Kathleen A. Fraser

Kathleen Ann Fraser, 76, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester. She was born in Manchester on August 17, 1949 to the late John and Ethel (Dame) Horan.

A licensed hairdresser since 1972, Kathleen remained dedicated to her profession throughout her life. She owned and operated Lasting Curls in Derry and Kathleen Fraser’s Hair Salon in Hillsboro, these accomplishments reflected her hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. She also enjoyed knitting, photography, and car rides, and was known by those who loved her for her strength, courage, and passion.

Kathleen is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years: Thomas G. Fraser; her three children and two grandchildren: Renee Boyle, her husband Frederick, and Daughter Angelee Miller, her husband Garrett, Keith Fraser, his significant other Courtney, David Fraser, his fiancé Ashley, and son William Fraser; her siblings: Mike Horan, his wife Patrica, Patrick Horan, his wife Laura; her two great grandbabies: Dawson and Emmalai Miller; her uncle: John Dame; her first cousin: Gerri Provost; and many other relatives and friends who will cherish her memory.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester from 5pm – 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at St. Theresa Parish, 158 Old West Hopkinton Rd., Hopkinton at 10am. Please meet directly at the church. Burial will be private at the NH State Veteran’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.