemetery services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. Childrens room available during visitation and the funeral service. Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Window Restoration Fund at Cushman Union Church, 2 May Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are entrusted to the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.