Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Darryl, Annelle and families
I am very sad to hear of Frances's passing. Your mom was a wonderful lifelong friend of my mother's, Noreen (Rosdahl) Stewart. They were both born at Lashburn hospital, within 2 months of each other, my mother in January 1925, and they always laughed as to being the older and the younger, and it depended on the situation, as to whose benefit that was! They both grew up "north of the Gully" and the Lundquists and the Rosdahls were great friends and neighbors. It is interesting that both these women were the last surviving in their families of origin. Our mothers corresponded by letter on a regular basis, and we always looked forward to receiving her long and amusing Christmas letter, with all the news of Maidstone. They both went to normal school and became teachers and had some funny stories to tell of those experiences away from their home town. My mother moved to BC in 1948, but that did not diminish the friendship one bit! I remember attending Frances's surprise birthday party, likely her 80th?, with my mother, and it was so much fun! My mother passed away 10 years ago, and Frances sent us a very kind and thoughtful letter full of memories.
We also had other pleasant visits with Frances over the years, and my father remembers her very fondly. When i think of Frances, it is with a smile, as she always made you smile! I know you all have many smiles and laughter to hold her dear in your hearts forever.
Here are few photos of the best friends at Frances's wedding, and the infamous "bucket" photo.
All the best, Patti Stewart, and Ross Stewart
