Obituary of Frances Eagleson

EAGLESON, Frances – It is with great sadness that we announce that Phyllis Frances Doreen (Lostell) Eagleson died on July 25, 2014, at the age of 83, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Frances was the best friend and beloved wife of Gordon for 59 years. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and underwent all possible treatments for five years. Loving mother of Erin and his friend Maria of Toronto, and Peter (Kathy) of Cambridge. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Ryan and Lindsay of Cambridge. Dear sister of Alexia Gladdy (late Percy) of Sarnia, and Maryanne Statton (Jack Yungblut) of London. Cherished sister-in-law of Grace Churcher (Jim) and Harold Eagleson (Barbara) of Sarnia. Beloved aunt of several nieces and nephews. Frances was born in Alameda, Saskatchewan in 1931 to Frank and Alma Lostell. With the challenges brought on by the Great Depression of the 1930s, at the age of five, she and her family moved to Hensall, Ontario where they were embraced by a large extended family. Frances received her early education in a one room school which enabled her to be a successful teacher of one room schools in Usborne Township, Stephen Township and Moore Township. She was a graduate of the London Normal School and the University of Windsor. She retired as an elementary school teacher in 1989 after many years with the Lambton County Board of Education. She forever remained a teacher at heart. She was active in St. Luke's United Church for over 50 years where she was famous for her elderberry pies at bake sales. In addition to her devotion to her family, Frances enjoyed travelling and spending time with friends near and far. She was active in the Lambton County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and made valuable contributions in executive positions. Her family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Sarah Ferguson and Dr. Mark Bernstein, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto. In addition, her family would like to offer their thanks to Dr. Michael Stoesser, Dr. Kenneth Yoshida and the nursing staff of Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Visitation at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia, Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the McKenzie & Blundy Chapel on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 11 a.m. and will be officiated by Connie Ellis, R.D.L.M. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery, Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. Sympathies may be expressed in lieu of flowers through donations to a church or charity of your choice or to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, 610 University Ave, Toronto, M5G 2M9. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Frances Eagleson in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area