Frances Teresa Hanna Nee Russill regretfully passed away peacefully on Saturday November 28, 2015.
Frances, a wife like no other, a mother like no other and a retired nurse like no other.
Predeceased by her parents Frank and Ida Russill, sister Judith, brother in law, Horst Holwein, sister in law Rose, brother in law Glen Hanna.
Left to mourn, husband, Keith and beloved son Bruce and Bruce’s very special companion Lisa Dyer.
Donations in Frances memory may be made toward, Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 640 Park Drive, Clearwater B.C., V0E 1N1. Flowers gratefully declined.
The Memorial Service for Frances will take place on Sunday, December 13,2015 at 11:00am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel 285 Fortune Drive.
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Dear Keith and family and friends — we are saddened today to hear of your loss of such a wonderful friend — we may not have known Frances like you did however we are thankful and grateful in the fact that she did touch our lives occasionally over the years and shared a small part of herself with us leaving us with special memories of her kindness, thoughtfulness, strength, determination, compassion, sense of humour and many other qualities — “I think of heaven as a garden where I shall find again those dear ones who have made ‘my world’ somewhere over the rainbow where bluebirds fly” — take care of each other and may you find comfort in each other as the days go on and the years go by and may you often remember from the heart all the memories kept there to love and cherish which will become sweeter and richer with time — you are in our thoughts and we share in the sadness that is causing you all such pain and sorrow and grief — with our deepest heartfelt sympathy and sending healing hugs your way — Joyce and Bert (Walker)
Dear Keith
We are so sorry to read of your wife Frances’ passing. Unfortunately we are out of the country, so unable to express our condolences in person, but we are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. Although we met Frances infrequently we could tell she was a wonderful person – open, friendly and supportive. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Allan & Catherine McNeely
Keith we were so sad to hear of Fran’s passing. It brought to mind how wonderful you and she both were so kind when David and I moved to Clearwater. Fran educated me regarding the shopping opportunities (or the lack thereof And got me involved in the Cleatwater Concert Society so I could meet people and get involved in the community. That was a real blessing and I will be forever grateful to her for that. We wish we could be with you on the 13th but we can’t. Know that you are on our hearts and in our prayers. Much love to you from Karen and David Montgomery.
Dear Keith and family,
A heartfelt message with love and great sadness in the loss of Frances. She was such a wonderful, kind and caring lady, and a devoted wife and mother. Our thoughts are with you all, Keith, Bruce and all family and friends, now and always.
Friends for over 50 years, Marcia Madryga, Roxanne, Rod and Mark
Dear Keith,
We were so sorry to hear of Fran’s passing. She was a wonderful woman. You had a great marriage and we know how difficult her loss will be for you.
We are thinking of you and extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Sandy and Elaine Mallory