Frances Marie Dube (nee Gorman)
September 15, 1922 – February 14, 2021
It is with great sadness that the Dube family announce the passing of their matriarch, Frances Marie Dube (nee Gorman) in her 99th year. Frances was born in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario in 1922 to David and Edna Gorman. She was the youngest of five siblings and the only Canadian born. She was the dear sister of Annabelle, Russell, Kathleen and Agnes (Sister Alfreda) all predeceased. Frances lived in Sudbury for over 75 years spending her final months in Cobalt with her daughter Louise and son-in-law Clay. Predeceased by her husband Alfred Dube, Frances was the proud mother of Bob (Betty), Jeanie (Mike predeceased), Brian (Nancy) and Louise (Clay). Loving grandmother of Heather, Tiffany (Mike Ladyk), Kathleen, Colleen, Melanie and Jonathan. Great grandmother of Shannon, Graeme, Sam, Ainsley, Brenton, Deklyn, Cole and Shyne. Great great grandmother to Scarlett, Stanley, Sydney, Luna and Wolfgang. Frances was a renowned baker and bridge player. She was famous for her fudge, blueberry and strawberry rhubarb pies, banana loaf, oat crisp and peanut butter balls. She enjoyed immensely the time she spent with her bridge ladies and the friendships she made. Frances was a woman of family and faith. She was a devoted mother raising four children along with her granddaughters Heather and Tiffany. Mom was proud of everyone’s accomplishments. Frances was a devout Catholic and lifelong CWL member, praying for all of us until the end. Frances was loved by many and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Funeral visitation at the Lougheed Funeral Home, 252 Regent St., Sudbury. (Friends may call after 11:30am Thursday). Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, 39 Walford Rd., Sudbury on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 1pm. Interment in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. Due to the COVID-19 directives, 50 people or less in the visitation with social distancing and facemasks required. For donations to messages of condolence, www.lougheed.org
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Sunday February 14th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Frances Dube Gorman Sunday February 14th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Sudbury, Province: Ontario