Predeceased by her parents Ellen and Lewis Cort and the father of her children, Doug. Dear sister of Shirley Deplonty (late Stan), Harold (late Dale) and now reunited with siblings Evelyn Smith (late Arnold), Annie, Eva Blackstock (late Grant) and Arthur.
Devoted mother of Charlene Kalandyk (Ed), Donald (Lydia), Cheryl Harnish (Dave), David (Karen) and Donna Atikian (John).
Cherished grandmother of Michael and Brian (Jen) Kettles, Michael D’Alessandro, Julianne Stanghetta (Dean), Matthew (Sarina) and Adam (Jess) D’Alessandro, Matthew and Breanna Kettles and Justin and Chantal Atikian. Great grandmother of eleven and great-great grandmother of four.
Special thank you to the Ontario Finnish Resthome Association staff for their love, care and compassion for our mother.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington Street East, 705-759-2522). Funeral service to begin at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Holly Klemensen officiating. Frances will be laid to rest in Cloudslee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) to Emmaus Anglican Church or Ontario Finnish Resthome Association would be greatly appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Kettles family.
