M. Frances (Newby) McMullin
1936-2021
M. Frances (Newby) McMullin – 84, Bible Hill, passed
away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, January
18, 2021 at her home. Born in Toronto, Ontario, she was the daughter
of the late Reverend Canon Matthew T. and Elizabeth M. (MacDonald)
Newby.
Frances had a rich educational career; she attended Brown
Public School in Toronto, followed by the Bishop Strachan School for
Girls prior to completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree at University of
Toronto (Trinity College), a Diploma of Child Study from the Institute
of Child Study and a Master’s Degree of Child Development
and Family Relationships at Cornell University. She had many interests
in life, and enjoyed her family, her career as an educator, reading,
politics, the Toronto Blue Jays, gardening, nature, and her
pets. She worked first in New York State, and later in
Toronto as an educator. In retirement, she moved to New
Glasgow, Nova Scotia, with her husband, Bill.
Along with her parents, Frances was predeceased by her
husband, William “Bill”
McMullin.
She will be dearly missed by her son, Matthew Biemiller;
daughter-in-law, Karen; grandchildren, Bryn, Hannah, Calen; beloved
niece and dear friend, Agnes (Gary) MacPherson and their children and
grandchildren; her animal companions, Ruby-Kate, Soft Kitty, George
and Theo.
There will be a small family gathering at a later date. In
lieu of flowers, donations in Frances’ memory to Victorian
Order of Nurses, Colchester SPCA or Kidney Foundation of Canada would
be appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Frances’
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence”
at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frances Newby McMullin 19362021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia