April 27, 1956 – April 25, 2024
Fran passed away peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital, London on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Fran was born on April 27, 1956 in Perth, Ontario, the youngest of seven children of Jean (Maloney) and Bernard Brady. Cherished sister of Vince (Theresa) Brady of Perth, Peggy (Hank) Gosar of Aurora, Mike (Sharon) Brady of Comox, B.C., Sister Alda Brady of the Sisters of Providence, Kingston, and Ken Brady (Colleen Donahue) of Perth and sister-in-law of Martin Van Sickle of Ottawa. Predeceased in 1999 by her sister Kathy Van Sickle. Fran will be sadly missed by her best friend Susan Lang. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many close friends.
Fran spent her early working career with Maple Leaf Mills in Toronto but most of her career was working with Cargill in Chatham and London.
Cremation has taken place and a funeral service to be held in Perth, Ontario with interment at Saint John’s Parish Cemetery, Perth. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation & Celebrations, Arva (519-963-4003).
Donations in her memory can be made to the Arthritis Society Canada or LHSF – Palliative Care Unit.
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Our condolences to Sue and the Brady family. I was fortunate enough tp work with Fran at Cargill in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Fran taught me a lot about the grain business and shared lots of laughs along the way. Often after work I would go to Fran & Sue’s to do a small home repair followed by a great meal and a game of cards. One of my favourite memories was of us having a couple to many drinks on a Friday night so we put off the home repair project (installing a ceiling fan) for Saturday morning. Both of us were a little worse for wear and neither of us remembered to switch off the breaker. It was a shockingly good cure for a hangover. I will also fondly remember our 10:00 putts to see who bought coffees for our small office! Good times Fran! You will be missed!!
Buck
Dear Sue and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult
Peggy and Hank and the Brady family. We are so sorry for your loss. Rob and Jayne Waters
Sue, I’m so sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy as you remember Fran. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Lucy
Dear Sue,
Joe and I are so saddened to see of Fran’s passing. It has been a number of years but always enjoyed our get togethers and the laughs we would share. We are both thinking of you and offering our sincere condolences. Frannie will be missed immensely. Love, Joe and Luanne XOXO
To Sue and Fran’s family. We certainly will miss our dear friend. She was someone we all looked up to – when we thought we were having a bad day you just had to talk to Fran. She had suffered for so long but she would never let anyone know it. She always had such a positive attitude and always said “there are so many other people much worse off than me”-even though she was suffering herself. She motivated others to see the bright spots in everyday. She will be missed by many and always be admired forever. Our prayers are with you Fran-your suffering is over-and we know you will be looking down with a smile for all of us. Rest in Peace my friend
In Memory of a special friend and neighbour who we will sadly miss for her humour and personalty, we always knew when Fran was about you could not miss her voice and laughter would resonate throughout the neighbourhood and a good time was sure to follow may you rest in peace FRAN we will miss you so much.