Passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Grace Villa Nursing Home, Hamilton at the age of 98. Loving mother of Susan Herrera (husband Miguel) of Lima, Peru and mother-in-law of Anne Ferguson of Toronto. Predeceased by husband D’Arcy Galliford Richardson (1965) and son Michael Galliford Richardson (2007). Dear grandmother of Cynthia Field, Miguel Herrera, Christopher Richardson, Marnie Richardson, Sarah, David and Michaela Richardson, and great grandmother of five. For many years Frances enjoyed a career at the downtown branch of the Hamilton Library and was an active member of the Church of the Ascension. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Avenue, Hamilton, on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 10:00 am, with a time of fellowship to follow. Arrangements entrusted to MARLATT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 905-528-6303.