Catherine A Fraser

Catherine A. Fraser, age 97, formerly of Stratford, the beloved widow of James D. Fraser Jr., passed away on February 24, 2024, in Ark Healthcare in Branford. Catherine was born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, on August 2, 1926 to the late Jasper and Catherine (Cupka) Travaille, and had been a longtime area resident prior to moving to Guilford, after her husband of 72 years, Jim, passed away. She was a retired secretary with the Stratford Fire Department. Survivors include her devoted children, Linda Nizzardo and her husband Louis of Naples, Florida, Deborah DeMayo and her husband Joseph of Guilford, and Jane Castelot and her husband Gary of Branford, 10 cherished grandchildren, Louis and Melanie Nizzardo, James and Kari Nizzardo, Lori and Marco Vitiello, Jennifer Grady, Joseph and Maureen De Mayo, Daniel and Jamie De Mayo, Jannell and Michael Bianchi, Joseph and Jennifer Castelot, Melissa Castelot, and Mathew and Daynah Castelot, 15 adored great-grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew, Isabella, Sofia, Ava, Catherine, Connor, Owen, Aubrey, Gavin, Strummer, Cora, James, Jacob, and Landon, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Catherine was pre-deceased by her sisters, Theresa Kacmarcik and Irene Gilchrest. Friends may visit with Catherine’s family Monday, March 4th, from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 5th, at 11 a.m., meeting directly at Our Lady of Grace Church, 497 Second Hill Lane, Stratford. Inurnment will follow in Union Cemetery, Stratford. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make a donation in memory of Catherine to a charity of choice. To make an online condolence, please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com