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Patricia Dodd Fraser died on August 7, 2016 at the Beaumont retirement community at the age of 77. She was born in East Hampton New York, and raised in Manhattan. She graduated from the Foxhollow school (Lenox, Mass) after attending the Spence school (NYC). Bypassing college, she eagerly began her fashion career as a buyer at Garfinkel's in Washington DC and later at Marshall Fields in Lake Forest Illinois. She moved on to join a decorating firm (where her passions always lay), first in Chicago and then in New York at the Hansen firm. At the age of 27, Patsy married her devoted husband of 50 years Ron, a widower and father of two young daughters. She joined them in Belgium where Ron was working, eagerly jumping into motherhood. It was there that their first daughter together was born, soon to follow was a move to Rome where their son was born. After several years in Europe a move to Bryn Mawr PA was in store. It was here in Bryn Mawr where the family was raised. One of her greatest joys was leading a bible study for over 100 women on the mainline. Patsy was always involved in the community, whether at the Shipley School, Church of the Savior, or the Merion Cricket Club. In 1986, after having joined Campus Crusade for Christ, they moved to New York City where they would live for seven years before heading down to Palm Beach FL to continue their Christian ministry work. It was in Palm Beach that they added a new member to their family, Max, the Havanese that could do no wrong! Upon retirement Patsy and Ron returned to Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania. Patsy was known in her community for her incredible gift of hospitality and immense generosity. She welcomed everyone into her home with a huge smile, open arms and cups of tea. Her reputation for friendship and her deep faith was wide spread. Patsy was a real "people magnet"! She loved being with her ten granddaughters and they have wonderful memories of tea parties and vacations with their "Tiggy". Patsy is survived by Ron, her four children, Alison, Nina ( Peter Muscato), Jenny ( Bruce Gregory), Ian (Suzanne), 10 granddaughters ( odds of which are 1000 to 1) and one great granddaughter as well as her devoted sister, Maisie Dick. She is also survived by the Havanese that could do no wrong. Her Memorial Service will be held on Sat. Aug. 13th. at 11AM in the Beaumont Room at Beaumont at Bryn Mawr, 601 North Ithan Ave., Bryn Mawr PA 19010. Burial will be private in East Hampton, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Beaumont Staff Scholarship Fund.

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Patricia Dodd Fraser

March 17, 1939 - August 7, 2016