Frances Fredette

She is survived by three sons: David (Diane) of Penhold, AB, Phil (Tara) of Prince Albert, SK and Mervin (Martha) of Rosedale, BC. Five daughters: Patty Fredette of Abbotsford, BC, Jeanette Athey of Burnaby, BC, Mary Jane Blanchard of Bonnyville, AB, Geralyn (Wayne) White of Riverside, CA and Jacqueline (Lane) Luxon of Sumas, WA. 20 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, one sister Helen Heisler of Calgary, AB as well as many extended family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur in 2009, son Gary in 1972, a grandson David Fredette Jr., her parents Florian and Regina (nee Garman) Weisbeck, her brothers: Tony, Joseph, Adam, Emil and sisters: Ann Weisbeck, Lena Cody, Irene Kolke and Johanna in infancy.

Mom was a very devoted wife, mother and “Little Grammy”. Her family and grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren were her life. She loved us all unconditionally. Frances was extremely devoted to her faith, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Catholic Church having prayed the Rosary regularly and donating to Catholic Charities. When they lived in Bonnyville, AB, she organized and directed the Catholic Church’s Angel program for youth and made 1000’s of Rosaries teaching her Angels to make them to be sent to Catholic Missions around the world. Together, mom and dad sponsored refugee families to move to Canada who also became their “children”. Mom loved her Saskatchewan roots and often spoke of her childhood on the farm near Allan, SK with her parents and siblings.

We would love to have everyone attend Frances’ funeral service, regretfully, due to COVID restrictions that are currently in place, the number of guests in attendance is limited and therefore the service will be for family only.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Avenue, Abbotsford, BC.

For those wishing to access the live stream service, they may do so by following this link. https://www.dignitycanada.com/abbotsford/ Thank you for your understanding during these difficult times.

Donations in Frances Fredette’s name may be made to:

Covenant House Vancouver for youth experiencing homelessness.

1302 Seymour Street

Vancouver, BC V6B 3P3

www.covenanthousebc.org

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