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Elizabeth McKenzie Fraser - "The passing to the great beyond of Mrs. Elizabeth Fraser on Tuesday evening, July 21, at her home on Covington Hill again plunges our community into sadness as she was a gracious and noble woman, whom all loved and admired for her beauty of character and faith in her Master which grew richer and fuller with the advancing of the years. Mrs. Fraser^’s maiden name was Elizabeth McKenzie, daughter of the late John and Ann McKenzie of Burke. She was born in Constable on November 10, 1862 moving later with her parents to Burke where she spent her girlhood days. In the year 1887 she was united in marriage to Reverend William Fraser and they resided at Champlain, New York where Mr. Fraser served a pastorate of 19 years. His death occurred at the above place a number of years ago. Then Mrs. Fraser and family moved to town where they have since resided. Deceased has been in ill health since February. At times there seemed to be improvement in her condition and new hope was taken on that she might be spared a few years longer to her family. Everything possible was done to ease her suffering. She was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church in this town, was honorary President of the Champlain Presbyterial Society having filled this post for a number of years past. Her whole heart was centered in Christian and religious organizations and she must have passed away to the "Home over There" with the full assurance of faith that "He who doeth all things well" would guide her to other shore. She leaves to mourn her death, five daughters namely, Miss Isabella Fraser, who resides with her mother, Mrs. Charles Smallman of St. Agens, P.Q., Miss Loraine Fraser of Rockville Center, Alice of Freeport, L.I. and Jean of Saranac Lake also two sons, Reverend Frederick Fraser of Oneonta, New York, and William a student of LaFayette College to whom the sympathy of our town people is extended in their bereavement. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock after which remains were laid to rest beside her husband in Elmwood Cemetery. The Reverend W.C. Taylor of Mooers, New York officiating owing to the absence of the regular pastor, Reverend John Gardner."

- Obituary in Malone Farmer.