Obituary of Frances Jamieson

<h1>Frances Jamieson</h1> 1910 - 2007 On June 2, 2007, Frances passed away at The Sunshine Centre of Luther Village, Waterloo at the age of 97 years. Undaunted and unbowed even by the infirmity of age, she fell asleep surrounded by the love and care of her family. She is lovingly remembered by her 3 daughters - Esther, married to Jack Magathan of Boulder, Colorado; Gloria, married to Douglas Whelan of Newbury, New Hampshire; and Miriam, married to Chris Thomson of Kitchener. Her enthusiasm and spark for life lives on in her grandchildren and their families: Andrew Whelan and wife Jennifer, with children Ava and Sean, of Algonquin, Illinois; Michael Whelan and wife Ruth of Houston Texas; Matthew Thomson and wife Mary, with children Ryan, Ellie and Charlotte, of Allen Texas; and Lisa and husband Mick Grogan, with children Madeleine and Daisy, of Stratford, Ontario. Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband Carl Joseph, with whom she shared a great life and a great love that spanned over 60 years of marriage. Their partnership was an inspiration to all who knew them. Born in Margate, England, Frances grew up in Montreal and married the dashing Carl in the freezing temperatures of Kirkland Lake in 1935. Always active in Church and community she was the first woman elected to the public school board in Kirkland Lake and many years later became a primary school teacher in Burlington, which she loved. In retirement Frances and Carl traveled the world, wintered in California, and enjoyed many games of bridge with good friends. Frances was a woman who prized moral worth, and who valued compassion and humanity. Those who knew her profited from her friendship, generosity of spirit and gracious nature. She was a remarkable woman, and a true lady of her times. A heartfelt thanks is due to the genuine care and love of the staff at The Sunshine Centre of Luther Village, who made Frances’ final days comfortable. Friends are invited to share their memories of Frances with her family at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home 171 King Street South in Waterloo on Monday, June 4, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service to celebrate Frances’s life will be held at Church of the Holy Saviour, 33 Allen Street East, Waterloo, on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 11:00 am with The Venerable Peter T. Townshend officiating. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family at the Parish Hall for refreshments and a time to visit. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery , Kitchener. Condolences for the family and donations to Breast Cancer Society of Canada and/or Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation of Ontario. can be arranged through the funeral home - 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Frances, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.