It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Ellen (O’Leary) France at the age of 81. Predeceased by her parents Josephine and John O’Leary, sisters Margaret, Phena and Sister Ann and brother Patrick. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 60 years Harold (Bud) France, children Harold (Rita) France, John (Debbie) France, Josie (Tony) Jamieson and Mary–Anne France. Loving grandmother of Alicia (Alex) Laros, Pherrin (Yuniel) Dorta, Cody Jamieson, Meaghan (Ted) Studdart, Ryan France, Shannon (Henry) Oritz, Todd (Bernadette) Dietrich and great grandmother of Zackary, Trenton, Luke, Gloria, Adam, Jonah and Gabriel. We would like to thank the staff at Freeport Hospital and Stirling Heights for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place and the family will be having a private service. Arrangements entrusted to Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St. Cambridge, 519-621-1650.