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FRANCES WOODS
Born: Jul 18, 1922
Date of Passing: Dec 13, 2022
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWOODS: Frances Mildred (nee Mann) passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022, at her residence in Sunset Manor in Innisfail, AB. Born in Elgin, MB on July 18, 1922 (she recently received her 100th birthday greeting from the Queen and Governor General) she moved to Brandon in 1942 to begin her nurses training which led to a long and rewarding career at the BGH and nurse to the whole Park St neighbourhood. This is also where she met the love of her life, Bert Woods. They were married for 48 years and produced five children prior to Bert's passing in 1992. Fran is survived by children Don (Penny), Wendy (Garth) Burnside, Barry (Sherri), Debbie (Trevor) Hardy, daughter-in-law Patti, as well as nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mom was predeceased by parents James and Rose Mann, four sisters, two brothers, husband Bert and eldest son Al Woods. A celebration of life/tea will be held in Brandon in the spring of 2023 at which time Mom's ashes will be buried along side Dad's at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Fran may be made to the Brandon General Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at: wwwmeaningfulmemorials.ca
Arrangements with Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service, Red Deer, AB, 1-587-876-4944
As published in Brandon Sun on Dec 24, 2022
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Don, Wendy, Barry, Debbie, Patti and Families I am very sorry to hear about your family’s loss. Auntie Fran was one of a kind and our world is a better place because she was part of it. She was ideally suited to her chosen vocation as a nurse and, I’m certain, touched the lives of everyone she cared for in her own very special way. Auntie Fran was wholly present for our family when our dad passed away and I will never forget her genuine kindness during that time. Our hearts are wrapped around yours during this very difficult time. Rest in peace Auntie Fran. ❤ Sincerely, Cheryl Cumming and Family - Posted by: Cheryl Cumming (Great Niece ) on: Dec 29, 2022
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Condolences to the Woods family! Frannie and my Mom were good buddies and enjoyed a lot of laughs together up in the "old" campgrounds of Clear Lake. There were no better neighbours than the Woods family! She had the best smile and a great laugh! I will always think of her fondly! - Posted by: Deb Nye (Friend) on: Dec 26, 2022
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Sending Fran’s family our thoughts & prayers. She was just the BEST. Whenever we met we had the best conversations. She made the most wonderful buns & often shared. Love Chris & Bob zJaska - Posted by: Christine Jaska (Neighbour ) on: Dec 26, 2022
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Blessings Everyone. May your hearts be filled with warm memories of a grand lady who touched many. 🙏 - Posted by: Chuck and Barb Hutton (Patti’s brother and sister in law) on: Dec 25, 2022
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To Wendy and Garth and the entire Woods family. We were so sorry to hear of Frans passing. She was a lovely lady who always had a smile and a twinkle in her eye. I remember having visits in the grocery store parking lot when she would keep me up to date on everything the family was up to. I so enjoyed our visits. I remember having a wedding shower at her home. Such a generous, loving lady. Thinking of all of you at this time. Cherish your memories. Marilyn and Les - Posted by: Marilyn and Les Hoad (Friend of the family) on: Dec 24, 2022
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My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Fran was a wonderful person, with a great sense of humor, who was always so welcoming at her home in Brandon and her cabin at Clear Lake. I remember both her and Bert very fondly. RIP Fran. - Posted by: Donna Lee Harrowen (Family Friend) on: Dec 24, 2022