COWAN, Frances (Saxby) nee Reynolds

Born in 1924 in London, England to Albert and Annie Reynolds, Frances was taught to celebrate the gift of life
every day. The family settled in Oshawa, Ontario with her brother Jack, dear grandparents Charles and Lillian, her special uncle Fred, all precedeceased. Frances met the love of her life, Gordon Saxby and they married in 1944 in Statford. In 1946 their son Gregory was born. No child
had a more loving, nurturing home. They moved to Sault Ste. Marie in 1960 and were active members of St. Luke's Cathedral. Gordon passed away in 1983. Blessed by one great love, Frances received such a second time with
William Cowan of Newcastle, Ontario. They shared 20 glorious years until William's passing in September 2005. Despite a decline in health Frances' warm, generous spirit never faltered. She was a gifted seamstress and
needle worker. She loved to dance and entertain. Her love of crafts she gave to her grandaughter Michelle; her love of home to daughter-in-law Dena (whom she loved as her own); her love of life to Gregory. She shared many
special times with nephews John and Allan; niece Mary, sisters-in-law Joan, Evelyn and Elizabeth. Frances was blessed with many loving brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, step-daughter Christine and special
step-son Graham (Janna). Among many friends; Gertie, Marie, Grant, Nora, Harold, Beth, Frank, Patricia, Raymond, Dorothy, Warren, Vera, Anita, Richie, Robert and Laurence. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home
(942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service at St. Lukes Cathedral (160 Brock Street) on Thursday, January 8, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with the Very Reverend I. L. Robertson
officiating. Spring interment at Goulais River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to St. Lukes Cathedral, Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Our heartfelt
thanks to the people of Tendercare including Rosa, Karen, Kim, Arlene, Nancy, Cathy and Dr. Clarke. It is our deep belief and our profound hope that to have lived with love for a moment is to live forever.