Maureen Sweeney Frazel

Maureen Sweeney Frazel, 88, Davie, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2018.

Maureen was born to Dr. Denis and Alice Sweeney on May 14, 1930, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.  She wed her beloved William (Bill) Frazel December 29, 1956 and they resided in both Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Florida during their wondrous life.

She is predeceased by brothers, Brendan, Jim and Jack Sweeney and sister, Marlene MacFarlane. She is survived by her devoted and adoring husband Bill, three children: Denis Frazel (Rowena), Kathleen White (Chuck), and James Frazel (Ellie). She is blessed with her eight loving grandchildren: Denis’ children, Dirk, Marea, Julia, Keelin; Kathleens' children, Conrad, Jeremy; James’ children Marlee Potter, and Alie.

Maureen was a medical histologist who facilitated the opening of the medical pathology laboratories at the University of Miami Medical School. Her slides were printed in the preeminent textbook on pathology. Her skills were sought out at Broward General, Plantation, Bennett, and Margate Hospitals after which she owned Frazel Histo-Path Lab. Her expertise was in such demand that she worked in her lab until the age of seventy-seven.

All who knew Maureen think of her each time they see a bromeliad. She was an avid gardener and horticulturist and was both member and held all forms of leadership roles at the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club, the Moringa Garden Circle, the Bromeliad Society of Broward County, and the International Bromeliad Society. She was one of the founding parishioners of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Davie, Florida where she was the first choir leader, and Eucharistic minister. She started the Young at Heart group that she actively participated in throughout her retirement years.

Matriarch Maureen was a businesswoman, an adventurer, an environmental preservationist, community organizer and hand-holder. She encouraged all in her sphere to be strong, independent and strive for excellence. We can hear the bells ringing as we have another Angel in Heaven.

Viewing on Thursday, October 18, from 5-8 pm. at TM Ralph Funeral Home, 7001, NW 4th St., Plantation, FL. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 10 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church, 1301 SW 136th Avenue, Davie, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Bonaventure Church, 1301 SW 136th Ave. Davie, FL 33325.