Mary M. Frater passed away peacefully in the presence of her family at Oakwood Village on June 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Frater, on March 1, 2002. Mary was born in Racine, Wis., on May 31, 1924, and moved to Watertown in 1938. She attended Watertown Sr. High School, where she met Milton. They were married June 27, 1945. Mary and Milton were blessed with six children and six amazingly patient in-laws, Timothy Frater (Kathy), James Frater (Kris), Linda Zahn (Charlie), Robert Frater (Kelly), Patrick Frater (Sandy) and Scott Frater (Karen). Mary was also blessed with 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.