Alyssa M. Frazar, age 26 of Somerville, died suddenly on Monday, Oct. 18 in Philadelphia while visiting friends.

She was born on June 3, 1984 in Quincy.  She was the  daughter of Tom and Rosanne Frazar and sister of Sarah Frazar, all of Duxbury.  She grew up in Duxbury, attending Duxbury schools where she played in the band, participated in theatre and played various sports.  She graduated from Duxbury High School with honors in 2002.

Ms. Frazar attended Providence College where she played in the band and volunteered in the community.    During her junior year, she was diagnosed with leukemia.  She underwent treatment at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. 

Her illness was brought into remission and she resumed her studies at PC, graduating in 2006 with a BA in psychology.

After graduation she worked at the May Institute in Randolph where she was an assistant teacher for autistic children.  She entered into the graduate nursing program at Simmons College in 2007, earning her RN in 2008.  At the time of her death, she was continuing studies at Simmons toward obtaining a master’s in nursing and certification as a nurse practitioner.  She was also working part time for Northeast Clinical Services providing in-home care for children with significant medical needs.  

Ms. Frazar loved musical theatre, Duxbury Beach, Davis Square, holidays with family and travel.

In addition to her parents and sister, she leaves her grandparents, Edmund and Phyllis Frazar of Duxbury as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and  good friends.

Funeral and funeral Mass were held on Saturday, Oct. 23.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Tufts Medical Center,  800 Washington St.  Boston, MA 02111.