Condolence: We send our love, hugs and prayers for all of you in this time of sadness in the loss of a loving and special wife, mother and Nana. Cam, Judy, Mitch and Jenn and family.

Condolence: I was privileged to meet this loving, positive woman in December of 2015. She was my roommate at Foothills Hospital – each of us having had surgery performed by a capable and compassionate oncological surgeon. We cheered each other on as each would work hard to get to the bathroom in hopes of embarrassing ourselves by leaving a foul smell after a great big poo… didn’t happen for either one of us while there, but that’s not the main theme of this post.

Frankie was a proud stay at home Mom and it was clear how important family was to her. I was privileged to have been adopted, feeling sometimes like a sister, sometimes like a fellow soldier in battle, sometimes that other “adopted” daughter, but most preciously she became a special friend. We went through the same chemo protocols, though our diagnosis and, eventually, prognosis were not the same. In her first call to me when we were out of hospital she exclaimed “we are in this together – you and I are special friends now and I know we will be for life!”. Neither of us expected our friendship would be cut so short.

I was able to visit her in hospital last Thursday after my one year check at Tom Baker. I spoke about her with my psychologist and how sometimes I was feeling somewhat guilty, here was this loving woman with a family, children, grandchildren, and a husband who loved her and she wasn’t going to be able to grant them their biggest wish of even more time together. We spoke about how special she was to me, and how her diagnosis was difficult on so many levels – losing a friend, witnessing the “in your face” that my last year or so could have been so different as well. My psychologist hit the spot when he asked if I thought that maybe, perhaps, she would be happy for me and my news. She was! Here was this woman, dying, with so much love left to give, and yet she was still thrilled for me that my news was so different from hers.

Sending my love to her in heaven and her family here on earth, knowing she will be with me every time I step out of my Oncologist’s office victorious yet again. It is with tears and a warm heart, and shared resolve, that I remember her.

Wishing you each that special stranger that can come in and impact your life as we did each other’s, and may your time with them be more plentiful and always cherished as our loved ones should be.

With love
Glenna

Condolence: Dear Gavin and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Frankie's passing, her ready laugh and smiles will be so missed. Parting is never easy but our memories will bring comfort and you will see her in each other and in your children and grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Condolence: I was so sorry to hear the news of Frankie's passing. She was such a kind person and a great Mom. I am sure that you will miss her so much. Stephen, Michael, Mark and Gavin you are in my thoughts and prayers.

JoAnne

Condolence: I first met Frankie at a cross-stitch retreat because she was the sister of a dear friend (Tara). However, she then became a dear friend because of her kind, loving, funny, crafting nature. We had many great retreats together with lots of laughter and love. I am so glad we had another such time in April, a short day but so lovely. My condolences to Gavin, your boys and their wives, grandchildren, Marla, Tara, Tracy, Michael, Jody and families. She was a shining light and she will be missed.

Condolence: Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Frankie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Condolence: We are so sorry to hear about Frankie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gavin and the family

Condolence: I was so sorry to hear of Frankie's passing. My heart goes out to Gavin and family. I am so glad I got to visit with her a couple of weeks ago. She was a very special lady!

Condolence:
We are so sad to hear of Frankie's passing.
You are in our hearts and prayers. ❤️

Condolence: We are deeply saddened by Frankie's passing. Our condolences to you and your family Gavin