Peacefully on July 7th, 2009, after a debilitating stroke a week following her 90th birthday, Frances was relieved of her suffering. Celebrating her adventurous and healthy life are her children Donna, Larry (Murielle), George (Susan), Terry, Robert and Jennifer. Her grandchildren Ivan (Fiona), Daniel, Jacqueline (friend Bruno), Valerie; Kurt (and mother Linda); Samantha (Kris), Cara (Steve), Michael; and many nieces and nephews. She will finally be reunited with her husband John, who predeceased her January 23rd 1977. Frances was born in Pine River, Manitoba. She married John on August 7th, 1948. Together they lived and farmed in the Dufrost and St-Pierre-Jolys area. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the personnel of St. Boniface General Hospital; Dr. Migally, the staff and the Palliative Care Team at the Centre Médico-Social De Salaberry. Special thanks to Daphne for her loving care and concern, and to Allison for her encouraging help. Family and friends are welcome to attend the memorial service that will take place at the Sugar Shack next to the St. Pierre Museum on Sunday, July 12th at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba,The Heart & Stroke Building; 200 - 6 Donald Street; Wpg., MB R3L 0K6 or DeSalaberry District Health Center Foundation, Box 320, St. Pierre Jolys, MB R0A 1V0