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Peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, at Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 1st , 2025, Frances Gardiner (nee Hall) at 81 years of age. Cherished mother of Kevin, Laurie, Angie, Michael, Ken, Todd, and Tammy (Russ O’Byrne). Devoted grandmother of fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Dear sister of Don Hall and the late Johnny Hall. Cremation with a Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. A special thank you to Dr. Mule and all the staff of Ed’s House for their extreme care and compassion. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice.
Happy 82nd Heavenly Birthday Mom, There is not a day that goes by I don't think about you. Today is especially hard because it is your birthday and I won't be able to celebrate with you. I miss you more than words could ever say and my heart still breaks every single day. I know that is not what you would want for me . I do try to be strong because that is the way you raised me to be. I feel like I am letting you down because I have been so broken these past few days. Losing you is the HARDEST thing I have ever experienced my life time . Happy Heavenly Birthday my beautiful mother. I love and miss you. You will ALWAYS LIVE FOREVER IN MY HEART!!
Christmas will never feel like Christmas without you here. You were definitely missed this year mom. It truly is not the same without you. 💔
Happy Thanksgiving weekend mom.. Not a day goes by you are not in my thoughts. I miss you more than words could ever express. It really is not the same without you around. Until we meet again. I love you ❤️
i now know you were dad's gurdain angel that day a few weeks ago when he was in a bad car accident, by the look of his car he shouldn't have survived,you were his guardian angel that day,We love you, Loving you all the way to heaven, Lawrence Wilson&Judy Wilson❤️❤️❤️❤️
My heart is broken,I'll forever miss and love you,The amazing memories I'll hold close to my heart,You had a big impact on a lot of peoples lives,Please give Aunt flo a hug for me,You were the best part of my childhood growing up,I'll never forget you ever💔💔💔
Mom...Words cannot express the sadness I feel. I've been 'trying' to choke down the fact that you're not here anymore but it hits me HARD sometimes. You couldn't have been more amazing as a mom. My love for music comes from you and I still remember watching you dance around the house playing me your favorite songs. Thank you for being so supportive throughout the years and just listening when I rambled on about my own issues in life. You're loved and missed beyond words and in my thoughts every day.
It has been 2 weeks today since you have passed. The sadness in my heart has taken over me. I know you would not want me to be sad but I miss you so much. It is just not the same without you. I miss our talks everyday. I miss taking you to your favorite stores. I know you are watching over me and I am forever grateful to have had you as my mother. I will cherish all the great memories we have had in my lifetime. Until we meet again! I LOVE YOU MOM!! Love Tam xo
Rest in peace, my beautiful mother. I hope you're flying high with Grandpa. Uncle, Johnny and Bryan i wouldn't change you living with me for the last year for anything. The one. Thing i'm gonna miss is coming home from work and you'saying hey is that you laur i miss you so much.Mom love always Laurie♥️
I am so sorry for the passing of Francis. She was such a great person. She was like a second mother to me. My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. My mom sends her deepest sympathy to the family and friends. Beth Hughes 🙏
You are going to be so missed I was blessed to have you as my son's Nan You were 1 of a kind and touched so many people Thank You for always being the incredible lady you were Hugs to all who will miss you ❤
Thinking of you all at this time. Sincerely Guy and Neva
My hearts go out to the family .She was very love and part of albert street family .How your peace with mom and dad .love you
I want to start off by saying I feel very lucky to have had you Frances come into my life. You accepted me into your life and treated me as family. We had lots of great times playing bingo and Yahtzee and going on shopping trips to your favorite stores. Frances was very competitive when it came to Yahtzee, but she would take the time to teach me how to play and even let me win once in a while. That's when I was told by Tammy she must really like you, Russ! Because she doesn't let anyone win Yahtzee. (Thank you, Frances) One of my other favorite memories with frances was setting up her bedroom with her at her daughter Laurie's. She was so happy to have her own little space set up like her own apartment at Laurie's place. I will miss you very much, and your stories and our conversations, and coming to see you with Tammy, I always looked forward to our visits.I also want to thank you for always standing up for your buddy. I will always sneak a little piece of chocolate because I know you will still protect me and my sweet tooth. Your Buddy Russ.
Hi Fran I just want you to know that I will never forget get about the good times we had together, like the yardsales we had so we could go to bingo lol. I wish we didn't drift apart for so long but I'm sure glad we caught up always in my heart and definitely won't be forgotten ❤R.I.P Fran ❤
Mom, They day I had to watch you take your last breath, is the hardest day I have ever endured. My world will never be the same without you in it. The last year was so hard on you with your battle with lung cancer. You are the strongest, bravest woman I have ever met in my life time. I could never imagine how scared you must have been but yet you never showed it because you didn't want to see me sad. I know it was very hard for you to except the help to care for you as you were so independent your whole life. Thank you for allowing me to be one of the people you depended on. As it meant the world to me. I know you will always be by myself and watch over me. I know you know you meant the world to me and I loved you with all my heart. My world has been turned upside down but what gets me through my days is knowing you are no longer suffering. Until will meet again, you will FOREVER live in my heart and soul. . I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS. May you rest in peace .. Love Tammy
So sorry to read your mother has passed Laurie .Condolences to you and your family. Sending hugs.May she Rest in Peace always. Your in my thoughts.
Sorry for your loss lori, know how much your mom meant to you. Steve Windebank
Nanny, I love you so much and am forever grateful for the memories we shared. You’ve always been such a big part of my life, and losing you has been incredibly hard. I hope you’re watching over me. I promise to keep our bingo tradition going, just like you’d want. (I’ll make sure to tell them to ‘Shake up their balls’) Love always, Miss 💕
Laurie and family so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom sending my condolences ❤️
I Love you ..... And will carry you in my heart FOREVER