JANET FRANCIS

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JANET FRANCIS It is with sadness that the family of Janet Francis announces the sudden passing of Janet on Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Victoria Hospital. Mum was predeceased by her father Henry Studd; her mother Lillian and her brothers Richard and Raymond. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Gerry; her children Paul, Teresa (Alan) and Peter; grandchildren Tristan and Austin; brothers John Studd of Australia and Micky Studd of Cyprus. Janet is also survived by her brothers-in-law Hugh Rodriguez and Louis Rodriguez and several nieces and nephews in England, Australia and Canada. Mum was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England August 22, 1941. She joined the Royal Air Force in 1958 and was stationed at RAF Shawbury as a stewardess where she met Dad, the love of her life, and was married on December 31, 1960. Mom travelled extensively when Dad was posted to Cyprus, Germany and all over England. Mom and Dad came to Canada in 1980 and still currently reside in St. Vital. She worked at St. Boniface Hospital until the onset of MS lead to an early retirement. Mum was a vivacious woman who loved life and had many passions, one which was travel; she enjoyed travelling with Dad to many places, such as San Francisco, Colorado, Virginia, New Orleans and their personal favourite Las Vegas. Mum enjoyed the music and the showmanship of Rod Stewart she travelled throughout North America to see him. Mum's two pet pugs Winston and Leroy Brown will be waiting to greet her with wagging tails. Special thanks to Homecare givers Kelly and Yolande. Janet will be sadly missed but not forgotten by her many friends and family she touched. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street with Rev. Alan Armstrong officiating. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Janet's memory to the MS Society of Manitoba. Death Is So Limited It cannot cripple love, It cannot shatter hope, It cannot corrode faith, It cannot eat away peace, It cannot destroy confidence, It cannot kill friendship, It cannot shut out memories, It cannot silence courage, It cannot invade the soul, It cannot reduce eternal life, It cannot quench the Spirit, It cannot lessen the power of the resurrection IT SURRENDER'S TO NEW LIFE CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 27, 2007