Obituary of Frances Mary Heathfield

FRANCES MARY HEATHFIELD "Fran" December 31, 1926 - September 1, 2017 Frances Mary Heathfield passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Kimberley Special Care Home "The Pines" in Kimberley, BC at 90 years of age. Fran will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 71 years, Ross; son Richard (Barbara); grandchildren Sarah Steele (Byron), David (Megan) and Sean (Heather); 7 great-grandchildren; brother Larry Fisher (Mary); many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and friends. Fran was predeceased by her son Randy and her sisters Alberta and Donna. Fran was born in Wallace, NS to Arthur and Olive Fisher, the second of 4 children. She met Ross in 1940, and they were married on June 1, 1946. They lived in London, Ontario until moving to BC in 1972. While in London, Fran became a hairdresser, opened her own salon and taught hairdressing. She and Ross were avid square dancers. When they moved to Coquitlam, Fran started up a Gourmet Club and many friendships were formed there. They then moved to Port Coquitlam, and Fran was involved in a Bridge Club and Book Club. She loved to work on crafts and help out at Craft Fairs. In April 2017, Fran and Ross moved to Kimberley to be closer to family. A Celebration of Fran's Life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Fran may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society, online at: http://www.cancer.ca/en/donate or by mail at: 565 - West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com