Peacefully, but suddenly, at her home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the age of 67. Fran resided in Seaforth and formerly lived in Lucan and Stanley Township. Proud mother of Emily Simons of Lucan. Cherished Nana of Emma Jean and Eliza Jane O’Neil. Loving sister of Greg and Pat Armstrong of Stanley Township. Fondly remembered by her many nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Predeceased by her parents Floyd and Jean Armstrong and her brother Gerald Armstrong.
During her recent retirement, Fran had hoped to spend time doing her greatest passion – crafting. She was very artistic and her many hobbies involved cross stitching, needlework, quilting, antiquing, gardening and photography (she was famously known as the family photographer!)
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Sunday, June 9th from 1-5 PM. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, June 10th at 1 PM with the Rev. Ken Whiting officiating. Interment Bayfield Cemetery.
Donations to Arthritis Society Canada or the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Donna (McKinley) Steck
My deepest condolences on the loss of Frances. My thoughts are with you.
Kate Brown
I am very saddened to hear the news of Fran’s passing. She was a wonderful person. Hard working a we had lots of laughs working together for Operation Walk medical missions. I will miss her smile and gentle ways.
Cheryl. Talbot.
greg and Pat and family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time in losing your Sister.
Bob &Judy Stuckless
Emily and family and friends, we are so sorry for your loss❤️ Fran will be deeply missed by all 🌻
Gwen Patterson
To all of Frances’ family and friends. We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Frances’ sudden passing. What a wonderful lady she was. Always had a smile and good things to share. Please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad time. Gwen and John Patterson
Ron & Kathy Ward
Sorry to hear about the loss of Frances. Thinking of all the family at this difficult time.
Agnes Lempriere
Dear Greg, Pat and family. I am shocked and saddend by the sudden passing of Frances. I remember her as being a happy, joyful young lady. And I remember when she played the piano one night for us after we returned from a night out with Jean and Floyd. Treasure the memories.
Richard Simons
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends who knew and loved Frances. Your light has left us. Your kindness and generosity touched us all and you will be remembered fondly in our hearts 💕
I myself will forever miss your gentle embrace.
Janice B. (screener)
Emily, I want to share my condolences with you. I was shocked and saddened to hear about your mom. Fran was always so friendly when I started at CPH and SGH. She was quite funny the day I realized that the Emily I worked with was actually her daughter.
Emily, know that I care and I am thinking of you.
Gentle hugs to you and your girls.
Craig Parkinson
So sorry for your loss in this difficult time
Jim Oesch
Greg and Family
Condolences on the loss of sister Fran
Debbie & Lorne Taylor
We are so sorry to hear of Frances passing, we just remarked on how we loved when she would post all the old family picture’s. Our condolences to Emily and the Armstrong family.
Pat Pollington
My deepest sympathy to Frances’ family and friends.
I have many great memories of Frances. We had many terrific fun times in our high school years.
She loved life and always spoke fondly of Emily and her grandchildren.
My thoughts are with each of you.
Pat Pollington
Shirley Boyce
Our heartfelt sympathy Emily, Greg and Pat for the sudden passing of Francis. We just had a long chit chat with her a couple weeks ago. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, and especially all of you. Sending hugs. Ken and Shirley Boyce
Cindy Davis
My heartfelt sympathies to Emily, family and friends at this sad time.
I have very fond memories of working along side Fran at UH . She was great at her job, so knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Fran would treat us to the best homemade carrot cake, it was so delicious. We went to Guatemala with Operation Walk for a few trips together and I cherish those times for so may reasons. Fran, you and your wonderful smile will be missed.
Wayne & Angie Dunn
Emily, Greg, and Pat,
So sorry to hear about Frances’ passing. Thinking about you during this difficult time.
MaryLou and John Driscoll
Greg, Pat and family
Our heartfelt condolences to you at this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
MaryLou and John Driscoll
Ken and Jannette Stoll
Sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Wayne &Bonnie Keller
Emily and family….Greg &Pat…So very sorry to hear of Frances passing . She will be missed by all who new her. Always had time to talk whenever I ran in to her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs Wayne &Bonnie Keller
Joyce Cole ( RAU)
My deepest sympathy to Greg and Pat and family
Emily Ohler-Adams
Emily, Eliza and Emma, you are all the greatest joys of Fran’s life and biggest accomplishments. Fran spoke of you all each and every shift she had at work. We are so glad she was able to get to Florida this winter and enjoy the warmth and sunshine with family. On behalf of the MDRD team at the Stratford and Clinton sites, we are so incredibly shocked and saddened at Fran’s sudden passing. She was an absolute gem in our department and will be deeply missed. We will hold our memories tight ❤️
Nicole Armstrong
Dear Emily, Greg & Pat,
We were saddened to hear of Fran’s passing and are so very sorry for your loss. We were thankful for getting to see her in FL last winter. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Nicole & Kevin Armstrong
John and Karen Taylor
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Frances was a wonderful person and will be missed. We will remember her positivity and love for her girls.
DonnaO'Brien
Dear Greg and family, please accept my sympathy in your loss of Frances. I know your happy memories will ease the pain of her passing!
Sincerely,Donna
Vicki Middleton
Sincere condolences to Frances family and friends.
We will always remember her smiling face that lite up a room as she entered it.
She will be truly missed by so many.
Paul and Vicki Middleton
Bob Bourne
Donna and I are saddened to learn of Fran’s unexpected passing. Our condolences to family and friends. Fran made a difference and will be greatly missed.
Donna and Bob Bourne
Stuart Dow
Emily, we are so very sorry to hear about your Mom passing. Such a shock! We lived on Princess Street for about 18 years and have such great memories, and some videos of our ” street ” parties.
Please know we are thinking of you and your family, and offer our sincerest condolences.
Stu and Fran Dow
Lori Merner
My sincere condolences to all of Fran’s family! She was a lovely lady and so very proud of her daughter and grandchildren! I will miss our chats at work!❤️ Lori and Rod Merner and family
Ken and Marg Caldwell
Our sincere sympathy to all Frances’ family. It is always a difficult time with the loss of a family member,
and when so unexpected. Keep memories close.
Cheryl Vandenheuvel
So sorry for your loss . I worked with Fran at the hospital, and always enjoyed our chats . She sure was a great lady
Wendy & Les Coleman
Dear Pat & Greg and families,
So sad to read about Frances’s passing.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
john holland
Greg and Pat and family, sorry to hear about your sister, sincerely john
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest condolence to Frances family. We will truly miss her Facebook history pictures of the Taylor family. Cherish all the great memories of your mom.
Carol Windsor(Advisor - Eric Campbell Ford)
Emily and family
So very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very special person and I loved talking with her while in the dealership having her vehicle serviced. Keep the memories close to your heart and she will always be there for you and your daughters. Definitely thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Emily, Greg , Pat and families
Our sincere sympathy to you. Frances enjoyed life to the fullest and was such a caring and kind person. I think she was the glue that kept the family together. She certainly will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.❤️❤️❤️
Robin Swanton
Taken far too soon.
Firstly , my sincere condolences to Emily and the family.
Your mom was a very special person.
We started at U.H .the same day and remained very close until my retirement in 2013.
We experienced a lot together.
8 gruelling trips to Guatemala with operation walk. First to the clinic in the morning and the last to leave.
Fran was hesitant to venture out alone , so I had the pleasure to be at her side as she captured many moments on the camera.
Worked hard …partied hard.
I will miss her posts on f/b of pictures of our missions.
Rest in peace dear Fran.
Holmes Susan
Emily, Greg and Pat, our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom, grandmother and sister. Always a smile and friends for more than 60 years. She will be missed by many. Keep her good memories close. We will be thinking of all you in the weeks to come.
Susan and Greg
Natalie Lockie Mason
My sincerest condolences to Frances family and friends.