In Loving Memory of Uncle Baz.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Uncle Basil.
Nevertheless, this is not good bye just Au revoir—until we meet again.
A gentle loving soul whose life reflected the heart of Christ.
His kindness, his quiet strength, and the love he so freely gave, will be treasured and remembered always.
Uncle Baz was a man who loved deeply and without reserve. He cherished his family. He was a devoted husband to our Aunty Myrna.
His presence brought warmth.
He radiated Gods love in the most natural way by being so genuine.
We find comfort in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of Jesus. At peace. His faith fulfilled, his joy complete.
Home at long last.
Until we meet again uncle Baz.
From his Niece Sandy, Johnny and family.
So sorry to hear the sad loss of such a great man who was always there for everyone. Deepest condolences to aunty Myrna and family. May God enfold you with his love and grace. Now reunited with Uncle Bob, aunty Dawn and Aunty Daphne. MHDSRIP
Paul and Angie Mitchell
on April 25, 2025 at 9:17 am
Dear Myrns and family
Just finished watching the memorial service and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go forward without the love off your life and best friend
We will miss his amazing sense of humour but know that he is enjoying himself in the presence of our King and saviour.
Love Paul and Angie
As I sit here in the Kruger, listening to the Crocodile River and watching the animals on the riverbank, I am reminded of all the cherished times you and Myrna travelled from Salisbury to Bulawayo in the green Defender. Mom, ever fond of her favourite son-in-law, would prepare spaghetti bolognaise, and Ian and I would be brimming with excitement to visit the family, eagerly anticipating the trip to the Plumtree farm the next day.
I hold dear the memories of those nights under the stars, sitting around the fire, laughing, chatting, and sharing unforgettable moments. While you, Myrna, and Uncle Bob ventured out with spotlights, hunting impala, the bonds we forged and the joy we shared remain forever etched in my heart.
Basil may your spirit soar with the angels and walk alongside the Lord.
Hamba gashle Baz.
With love always,
Din
Denise Calogridis – sister-in-law
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Dear Mr Fraser -father in law and Dad.
I want to thank you for being the man you have been.
You treated me like your own son and I thank you.
Thank you for Deidre she has followed your footsteps.
May God Bless you always.
Thank you “Old Man”
God bless Craig
To aunty Myrna, and family, our heartfelt condolences on the loss of uncle Basil. May the Lord be with you all through this difficult time.
Much love from Margaret, Norman, and family.
Xx
João Manuel de Almeida Silva
on April 25, 2025 at 2:07 pm
Dearest Myrna.
I am lost for words and the sad news came as a great shock to me. My sincere condolences for your loss. Basil will be sorely missed. May the Good Lord give him the eternal life he deserves.
Dear Myrna and Family,
May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Basil.
He was a kind and gentle man always ready to give a helping hand.as shown through the many years of dedication with Lions International.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Love Carole
A very special friend who gave so much to so many. You touched so many lives and the world is a much better place for having you in it. Rest peacefully Basiil.lots of Love to Myrna, Deidre, Kevin and all his special family members. Lots of love Alistair and Debbie
Uncle Basil
Word can’t explain the impact you made in my life, uncle Basil, as well as my husband Craig and my children Lucille, ,Tristan,and Crystal and they partners.
You are with our Lord a savior , Jesus Christ, l still remember the hymn you loved to sing,
What a friend we have in Jesus,
You and Aunty Myrna and my Dad(Eddie )and Mom (Cynthia) shared so many memories.
You were a true Lion 🦁, a lot of great memories and service you gave, you were always full of energy and going that extra mile to help. As the saying goings behind every great Lion in the background is amazing partner.(Aunty Myrna)
Uncle Basil
Your family you leave behind are the proof you were a amazing person you were a brother, Father and grandfather.your amazing wife Aunty Myrna and your children Colin, Kevin and Dee and their partners and children .
Mr Fraser, I have such fond memories of you. Growing up being friends with Deidre, who is an amazing person thanks to you and Mrs Fraser. Such special times were shared. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family, as they celebrate a wonderful life that lived. Deepest sympathies to all. MHSRIP
We always thought of Basil as a close and faithful friend. Our get-togethers, outings and adventures with him, Myrna, Colin, Kevin and Deidre were full of fun and laughter.
We look forward to being reunited in Heaven.
Sending our love to his precious family.
Dearest Basil, may you fly high with the angels as you watch over our darling Myrna. Although you began as a ‘client’ you have become a much loved friend and gentleman whom we all loved at African Apothecary. We loved giving you secret biscuits (don’t tell Myrna) and helping in the best way we could given your wobbles and mobility difficulties of late. But you never gave up. Your nickname being Mr Ncube – being fluent in Ndebele. Thank you for holding my hand last week and allowing me a little time to kiss you on the cheek, your last words to me (being forever gentlemanly Basil) ‘thank you’. Rest well now Basil. A true gentleman. We will look after Myrna and remember you with love ❤
Basil was a great guy…always in a good mood, ever generous, ready to help at the drop of a hat – a kind and loyal friend who often put the well-being of others above his own. He was an example to all who knew him as a devoted family man, hard worker, and faithful Christian. Thank you, dear Brother in the Lord, for the privilege of having had you as my friend.
Till the day dawn’s and the shadows flee away….
My sincere condolences to the entire Fraser Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Mr Basil Fraser. He would always say “Salukazi ingaphi itiye”(old lady where is my tea.😊😊. He always encouraged me to work hard saying Tshova. Will forever be missed. Fraser family I am praying with you. May the Lord comfort you. Love Rosemary
Basil
We will always carry fond memories from our time at Trek/Clan and all the times you helped us when we were starting out. You will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know you as a friend and condolences to Myrna, Kevin, Colin, Deidre and all extended family.
Lala kuhle mkhulu – RIP
Tom & Sue Sherlock, Vancouver, Canada
It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Uncle Basil. The news of his passing brings back a rush of memories, especially those carefree days on his farm in Bulawayo. I’ll always cherish the times we went hunting as a kid, those adventures shaping a part of who I am today. And who could forget the day he so cleverly tricked me into trying liver for the first time! Even now, I can almost taste it and smile. His playful spirit and the way he’d call me “Umfanna” always made me feel special and loved. Uncle Basil, you were such a wonderful, loving uncle, and the fun times we shared are etched in my heart forever. You will be deeply missed, but your memory will live on brightly in all of us.
🙏 Thank you Father God for Uncle Basil, warm hearted and kind.
“A Legend in our family”
In serving God and others.
We will never forget the days in our youth when we played cricket with you and Dad and our cousins in your back yard, what a beautiful bond you contributed to us and our cousins.
May you rest in peace as you join your family in heaven. Our prayers and comfort to your amazing family left behind.
To Dear Myrna, Colin, Kevin and Deidre we are deeply saddened for your loss.
Basil was more than family – he was a truly special person – he was a friend – a gentleman and a kind soul who would help anybody.
His presence brought so much warmth and laughter into our lives and the love he showed his family was clear to all who knew him.
Though Basil may no longer be with us the values and memories he passed down will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Basil may be gone from our sight but never from our hearts.
During this difficult time please know that our hearts are with the entire family. We pray you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and the memories you hold dear.
With deepest sympathy Ian and Bonnie
Condolences Aunty Myrna and family. I last spoke to Uncle Bas on the phone. He always sounded as I remembered him when I was a youngster and we visited from Gatooma. Rest in peace Uncle Bas.
From Stanley Salter
Our condolences to Aunty Myrna, Colin, Kevin , Deidre and family. Uncle Basil was one in a million! His passing will leave a space in all of our hearts that only fond memories will be able to fill 💕
Lots of love,
Barbs and Daniel
To my sister and family sorry for your loss. I sit here with tears pouring down my face my face thinking of the all the good time we had , waiting for Basil and Myrna to arrive from Salisbury at our home in Bulawayo. Getting ready to go the farm and sitting on the bonnet of the blue Zephyr read to open the gates and close them and having to run after the car . Those were the good old days.
Rest In Peace.
Tell we meet Again.
Cosmo Baking Supplies Family
on April 24, 2025 at 9:41 am
Dear Fraser family
On behalf of the Cosmo Baking Supplies Family, we would like to express our deepest condolences for your loss. It is not just a loss to your family alone but to all of us aswell as Mr Basil Fraser was family to each and everyone of us at Cosmo Baking Supplies.
Yes Mr Fraser was our boss because he could ‘Chovha’ us to make sure things were done the correct way and on time when we were under the pump. But he always did it in a loving way because he cared for all of us in the company.
One of Mr Fraser’s fear was that we will forget all about him once he is gone but his loving memory will live eternally in our hearts for infinity. We will always cherish all the precious memories of the times we were together here at Cosmo.
Rest easy our dear Boss and friend. We will forever miss you and the void you have left in our hearts will never be filled. We pray the Lord will bring peace and comfort to the family you left behind.
Dearest dad, thank you for the wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you for my husband . Thank you for the being the man you were. Gone but not forgotten. You will live in our hearts forever. Till we meet again. Love Annatjie
Dearest Aunty Myrna, Kevin, Deirdre, Colin, and all your families…
It feels like I cannot remember a time where you and Uncle Basil were not a part of our lives as the Darroch family (and then as Blanchfield family) and we shall greatly miss our favorite Uncle Basil as we say goodbye. However, we take comfort that he is now at peace, at rest, and in a better place.
He was a man of such great warmth, kindness, and quiet, determined strength, and we feel blessed to have known him over so many years.
His faith, integrity, and love for humankind in general have touched the lives of so many and left a lasting impression on all who have had the privilege of being in his world.
More than that, his deep love for his family, whom he cherished for all he was worth, will ever be an inspiration.
The legacy he leaves will live on in his children and his grandchildren, and, in their children too. Please God.
In this time of sorrow, we pray you will find comfort in the promises of God‘s word. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted”
Psalm 34:18.
I pray that your heart will be upheld at this time by the love and the prayers of all those who care deeply for you.
May you rest in peace now dearest Uncle Basil after a life well-lived.
God‘s blessings
Haley, Greg and Catherine
Dear Mrs M Fraser, Mr K Fraser and the whole Fraser Family it is with a heavy heart as I type my heartfelt condolence message to you all, surely the dark cloud has overshadowed us at Cosmo Baking Supplies, Mr Basil Fraser was such a friendly man, despite him being one of the directors, he created a very friendly working environment for everyone and he was always ready to listen and assist. I will always remember how dedicated he was to the growth of the company and the way he drives all of us to achieve our goals, I will never forget his popular statement ‘’ CHOVHA LYDIA’’ meaning keep pushing Lydia,
Let me promise you today that l will keep pushing and I know this is exactly what Mr Basil Fraser wanted
Dearest Basil, a dear friend, a quiet and gentle man who will be sadly missed. I know that you and Brian will have a lot to chat about! With much love to dear Myrna and all the family. God bless Jean
To the whole Fraser family be my deepest condolences.
When I think back of Mr. Fraser I’ve known him since I was about five years old.
He has always shown me kindness and has a very special place in my heart.
I remember having lunch with him after school sitting around the table eating sandwiches and chatting.
I can remember my first hunting trip with Mr. Fraser and Kevin to his brother Bobs farm where Kevin and I had to walk to get help because we had a puncture, everything with Mr Fraser always turned into an adventure.
I can also remember going to his office at Trek and somehow he always managed to turn chaos into some sort of organization.
He was always honest with us as teenagers and would laugh at our stunts.
I can still see his smile and hear his laugh.
Go well Mr. Fraser I will truly miss you.
Love Wayne
My deepest condolences to the entire Fraser family for the Loss of Mr Fraser Senior. The past few days have been somewhat gloomy but having to hear some of my work mates tell their encounters with Him brought me to write my own. My fondest memory of the few months that I knew him is of the first day He came to visit the work place after I had just gotten employed, sitting by my desk right at the door imagine my bit of shock when you fluently said “Sabona Mfanekhaya, Hayi umzimba iyala kodwa INkosi iyazi.” ( Hello homeboy, I’m not feeling too good but the Lord is in control) To say I was wowed is an understatement, you did not live to know this but hearing you speak my mother tongue each time was encouragement enough to say young lady put your best food foward and work hard for your homeboy. You were actually my homeboy. Rest easy “Mfanekhaya”, Mdala wethu ….
The verse below would have been your words
Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ [He is my source of joy, my reason to live] and to die is gain [for I will be with Him in eternity]. …. Mrs Fraser may the Holy Spirit comfort you and strengthen you more than all our words and hugs could ever. Mr Kevin Fraser we will continue to soldier on with you at Cosmo Baking Supplies to make Mr Basil Fraser proud
Dear Aunty Myrna,Kevin,Colin,Deidre and the family
I was heartbroken to hear about Uncle Basil passing. Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time. He was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and kindness touched the lives of many, including mine.
May you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and the cherished memories you hold close. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Uncle Bas, I will remember you as a deeply caring person who shared compassion, believed earnestly and showed the fruits of the spirit. For those that know him the legacy he has illustrated can be followed as an example. Aunt Myrna, Colin, Kevin and Deidre, you can reflect and believe that the love he always had is still with you. From my family, Anneke, Doug, Craig and Nikki. We have you in our prayers and share the compassion for you all at this time.
Aunty Myrna, I’m deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Though I couldn’t be there in person to give you a hug, I want you to know I’m thinking of you and feeling your pain. Growing up, you and Uncle Basil were more than just family – you were my inspiration, my guiding lights.
I admired your love, kindness, and strength, and I aspired to emulate the wonderful people you both are. Over the years, I’ve cherished countless memories of our time together, from my childhood to milestones like my wedding day. Those moments are etched in my heart, and I’ll forever treasure them.
May the love and warmth of family and friends surround you during this difficult time, and may the cherished memories of Uncle Basil bring you comfort and peace.
I am sending you, Colin, Kevin & D – lots of hugs and loves. Thank you for sharing your dad with me.
To Aunty Myrna, Deidre, Colin and Kevin. Sorry for your loss. The news of Uncle Basil passing brings back so many memories, just don’t know where to begin. There were times when we went to the farm and Uncle Basil would say Umfanna open the gate. Little did I know that he and Dad would drive off once it was open and leave me behind to run behind the car. There were the times when we would come over for a braai and Dayne and I would play cricket in the garden and always Umfanna mind my flowers. So many good memories growing up that have shaped the person that I am today. I will always treasure the memories we made and miss my wonderful, kind and caring Uncle.
Forever in my heart
Brad Theron
Dearest Mrs Fraser, Deirdre, Craig, Nathan, Hannah and family.
Mr Fraser, (nickname basil brush). I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man.
My memorise of basil brush were through my school years and adult hood with my best friend Deirdre. Mr Fraser, basil brush ,you are a very special man. Your memories don’t go away, they will walk beside us all everyday, unseen, unheard but always near. Rest in peace ,may your family be strong through this difficult time but your legacy and faith will see them through this sad time. 🙏fondest memorise love maria
Alan and boys ❤️
Ant, Kally, Megz and Dylan
on April 25, 2025 at 3:33 am
Mr Fraser – a true Gentleman who will be missed. You were always so kind and took time and interest in conversation and being with family and friends. We especially loved meeting you and Mrs Fraser for breakfast when in Zim and catching up for bbq’s at Deidre and Craig’s when you both visited Aus.
Thinking of all of the Family at this sad and difficult time ♥️
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Basil. We will cherish all the visits in WA, so very blessed to get to spend time together as a family on those trips to see Deidre and the family. Those times meant the world to me, us all being together.
I still have a chuckle at Uncle Basil trying sneak his treat when Aunty Myrna wasn’t looking.
Uncle Basil was such a gentleman, always kind and so loved. It is an honour to call him our Uncle.
Sending so much love to you all today around the world.
Aunty Myrna, I’m deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Though I couldn’t be there in person to give you a hug, I want you to know I’m thinking of you and feeling your pain. Growing up, you and Uncle Basil were more than just family – you were my inspiration, my guiding lights.
I admired your love, kindness, and strength, and I aspired to emulate the wonderful people you both are. Over the years, I’ve cherished countless memories of our time together, from my childhood to milestones like my wedding day. Those moments are etched in my heart, and I’ll forever treasure them.
May the love and warmth of family and friends surround you during this difficult time, and may the cherished memories of Uncle Basil bring you comfort and peace.
I am sending you, Colin, Kevin & D – lots of hugs and loves. Thank you for sharing your dad with me.
Aunty Myrna, I’m deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Though I couldn’t be there in person to give you a hug, I want you to know I’m thinking of you and feeling your pain. Growing up, you and Uncle Basil were more than just family – you were my inspiration, my guiding lights.
I admired your love, kindness, and strength, and I aspired to emulate the wonderful people you both are. Over the years, I’ve cherished countless memories of our time together, from my childhood to milestones like my wedding day. Those moments are etched in my heart, and I’ll forever treasure them.
May the love and warmth of family and friends surround you during this difficult time, and may the cherished memories of Uncle Basil bring you comfort and peace.
I am sending you, Colin, Kevin & D – lots of hugs and loves. Thank you for sharing your dad with me.
To Mrs Fraser, Mr K Fraser, the whole family and friends.
On behalf of our entire team (Cosmo baking supplies Bulawayo) please accept our deepest sympathies, may you find comfort in our Good Lord.
We will forever miss Mr B Fraser, he will always be in our hearts, such a wonderful and caring boss he was.
May his soul rest in peace
Psalms 34 vs 18 says the lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this profound time of sorrow. Mr Fraser was indeed a great man , he encouraged me persevere despite the hard times instilling hope in me that things will surely get better with time. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all and may his soul rest in peace.
Gerry, Stewart, Kyle & Sheldon
on April 25, 2025 at 9:02 pm
RIP uncle Basil. We remember the time you both came to visit us in Montclair. What a happy time we had. Kyle was a baby and we have photos taken by the pool together. I (Gerry) have wondered memories of you and aunty Myrna when we lived in Rhodesia. I will miss you dearly, God Bless Gerry, Stewart and the boys ❤️🙏
In Loving Memory of Uncle Baz.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Uncle Basil.
Nevertheless, this is not good bye just Au revoir—until we meet again.
A gentle loving soul whose life reflected the heart of Christ.
His kindness, his quiet strength, and the love he so freely gave, will be treasured and remembered always.
Uncle Baz was a man who loved deeply and without reserve. He cherished his family. He was a devoted husband to our Aunty Myrna.
His presence brought warmth.
He radiated Gods love in the most natural way by being so genuine.
We find comfort in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of Jesus. At peace. His faith fulfilled, his joy complete.
Home at long last.
Until we meet again uncle Baz.
From his Niece Sandy, Johnny and family.
Dearest Uncle Basil
So sorry to hear the sad loss of such a great man who was always there for everyone. Deepest condolences to aunty Myrna and family. May God enfold you with his love and grace. Now reunited with Uncle Bob, aunty Dawn and Aunty Daphne. MHDSRIP
Rest in peace Good father
I have never seen you angry
Dear Myrns and family
Just finished watching the memorial service and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go forward without the love off your life and best friend
We will miss his amazing sense of humour but know that he is enjoying himself in the presence of our King and saviour.
Love Paul and Angie
As I sit here in the Kruger, listening to the Crocodile River and watching the animals on the riverbank, I am reminded of all the cherished times you and Myrna travelled from Salisbury to Bulawayo in the green Defender. Mom, ever fond of her favourite son-in-law, would prepare spaghetti bolognaise, and Ian and I would be brimming with excitement to visit the family, eagerly anticipating the trip to the Plumtree farm the next day.
I hold dear the memories of those nights under the stars, sitting around the fire, laughing, chatting, and sharing unforgettable moments. While you, Myrna, and Uncle Bob ventured out with spotlights, hunting impala, the bonds we forged and the joy we shared remain forever etched in my heart.
Basil may your spirit soar with the angels and walk alongside the Lord.
Hamba gashle Baz.
With love always,
Din
Denise Calogridis – sister-in-law
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Dear Mr Fraser -father in law and Dad.
I want to thank you for being the man you have been.
You treated me like your own son and I thank you.
Thank you for Deidre she has followed your footsteps.
May God Bless you always.
Thank you “Old Man”
God bless Craig
To aunty Myrna, and family, our heartfelt condolences on the loss of uncle Basil. May the Lord be with you all through this difficult time.
Much love from Margaret, Norman, and family.
Xx
Dearest Myrna.
I am lost for words and the sad news came as a great shock to me. My sincere condolences for your loss. Basil will be sorely missed. May the Good Lord give him the eternal life he deserves.
God Bless.
Dear Craig abd Deidre.
My sincere condolences for your loss. Basil will be sorely missed. May the Good Lord give him the eternal life he deserves.
God Bless.
Dear Myrna and Family,
May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Basil.
He was a kind and gentle man always ready to give a helping hand.as shown through the many years of dedication with Lions International.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Love Carole
A very special friend who gave so much to so many. You touched so many lives and the world is a much better place for having you in it. Rest peacefully Basiil.lots of Love to Myrna, Deidre, Kevin and all his special family members. Lots of love Alistair and Debbie
Uncle Basil
Word can’t explain the impact you made in my life, uncle Basil, as well as my husband Craig and my children Lucille, ,Tristan,and Crystal and they partners.
You are with our Lord a savior , Jesus Christ, l still remember the hymn you loved to sing,
What a friend we have in Jesus,
You and Aunty Myrna and my Dad(Eddie )and Mom (Cynthia) shared so many memories.
You were a true Lion 🦁, a lot of great memories and service you gave, you were always full of energy and going that extra mile to help. As the saying goings behind every great Lion in the background is amazing partner.(Aunty Myrna)
I will cherish your memories uncle Basil
Uncle Basil
Your family you leave behind are the proof you were a amazing person you were a brother, Father and grandfather.your amazing wife Aunty Myrna and your children Colin, Kevin and Dee and their partners and children .
Mr Fraser, I have such fond memories of you. Growing up being friends with Deidre, who is an amazing person thanks to you and Mrs Fraser. Such special times were shared. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family, as they celebrate a wonderful life that lived. Deepest sympathies to all. MHSRIP
We always thought of Basil as a close and faithful friend. Our get-togethers, outings and adventures with him, Myrna, Colin, Kevin and Deidre were full of fun and laughter.
We look forward to being reunited in Heaven.
Sending our love to his precious family.
Dearest Basil, may you fly high with the angels as you watch over our darling Myrna. Although you began as a ‘client’ you have become a much loved friend and gentleman whom we all loved at African Apothecary. We loved giving you secret biscuits (don’t tell Myrna) and helping in the best way we could given your wobbles and mobility difficulties of late. But you never gave up. Your nickname being Mr Ncube – being fluent in Ndebele. Thank you for holding my hand last week and allowing me a little time to kiss you on the cheek, your last words to me (being forever gentlemanly Basil) ‘thank you’. Rest well now Basil. A true gentleman. We will look after Myrna and remember you with love ❤
Rest easy now xxx
Basil was a great guy…always in a good mood, ever generous, ready to help at the drop of a hat – a kind and loyal friend who often put the well-being of others above his own. He was an example to all who knew him as a devoted family man, hard worker, and faithful Christian. Thank you, dear Brother in the Lord, for the privilege of having had you as my friend.
Till the day dawn’s and the shadows flee away….
My sincere condolences to the entire Fraser Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Mr Basil Fraser. He would always say “Salukazi ingaphi itiye”(old lady where is my tea.😊😊. He always encouraged me to work hard saying Tshova. Will forever be missed. Fraser family I am praying with you. May the Lord comfort you. Love Rosemary
Basil
We will always carry fond memories from our time at Trek/Clan and all the times you helped us when we were starting out. You will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know you as a friend and condolences to Myrna, Kevin, Colin, Deidre and all extended family.
Lala kuhle mkhulu – RIP
Tom & Sue Sherlock, Vancouver, Canada
It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Uncle Basil. The news of his passing brings back a rush of memories, especially those carefree days on his farm in Bulawayo. I’ll always cherish the times we went hunting as a kid, those adventures shaping a part of who I am today. And who could forget the day he so cleverly tricked me into trying liver for the first time! Even now, I can almost taste it and smile. His playful spirit and the way he’d call me “Umfanna” always made me feel special and loved. Uncle Basil, you were such a wonderful, loving uncle, and the fun times we shared are etched in my heart forever. You will be deeply missed, but your memory will live on brightly in all of us.
On April 24
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
Neville, Raymond, Gary
🙏 Thank you Father God for Uncle Basil, warm hearted and kind.
“A Legend in our family”
In serving God and others.
We will never forget the days in our youth when we played cricket with you and Dad and our cousins in your back yard, what a beautiful bond you contributed to us and our cousins.
May you rest in peace as you join your family in heaven. Our prayers and comfort to your amazing family left behind.
To Dear Myrna, Colin, Kevin and Deidre we are deeply saddened for your loss.
Basil was more than family – he was a truly special person – he was a friend – a gentleman and a kind soul who would help anybody.
His presence brought so much warmth and laughter into our lives and the love he showed his family was clear to all who knew him.
Though Basil may no longer be with us the values and memories he passed down will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Basil may be gone from our sight but never from our hearts.
During this difficult time please know that our hearts are with the entire family. We pray you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and the memories you hold dear.
With deepest sympathy Ian and Bonnie
Condolences Aunty Myrna and family. I last spoke to Uncle Bas on the phone. He always sounded as I remembered him when I was a youngster and we visited from Gatooma. Rest in peace Uncle Bas.
From Stanley Salter
Our condolences to Aunty Myrna, Colin, Kevin , Deidre and family. Uncle Basil was one in a million! His passing will leave a space in all of our hearts that only fond memories will be able to fill 💕
Lots of love,
Barbs and Daniel
To Myrna and family, my deepest sympathy to you all.
From Hilda and all the Salter family.
To my sister and family sorry for your loss. I sit here with tears pouring down my face my face thinking of the all the good time we had , waiting for Basil and Myrna to arrive from Salisbury at our home in Bulawayo. Getting ready to go the farm and sitting on the bonnet of the blue Zephyr read to open the gates and close them and having to run after the car . Those were the good old days.
Rest In Peace.
Tell we meet Again.
Dear Fraser family
On behalf of the Cosmo Baking Supplies Family, we would like to express our deepest condolences for your loss. It is not just a loss to your family alone but to all of us aswell as Mr Basil Fraser was family to each and everyone of us at Cosmo Baking Supplies.
Yes Mr Fraser was our boss because he could ‘Chovha’ us to make sure things were done the correct way and on time when we were under the pump. But he always did it in a loving way because he cared for all of us in the company.
One of Mr Fraser’s fear was that we will forget all about him once he is gone but his loving memory will live eternally in our hearts for infinity. We will always cherish all the precious memories of the times we were together here at Cosmo.
Rest easy our dear Boss and friend. We will forever miss you and the void you have left in our hearts will never be filled. We pray the Lord will bring peace and comfort to the family you left behind.
Dearest dad, thank you for the wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you for my husband . Thank you for the being the man you were. Gone but not forgotten. You will live in our hearts forever. Till we meet again. Love Annatjie
Dearest Aunty Myrna, Kevin, Deirdre, Colin, and all your families…
It feels like I cannot remember a time where you and Uncle Basil were not a part of our lives as the Darroch family (and then as Blanchfield family) and we shall greatly miss our favorite Uncle Basil as we say goodbye. However, we take comfort that he is now at peace, at rest, and in a better place.
He was a man of such great warmth, kindness, and quiet, determined strength, and we feel blessed to have known him over so many years.
His faith, integrity, and love for humankind in general have touched the lives of so many and left a lasting impression on all who have had the privilege of being in his world.
More than that, his deep love for his family, whom he cherished for all he was worth, will ever be an inspiration.
The legacy he leaves will live on in his children and his grandchildren, and, in their children too. Please God.
In this time of sorrow, we pray you will find comfort in the promises of God‘s word. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted”
Psalm 34:18.
I pray that your heart will be upheld at this time by the love and the prayers of all those who care deeply for you.
May you rest in peace now dearest Uncle Basil after a life well-lived.
God‘s blessings
Haley, Greg and Catherine
Dear Mrs M Fraser, Mr K Fraser and the whole Fraser Family it is with a heavy heart as I type my heartfelt condolence message to you all, surely the dark cloud has overshadowed us at Cosmo Baking Supplies, Mr Basil Fraser was such a friendly man, despite him being one of the directors, he created a very friendly working environment for everyone and he was always ready to listen and assist. I will always remember how dedicated he was to the growth of the company and the way he drives all of us to achieve our goals, I will never forget his popular statement ‘’ CHOVHA LYDIA’’ meaning keep pushing Lydia,
Let me promise you today that l will keep pushing and I know this is exactly what Mr Basil Fraser wanted
It is so hard to accept that you are gone Sir
Until we meet again REST IN PEACE my Boss
From Lydia
Dearest Basil, a dear friend, a quiet and gentle man who will be sadly missed. I know that you and Brian will have a lot to chat about! With much love to dear Myrna and all the family. God bless Jean
To the whole Fraser family be my deepest condolences.
When I think back of Mr. Fraser I’ve known him since I was about five years old.
He has always shown me kindness and has a very special place in my heart.
I remember having lunch with him after school sitting around the table eating sandwiches and chatting.
I can remember my first hunting trip with Mr. Fraser and Kevin to his brother Bobs farm where Kevin and I had to walk to get help because we had a puncture, everything with Mr Fraser always turned into an adventure.
I can also remember going to his office at Trek and somehow he always managed to turn chaos into some sort of organization.
He was always honest with us as teenagers and would laugh at our stunts.
I can still see his smile and hear his laugh.
Go well Mr. Fraser I will truly miss you.
Love Wayne
My deepest condolences to the entire Fraser family for the Loss of Mr Fraser Senior. The past few days have been somewhat gloomy but having to hear some of my work mates tell their encounters with Him brought me to write my own. My fondest memory of the few months that I knew him is of the first day He came to visit the work place after I had just gotten employed, sitting by my desk right at the door imagine my bit of shock when you fluently said “Sabona Mfanekhaya, Hayi umzimba iyala kodwa INkosi iyazi.” ( Hello homeboy, I’m not feeling too good but the Lord is in control) To say I was wowed is an understatement, you did not live to know this but hearing you speak my mother tongue each time was encouragement enough to say young lady put your best food foward and work hard for your homeboy. You were actually my homeboy. Rest easy “Mfanekhaya”, Mdala wethu ….
The verse below would have been your words
Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ [He is my source of joy, my reason to live] and to die is gain [for I will be with Him in eternity]. …. Mrs Fraser may the Holy Spirit comfort you and strengthen you more than all our words and hugs could ever. Mr Kevin Fraser we will continue to soldier on with you at Cosmo Baking Supplies to make Mr Basil Fraser proud
Dear Aunty Myrna,Kevin,Colin,Deidre and the family
I was heartbroken to hear about Uncle Basil passing. Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time. He was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and kindness touched the lives of many, including mine.
May you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and the cherished memories you hold close. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Kirk and Petronella
Uncle Bas, I will remember you as a deeply caring person who shared compassion, believed earnestly and showed the fruits of the spirit. For those that know him the legacy he has illustrated can be followed as an example. Aunt Myrna, Colin, Kevin and Deidre, you can reflect and believe that the love he always had is still with you. From my family, Anneke, Doug, Craig and Nikki. We have you in our prayers and share the compassion for you all at this time.
Aunty Myrna, I’m deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Though I couldn’t be there in person to give you a hug, I want you to know I’m thinking of you and feeling your pain. Growing up, you and Uncle Basil were more than just family – you were my inspiration, my guiding lights.
I admired your love, kindness, and strength, and I aspired to emulate the wonderful people you both are. Over the years, I’ve cherished countless memories of our time together, from my childhood to milestones like my wedding day. Those moments are etched in my heart, and I’ll forever treasure them.
May the love and warmth of family and friends surround you during this difficult time, and may the cherished memories of Uncle Basil bring you comfort and peace.
I am sending you, Colin, Kevin & D – lots of hugs and loves. Thank you for sharing your dad with me.
Love, Cara🕊️🕊️🕊️
To Aunty Myrna, Deidre, Colin and Kevin. Sorry for your loss. The news of Uncle Basil passing brings back so many memories, just don’t know where to begin. There were times when we went to the farm and Uncle Basil would say Umfanna open the gate. Little did I know that he and Dad would drive off once it was open and leave me behind to run behind the car. There were the times when we would come over for a braai and Dayne and I would play cricket in the garden and always Umfanna mind my flowers. So many good memories growing up that have shaped the person that I am today. I will always treasure the memories we made and miss my wonderful, kind and caring Uncle.
Forever in my heart
Brad Theron
Dearest Mrs Fraser, Deirdre, Craig, Nathan, Hannah and family.
Mr Fraser, (nickname basil brush). I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man.
My memorise of basil brush were through my school years and adult hood with my best friend Deirdre. Mr Fraser, basil brush ,you are a very special man. Your memories don’t go away, they will walk beside us all everyday, unseen, unheard but always near. Rest in peace ,may your family be strong through this difficult time but your legacy and faith will see them through this sad time. 🙏fondest memorise love maria
Alan and boys ❤️
Mr Fraser – a true Gentleman who will be missed. You were always so kind and took time and interest in conversation and being with family and friends. We especially loved meeting you and Mrs Fraser for breakfast when in Zim and catching up for bbq’s at Deidre and Craig’s when you both visited Aus.
Thinking of all of the Family at this sad and difficult time ♥️
Dear Aunty Myrna and family 💙
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Basil. We will cherish all the visits in WA, so very blessed to get to spend time together as a family on those trips to see Deidre and the family. Those times meant the world to me, us all being together.
I still have a chuckle at Uncle Basil trying sneak his treat when Aunty Myrna wasn’t looking.
Uncle Basil was such a gentleman, always kind and so loved. It is an honour to call him our Uncle.
Sending so much love to you all today around the world.
Much love Collette and Mark
Aunty Myrna, I’m deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Though I couldn’t be there in person to give you a hug, I want you to know I’m thinking of you and feeling your pain. Growing up, you and Uncle Basil were more than just family – you were my inspiration, my guiding lights.
I admired your love, kindness, and strength, and I aspired to emulate the wonderful people you both are. Over the years, I’ve cherished countless memories of our time together, from my childhood to milestones like my wedding day. Those moments are etched in my heart, and I’ll forever treasure them.
May the love and warmth of family and friends surround you during this difficult time, and may the cherished memories of Uncle Basil bring you comfort and peace.
I am sending you, Colin, Kevin & D – lots of hugs and loves. Thank you for sharing your dad with me.
Love, Cara🕊️🕊️🕊️
Aunty Myrna, I’m deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Though I couldn’t be there in person to give you a hug, I want you to know I’m thinking of you and feeling your pain. Growing up, you and Uncle Basil were more than just family – you were my inspiration, my guiding lights.
I admired your love, kindness, and strength, and I aspired to emulate the wonderful people you both are. Over the years, I’ve cherished countless memories of our time together, from my childhood to milestones like my wedding day. Those moments are etched in my heart, and I’ll forever treasure them.
May the love and warmth of family and friends surround you during this difficult time, and may the cherished memories of Uncle Basil bring you comfort and peace.
I am sending you, Colin, Kevin & D – lots of hugs and loves. Thank you for sharing your dad with me.
Love, Cara🕊️🕊️🕊️
To Mrs Fraser, Mr K Fraser, the whole family and friends.
On behalf of our entire team (Cosmo baking supplies Bulawayo) please accept our deepest sympathies, may you find comfort in our Good Lord.
We will forever miss Mr B Fraser, he will always be in our hearts, such a wonderful and caring boss he was.
May his soul rest in peace
Psalms 34 vs 18 says the lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Cosmo Bulawayo
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this profound time of sorrow. Mr Fraser was indeed a great man , he encouraged me persevere despite the hard times instilling hope in me that things will surely get better with time. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all and may his soul rest in peace.
Will miss you uncle basil, sorry i could not make it , sending love from south africa
RIP uncle Basil. We remember the time you both came to visit us in Montclair. What a happy time we had. Kyle was a baby and we have photos taken by the pool together. I (Gerry) have wondered memories of you and aunty Myrna when we lived in Rhodesia. I will miss you dearly, God Bless Gerry, Stewart and the boys ❤️🙏