FRANCES MARY PETERMAN (PALMER)

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FRANCES MARY PETERMAN (nee PALMER) June 29, 1918 - March 6, 2004 Peacefully, on March 6, 2004, Frances died at the age of 85. Frances was born June 29, 1918 in London, England. She was an only child and predeceased by her parents, William Arnold Palmer and Janet Elizabeth Burton. Frances came to Canada with her mother following the First World War, and lived with her loving family until her marriage in 1938 to Edward Raymond Peterman, also deceased. She had six children: Marsha (Jim), Clarke, Frances (Gerry), Neville (Pam), Donald (Roberta), and Susan (Cheryl) and is also survived by her grandchildren, Coral, Christy, Mark, Jeff, Michelle, David, Michael, Amy, Tim, Drew, and Evan; and great-grandchildren, Clyde, Michael, Danielle, Brittney, and Amanda. Education was a large part of Frances life. In 1963, she received her teaching degree and taught mainly elementary school children for 25 years. Her experiences with her classes were positive ones that she cherished. Fran also loved travelling and made her way over the years through England, France, Scotland, Italy, Greece, Israel, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Africa, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Cuba, and Jamaica, as well as through much of Canada. The Arts in all of their forms - music, theatre, and ballet - were always a part of Frans life. Nature and the outdoors were also very important to her, especially bird watching and gardening. In her earlier years, she took delight in womens hockey, cross-country skiing, snorkelling, swimming, and camping. Reading was also an interest. Throughout her life, the Anglican Church provided Frances with a rich support and community that she held dear. Her faith and unique sense of humour were things that carried her through the more challenging years of her life. She was a woman who was filled with an enthusiasm for life. Her zest for people, and passion for music and nature were often infectious. Frans friends brought great joy to her life. Her outgoing nature lent an enthusiasm to many groups that she was a part of over the years. Frances was not shy about sharing her strongly held opinions. This aspect of her remained until her death. Frans hope was that she had made a meaningful contribution to peoples lives that she had touched. She left this message: "I want to say a fond farewell to family and friends, near and far, old and new. I ask you all to forgive my faults and weaknesses, and to remember me with kindness and laughter." While we are relieved she will no longer have to endure the limitations and pain that were increasingly with her over the last few years, Fran will be sincerely missed. The family would like to thank the staff at Misericordia Place for all of their efforts to make difficult times easier. Cremation has taken place. There will be a celebratory service in Frans honour at St. Pauls Anglican Church, 830 North Drive, on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2004