FRANCES BURNETT LACASSE (SHEFFIELD)

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FRANCES BURNETT LACASSE (nee SHEFFIELD) On Saturday, December 4, 2010 Frances Burnett Lacasse (nee Sheffield) died peacefully at home in the loving arms of her husband and daughter. Fran is survived by her loving husband Guy; daughter Laurel (Don) Burgess; son Aaron (Lauren) White; daughter Joelle (Scott) Turner, and daughter Isabella Marie Lacasse. Frances was born in Montreal, QC, on April 11, 1946. She married Guy Lacasse on December 20, 1979 in Medicine Hat, AB. She started her education at McGill University in 1967 and completed her B.Ed. in 1991 at the University of Lethbridge. Throughout her career, Fran worked with adults and children with special needs. Most recently, she taught school in Bermuda where she established the 'Functional Skills Program' at the Whitney Institute. Upon retirement, Frances and Guy relocated to Port Hardy, BC. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Fran can attest to her free, fun-loving, and independent spirit. She took great pride in making a difference in the lives of her students and their families. She was very proud of her children and always encouraged them to follow their dreams. Her unwavering faith in God was a comfort to her, as well as the steadfast love of her best friend and husband, Guy. Her warm smile, twinkly eyes and generous heart inspired everyone she came into contact with. She will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Saint Viateur Church in Otterburne, on Saturday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 15, 2010