September 10, 1925 – June 26, 2011
Sydney
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances. She passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Frances was born in Sydney, a daughter of the late Neil J. and Ellen (Boutilier) MacLean.
Frances worked for many years at Crowell’s clothing store on Charlotte Street. She retired at the tender age of 73 when Crowell’s finally closed its doors for good. She was a very religious and spiritual person, who regularly attended daily masses at St Theresa’s Church when she was able to.
Frances loved to cook and bake, and always shared it graciously with her friends and relatives. They all knew that there would be some treats waiting for them when they dropped by. She was known for her baked donations to the annual St. Theresa’s C.W.L. fall fair.
Frances was predeceased by her husband Charles Blair Lafford in from St. Peters, Cape Breton, who passed away in 1967 and is survived by her son, Blair (Wendy). Frances is also survived by her brother, Edward “Teddy” and Rita MacLean, Kitchener, Ontario and one sister-in-law, Betty MacLean, Sydney. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Wallace “Hoppy”, Leonard “Lenny”, Hector “Hecky”, and Alfred “Alfie” and sisters, Kate Fitzgerald, Louise Higgans, Helen Richardson, Mary “Bap” Neville, Annie “Lou” Tobin and Christina “Teenie” MacDonald.
Many thanks go out to the staff in the Spanish Bay Unit at the Cove Guest Home where Frances resided for the past 15 months.
Frances’s wishes were that there be no visitation, her remains have been cremated. There will be a mass held at St. Theresa’s Church on Wednesday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at St. Theresa’s Parish Centre.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Theresa’s Church. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com.
I’ll always be there for you,
I’m still your family, your best friend,
So any time you need me,
Close your eyes…I’m back again.
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