College of Medicine staff member passes away

Laura Fraser, center, with Amy Roberson, left, and Nancy Hendricks from the Office of Medical Education.

Laura Fraser, center, with Amy Roberson, left, and Nancy Hendricks from the Office of Medical Education.

Laura Fraser, a dedicated and respected member of the College of Medicine family since 2005, passed away Saturday after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was only 35 and leaves behind an 8-year-old daughter, Addie, and her husband, Todd, who works at the College of Public Health and Health Professions.

Laura first joined the College of Medicine in the Office of Medical Education. In 2008 she transferred to the Office of Admissions and was a valued member of the College of Medicine’s administrative team, said Dr. Michael Good, interim dean. Her warm personality and beautiful smile will be missed.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, from 6 p.m. to 8p.m., and the funeral service will be Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at the Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 South U.S. Highway 441 in Lake City. Interment will follow at the Gateway-Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Laura to Haven Hospice. Mail to Haven Hospice, 4200 N.W. 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, 32606.