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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.
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