Daniel William Fraser, 78, of St. Petersburg, Fla., peacefully passed away on Jan. 9, 2016, at St. Anthonys Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bath, Me., on Aug. 7, 1937, the son of Daniel M. and Vera (Hudson) Fraser.

Dan held the highest regard for the military and served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 which included a deployment in Korea. After the military he was employed by Bath Iron Works for close to 41 years from September 1959 to March of 2000. Upon retiring from BIW he moved to the warmer climate of St. Petersburg, Fla., with his wife and partner of 35 years, Patricia A. (Chickering) Fraser.

In addition to his wife Pat, Dan is survived by a brother, Dennis H. Fraser and his wife Nancy, Dan’s first wife Brenda J. Harney, a daughter Terri Jo Arsenault and husband David, twin sons Daniel Jr. and wife Wendy, Dennis H. and his wife Trina, and younger sons Mark and Duane (Dewey).

Also a daughter Eve C. Hole, a son Ron Williams, and a daughter Angela M. Pyles and her husband Robert. Grandchildren Brandon and Zachary Adams, Colby and Robert (Rory) Fraser, Cody and Caiden Fraser, Danielle and Brooke Overmiller, Shelby, Jasmine and Faith (Fay-Fay)

Pyles, and two greatgrandchildren, Adrianne and Wyatt.

Dan was predeceased by a brother

Thomas.

Dan possessed a passion for all New England sports especially baseball, enjoying countless Red Sox spring training games which contributed over the years to a very impressive baseball collection. He enjoyed the years he played in the men’s softball league then volunteering his time, he was the proud coach to his own team, the Major Frasers.

Dan was a gentle giant, truly “a man that broke the mold” whose quiet presence brought a calm to those around him. He will be greatly, greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and if you wish to honor him please consider a donation to the Maine Children’s Home of Little Wanderers in Waterville, Me. or a veterans group of your choice.