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ELLIOTT (nee Eveleigh), Frances Grace, RN, OHN
1931-2021
Graduate of Royal Victoria Hospital, 1953, and Algonquin College, 1980
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Fran has surrendered to a brave battle with cancer on Thursday, December 2nd.
Fran was born Sept, 29, 1931 in Grand Falls, NL. At the age of 18 she left NL to train as a nurse in Montreal. Following graduation she returned to Gander where she met husband Ron. They settled in Ottawa in 1956. Fran and Ron enjoyed 61 years of marriage filled with cherished memories. Fran worked for many years as a nurse to pediatrician Dr. J. Fletcher and following his retirement, she worked as an Occupational Health nurse at Telesat. She was an active volunteer to Girl Guides, Canadian Blood Services and Engineers’ Wives Association and was an avid bridge player.
Loving mother of Debbie Demizio (Frank), Gary, Colin (Patti), Maureen Casey (Shawn), and Wendy Renaud. Predeceased by son Mark (Tina) and husband Ron.
Proud grandmother of Angela Proskos (Stephen), James, Sara Demizio (Ben Farrow), Taylor Casey (Lauren), Lindsay Casey (Andrew Litwinczuk), Jasmine Gertridge (Chris), Scott, Rachel; Hailey and Chelsea Renaud.
Great “GG” to Alivia Gertridge, Jack Casey, Penelope and Oliver Farrow, Sophia Proskos and Mackenzie Litwinczuk. Survived by sisters Pat Eveleigh and Margaret Baker. Remembered fondly by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family thanks the Cancer Care and Palliative Care Teams at The Ottawa Hospital, especially Dr. Tiberi, Dr. Hacker and nurse Hilary.
In lieu of flowers, please volunteer or donate to the charity of your choice.
Funeral is private and entrusted to Tubman Funeral Homes, Nepean. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frances Grace Eveleigh Elliott September 29 1931 December 2 2021 (age 90)..
Death notice for the town of: Nepean, Province: Ontario