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HUDSON FALLS – James MacKenzie Fraser, 90, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on February 1, 2018 in Albany, NY surrounded by family.

He was born February 25, 1927, in Hudson Falls, NY, the son of Hugh and Barbara (Steven) Fraser.

A member of the Hudson Falls High School class of 1944, Jim graduated from Clarkson College of Technology in 1950. As a veteran of World War II, he was a grateful beneficiary of the GI Bill. During college, Jim married the girl of his dreams, Claire Ruth (Carleton), and shared 66 years of married life, until her passing in 2015.

Jim was the son of loving immigrant parents, and he was ever-proud of his Scottish ancestry. Jim worked for 40 years as a civil engineer in the construction industry and then, during his retirement, as the assistant produce manager at the Cleverdale Country Store.

In the late 1980’s Jim converted the summer home on Echo Bay of Lake George to the home he and Claire would retire to for over 20 years. In addition to entertaining many at Lake George, Jim and Claire enjoyed visiting their children and grandchildren and travelling (three trips) back to Scotland during their retirement years.

Above all else, Jim’s greatest interest in life was his family, who has cherished his love, dedication, loyalty, wit and wisdom.

Along with his wife and parents, Jim was predeceased by a sister, Agnes Sanford.

Surviving Jim, are his children Judith, of Queensbury, Scott and his companion, Christine Burke, of Queensbury, Bruce and his wife, Kathleen, of Queensbury, Andrew and his wife, Suzanne, of Boxford, MA, Peter and his wife, Cheryl, of Queensbury, James, Jr., and his wife,  Jessica, of Weston, FL; grandchildren, Justin (Katherine), Heath, Dean (Alexandra), Mackenzie, Heather, Brittany, Rory, Meredith, James III, Luke and Benjamin Fraser; and great-grandson, Hudson Fraser. Also surviving are several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday, February 9, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, at the Hudson Falls First Presbyterian Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

Burial will at a later date at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward with, full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Hudson Falls American Legion, Post 574, 72 Pearl Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or the Hudson Falls Presbyterian Church, 5 River Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

HUDSON FALLS – Claire Ruth Carleton Fraser, 88, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility.

Born on December 9, 1926, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of Will and Ida (Laraway) Carleton.

Claire was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School in 1944 and a 1948 graduate of Mount Holyoke College.

In 1949 she wed James Fraser and dedicated her early adult years to care for and raise her six children, Judith, Scott, Bruce, Andrew, Peter and James, Jr.  Claire possessed a strong sense of social responsibility and her lifelong pursuit of performing volunteer work included head start of Albany, Meals on Wheels, the Chapman Historical Museum, Fort Hudson Healthcare Auxiliary, Mt. Holyoke Alumni Association and numerous others.   She was a volunteer foster mother and hosted foreign students in her home.  She welcomed children from the fresh air fund to her camp at Echo Bay for several summers and she would gladly lend a helping hand to a group or individual in need, often at a moment’s notice. She was also very proud to be a part of the Carleton family, who operated the Carleton Funeral home, Inc. in Hudson Falls for many years.

In 1978, inspired by her entrepreneurial spirit, Claire acquired the Cleverdale County Store and operated it for many years, growing the business, and content to serve the lakeside community of which, she enjoyed being a part.

In her later years, Claire spent her time adoring her 11 grandchildren, travelling as much as she could, and presiding over frequent gatherings of family and friends at Echo Bay as she had done for over 50 years.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Marion Wilson Storey and Jean C. Taylor and her parents.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, James Fraser of Hudson Falls; her children, Judith, of Longmeadow, MA, Scott, and his fiancé, Christine Burke, of Queensbury, Bruce and his wife, Kathleen, of Queensbury, Andrew and his wife, Suzanne, of Boxford, MA, Peter and his wife, Cheryl, of Queensbury, James, Jr., and his wife, Jessica, of Weston, FL; her grandchildren, Justin, Heath, Dean, Mackenzie, Heather, Brittany, Rory, Meredith, James, III, Luke and Benjamin; several nieces, nephews and a cousin, John Little.

Friends may call on Friday, May 29, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Hudson Falls Fisrst Baptist Church, 118 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Hudson Foundation, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the First Baptist Church in Hudson Falls, 118 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839