Bhagwandai Fraser

Bhagwandai (“Ramdai”) Fraser nee Ramcharran was born on February 28, 1954, in Essequibo, Guyana, one of twelve children of the late Ramcharran and Etwaria. Ramdai spent her childhood in Essequibo and attended school there. In 1974, she married Joseph Fraser, and the two started their life together in McDoom, Georgetown, Guyana. In September 1979, Joe and Ramdai moved their young family to the United States, with little more than the clothes they owned and a desire to make a better life for themselves and their children. Ramdai worked as a housekeeper and a seamstress for several years before embarking on a professional journey in healthcare that lasted more than 30 years. Her inherently caring and compassionate nature was evident in every area of her life, from the way she took care of her family, to her professional work, and how she nurtured lifelong friendships. Ramdai was also a gifted cook, well-known for the epic meals she prepared for family and friends on holidays and special occasions. She retired from professional work in January 2023. Never one to sit still or be idle for too long, she took great pleasure in caring for her youngest grandchildren on a daily basis. Those who knew Ramdai - as a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, or co-worker - would agree that she exemplified the love that is described in 1 Corinthians 13: Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. Ramdai is preceded in death by her husband Joe, and siblings Mamas, Bago, Putay, and Pooran. She is survived by her loving children Angela, Alex, and David; daughter-in-law Jessica; grandchildren Glenda (Kizzy), Davianna, Judah, and Jaire; great-grandchildren Soriah and Phoebe; siblings Leila, Shirley, Kay-Kay, Serome, Drew, Buddy and Lovie; and numerous extended family members across the United States, England and Guyana. She is also remembered by the many friends, acquaintances and professional colleagues that she valued and held in high regard.

Bhagwandai Fraser

February 28, 1954 - September 17, 2024