Frances passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 6 at Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit. She will be greatly missed by her children Dawna (Don), Leigh (Gerald), Jennifer (Peter), Anna (Ken), April (Grant), Mark (Sue); grandchildren Sarah, Sam, Wyatt, Emma, Brendon, Rene, Jordan, Grace, Geena, Jane, Adrienne, Harrison; great-grandchildren Esme, Jackson, Isabella, Henry and Kael.

Frances loved life, laughter and people. She made friends wherever she went and was happiest when giving to others.

Thank you for the excellent care and compassion shown by the staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria and the Palliative Unit in Nanaimo.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at her daughter’s home – 949 Terrien Way, Parksville.

Your smile and laughter will be with us forever.