Frances Roney

RONEY, Frances (Moss) - Passed away peacefully with her two daughters at her bedside on October 21 2012, in Durham, North Carolina after a brief illness while travelling to a family reunion in Skipwith, Virginia. She will greatly missed by her children Kathy Roney (PEI), Michael (Anne Garwood) Roney, Bayfield and Susan Roney, London, grandchildren Charlotte King, Edmonton, Quin Roney, Seoul, South Korea, Noelle (Richard) Abdy, Penistone, UK, Clayton Roney, Montreal and William Roney, Ottawa and great-granddaughter Eliza Frances Abdy. Born Hazel Frances Moss, 26 December 1924, in Tifton Georgia to the late William Hazel Moss and Edna Downey. Predeceased by her husband L. Col. William O'Connor Roney and siblings Wilma (Wes) Gray, Delhi, Jeanette (Don) Fitzsimons ,Brampton, Nola (Carl) Glen, Palm Springs, CA and Benjamen Moss, St. Thomas and sisters-in-law Pug Anderson, Vancouver, Jeanne Russel, Simcoe and Maxine Marshall, Grimsby. Survived by siblings William (Margaret) Moss, Windsor, Margaret (James) Archibald, Norwich, and Mary Anne (Rick) Shepherd, Varna and brother-in-law Peter Roney, Simcoe and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her strength was evident as she rose to the challenges of a military wife including annual moves. She was a fantastic cook and hostess, famous for her pies. Travelling and visiting family and friends were her lifelong passions. She never wanted to miss a trip. As a young girl she got up early every day and dressed up ready to go so that if someone was going somewhere she would not miss out. She started her working career in 1959 as a teller at the Bank of Montreal, Market Square and still maintained regular contact with the “bank girls“. Later as a real estate agent she used her military wife skills to assist others with moving at which she excelled. She was the consummate friend, always ready to listen, share your troubles, give sound advice, have a good laugh, share her recipes or bake a pie or coconut cake if needed. Friends will be received at NEEDHAM FUNERAL SERVICE, 520 Dundas Street, London, Sunday, October 28 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service Monday, October 29 2012, 10:00 am at Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church, William Street, London. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, Springbank Drive. If desired donations may be made to “My Sisters Place“, 556 Dundas Street, London or to Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, N5Z 1S1 would be appreciated. Personal condolences may be sent to www.needhamfuneralhome.com