Frances Mitchell late of Regina, Saskatchewan passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday April 21, 2021 with her family by her side. Fran was born January 27, 1948 and resided in Dysart, Saskatchewan on the family farm until she met life partner, John Mitchell and was married February 19, 1966. During their 55 year marriage they had 4 children Michael (Belinda), Darren, Barry (Tamara), and Michelle (Owen). John and Fran moved to Regina in 1971. Frances worked for the Regina Public School Board for 35 years where she retired in 2013. Fran was predeceased by her parents Theresa (Rose) and Wenzel Grandel; sisters Mary, Rose, Millie, Madeline and Agnus; brothers Vincent, Clem and John. She is survived by her husband John Mitchell; children Michael (Belinda), Darren, Barry (Tamara), and Michelle (Owen); 11 grandchildren Chelsey (Ryan), Nathan (Mary), Samantha (Zach), Jonathan, Brandon (Kia), Landin, Devin (Kaitlyn), Dakota (Dustin), Kourtney (Kolton), Chad, Chance (Tiarra); 21 great grandchildren; Jayk, Brysan, Kyden, Neleah, Emmette, Violette, Daymin, Hayley, Auna, Addison, Aydyn, Chelsea, Graysten, Avery, Brinley, Josh, Caroline, Lucas, Jackson, Chase, and Rebecca; sisters Marg, Lou and Martha; brothers Ernie, Adam, Douglas and Henry. She loved family, crafts, gardening, camping life, and lived it to its fullest. Anyone who knew Fran would agree she had endless energy; loved sports: curling, baseball, golf and bowling to name a few. She was always there for anyone who needed help. Fran fought a courageous battle with cancer and died on her own terms. She was our rock and will be deeply missed.
God looked around his garden, and found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never, get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered, "Peace bethine".
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will not be a service at this time, however a service will be arranged for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fran's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3.
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