Helen Frasier

Richmondville- Helen E. Frasier, 99, of Cross Hill Road, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at her residence following a brief illness.

Born December 21, 1913 in Antwerp, NY, she was a daughter of William Pitt and Flora Elizabeth (McFee) Adderley.

Helen graduated from Cortland College and then began her teaching career. For thirty-two years she taught 5th grade, retiring from the former Richmondville Central School.

Helen was a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cobleskill. She was a volunteer for the Cobleskill Hospital Auxiliary.

Helen was an avid golfer, playing regardless of rain or sunshine. She passionately played with many wonderful local ladies as a member of the Cobleskill Country Club.

In October of 1938 Helen married Aubrey D. Frasier and he predeceased her in December of 1962. She was also predeceased by her sister-in-law, Lillian A. Frasier, three brothers and five sisters.

Survivors include her children: Sandy (Al) Lory of Richmondville and Lance (Karen) Frasier of Cobleskill; five grandchildren: Darin Lory of Middletown, Tish Lory of Raleigh, NC, Tighe Lory and Deign Lory both of Richmondville, and Patrick Frasier of Howes Cave; and eight great-grandchildren.

Helen was a kind and generous person. She loved the special people - Cathy, Natasha, Kim, and Wanda, who gave her such wonderful care and companionship.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 138 Washington Ave., Cobleskill with Rev. Jeff L'Arch as celebrant. Family and friends are also invited to attend a period of visitation to be held at the church prior to mass from 12 PM to 1PM. Burial will be in Richmondville Rural Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, Inc, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092 or Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 795 E. Main St., Suite 11, Cobleskill, NY 12043.