Peacefully at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the age of 87. Cherished wife of Robert “Bob” Kinsman for over 67 years. Proud mother of John and the late Karen Kinsman (2011), Dwight and Faye Kinsman, Lyle and Julie Kinsman, and the late Bill Kinsman (1983). Adored grandma of Michelle Robinson (Blake), Richard Kinsman (Lindsay), Jeff Kinsman, Andrew Kinsman (Jess); Jacob Kinsman (Lindsay), Daniel Kinsman (Hailey), Luke Kinsman (Kelly); Alissa Banks (Jon), Molly Murray (Ian) Josie Ryan (Tim), and Sydney Cronin (Zak). Loving great-grandma of Jillian (Austin), Zachary; Megan, Davina, Alesha, Mia, Lyanna; Gracie, James, Hayden; Naomi, Damon; Tyler, Jessica, Brodie, Jack, Emma; Mason, William; Andie, Madelyn, Douglas; Rowan, Frances; Tyler, Evie, Charlee; and Walker. Dear sister of Keith Hern. Predeceased by her parents Ross and Florence (Pullen) Hern, father and mother-in-law Earl and Eliza Kinsman, and brothers and sisters-in-law Dorothy Hern, Mary Kinsman, Jack and Elaine Kinsman, Russell and Leita Ferguson.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Wednesday, November 2nd from 12 – 1:30 PM, where the funeral service will be held at 2 PM with Rev. Randy Banks officiating. Interment McTaggart Cemetery.
For those unable to attend the funeral, the family invites you to join them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to Brucefield Community United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Blue Water Rest Home for their care and compassion shown to Frances.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Tom Richardson
My wife Ruth and I were very sorry to her of her passing and wanted to extend our condolences to the Kinsman Family. She was a very kind and gentle woman.
Brenda Hern
Bob, John, Dwight and Faye, Lyle and Julie and families- we extend our condolences for your loss. Frances always had a friendly word or smile and will be sadly missed.
– Ivan and Brenda
Deb and Les Falconer
Julie and Lyle and family Les and I were saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. May you have many great memories that make you smile and remind you of good times
Kim Mckay
Dwight, Faye and family my deepest condolences in the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Arlene & John Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss…John & Arlene
Kim Mckay
Dwight, Faye and family my deepest condolences in the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to Bob, Dwight, Faye and family as well as the rest of the Kinsman family. Frances was a lovely, gracious lady and will certainly be missed. I have the memories of a kind girl when I was at Zion school. May memories be a comfort to you. Our prayers are with you.
Leona Nigh
I am so sorry to read of Frances passing, she was a dear friend for many years . My deepest sympathy to Bob & all the family. Sincerely Leona Nigh
Bob Leigh
Condolences from Bob and Kathie (Alexander)Leigh in London. We knew them through Whiteoaks Church but Kathie’s dad Ross also had a lot on contact with the family and going to Kinsman reunions. Francis will be missed.
John and Linda Wuerth
Bob and family
So sorry to hear of Francis passing. She was a lovely soft spoken lady. Mom and her where good friends and would talk on the phone a lot. She will be greatly missed. You have our deepest sympathy
Elaine (Bell) Ford
Was sad to learn of Frances passing. I remember her as a happy very active lady. Condolence to her family and friends. She will be remembered.
Allen and Pam Page
Bob, John, Dwight, Faye, Lyle, Julie & families
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Frances. She was a very kind, sweet lady and will be greatly missed. I really enjoyed our visits with her. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hugs, Pam and Allen Page
Sandra & Larry Hern
To the Kinsman and Hern Families,
We extend our condolences to you on the passing of Frances. She was a lovely lady who will be missed by all who loved her.
Donna Regier
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Dwight and Kinsman family.
Please know you are in my prayers…Hugs 💞
Gaylan and Evelyn Josephson
Dwight, Faye and family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Steve, Kelly, Larissa & (Cormick) Wheeler
Sending all of the Kinsman family our deepest condolences and support. Hoping you all can remember and share the great memories of Frances with your amazing family.
Bob and Lori Bjelis
Dear Kinsman Family,
Our deepest condolences to each of you with the passing of Frances. Our prayers are with you.
Pete Janssen
My condolences to the entire Kinsman family, on the hearing the news of this tremendous loss.
Reg whyte
Dwight and Faye
May your memories keep your hearts happy.
Regi and Bill
Eric Gerber
Dear Dwight Faye and families
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Sending sincere condolences and sympathy.
Thinking of you.l
Sue and Eric
Jim and Sue Rolph
Bob, Dwight and Faye and Family, and all the Kinsman families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jim and Sue Rolph
Elaine Corbett
Our deepest sympathies to Bob and families! Cherish all your memories to help you through this difficult time and the days ahead! She was a kind person!
Pat & Cathy Melady
Lyle, Julie and family and all of the Kinsman family-
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandma.
Pat & Cathy Melady
Garry & Janice Alderdice & family
Bob, John, Dwight & Faye, Lyle & Julia, & families.
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear wife, mother, grandma & great grandma.
Frances was a lovely person, both inside and out. She will be missed as a great friend and neighbour in our Tuckersmith neighbourhood.
Bill & Heather Forrest
Our sincerest condolences. Frances was an amazing lady. Your memories of the times together will keep her in your heart forever. ❤️
Margaret Hern
Sincere Sympathy to the Kinsman and Hern Families. Your picture board includes many familiar faces and tells a beautiful story of a life filled with family and friendships. You have been blessed with rich memories. Thank you for sharing a few.
Margaret Hern
Yvonne/ Jim Barnetson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dwight ,Faye and family in your loss!
Shirley Kerslake
My sincerest sympathy to all of Francis’s family. She was such a pleasant lady and I know you will all miss her.
Shirley Kerslake
Carol Gascho
Heartfelt condolences to the Kinsman family. Frances was a dedicated volunteer for many years on Queensway’s Auxiliary. I witnessed her caring nature & service to others. Rest In Peace.
Carol Gascho
George and Kathy Lee
To Bob and all of the Kinsman Family. Sending our condolences to all of you in the loss of Frances . She was such a lovely lady. May all of your cherished memories give you comfort and strength in the difficult days ahead. George & Kathy (nee Ferguson) Lee
Sandra Mohr
Lyle, Julie and family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. Moms hold such a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
The Horizon ProResp Team
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Bob, John, Dwight, Lyle & families, so sorry to hear of your loss of a wonderful wife, Mother, Gramma & Great Gramma. Frances was a beautiful sole, always kind & gracious. May your warm & wonderful memories give you strength in the days ahead. Warm hugs to all.
Brad & Anne.
Barry & Melonie Miller
Bob, John, Dwight & Faye, Lyle & Julie and families ..
We were saddened by the news of your mom. Frances was a wonderful lady, always kind and interested in our family and news. She told me stories of playing with Barrys mom on Hern Line.
May your memories & pictures give you comfort..
Barry & Melonie
Mark&Judy Cronyn
Bob, John, Dewight, Lyle and Families.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, she was a wonderful lady.
She will be missed by all. Sending our condolences to all of you.
Hugs, Mark, Judy and family
Blue Water Rest Home
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Kevin Waites
On behalf of the Waites families our condolences go out to Bob and and the Kinsman family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy Gaiser
My sincere sympathy to Bob and family. She was a lovely lady.
Jim and Suzy Turnbull
Our condolences to the Kinsman Family.
Dave & Nancy Preston
Dwight, Faye, Jake, Lindsay and the entire family. Our sympathy on the loss of your Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. May you find comfort in the coming difficult days in all the wonderful memories
of a great lady..
Linda and Dan Crerar
Our sincere condolences to all. Francis was a lovely person. Treasure your memories.
Linda and Dan Crerar
Earl and Marilyn Miller
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to Bob, and the Kinsman family in the loss of your wife, mother and grandma and to Keith in the passing of your sister. We are praying that the Lord will bring you comfort.
Mafilyn Dixon
To Kieth and familmy Sorry to read about Frances death
My sympathy to you so soon after
Dorothy. Remembering the times
at Zion UC
William Arthur Gibson
I am so sorry to read of the passing of Frances so was a very understanding lady and was loved by everyone so much. I remember how kind she was to me nd everyone at the Queensway as she volunteered there for years would bring the folks down to have their hair done. My deepest sympathy to all
Bill Gibson
Hensall Senior Citizens' Homes Inc.
The Northcrest Board of Directors extends sincere condolences to the entire Kinsman clan, and we join you in mourning your loss. Frances radiated grace and charm and a unique gentleness that always seemed to bring out the best in others. She has earned her eternal wings and may she forever rest in peace. She has certainly left a beautiful legacy for which you can all be justifiably proud.
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
My sincere condolences to the Kinsman family. Francis was a wonderful person and I know she will be dearly missed. Hold your memories close at this sad time.
Paul and Sue Robinson
Dear Bob, John, Dwight, Lyle and Families.
So very sorry to hear about your Mom, Frances. She was a wonderful lady who was a great Matriarch of a beautiful Family. Our sympathies go out to everyone during this time of mourning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Sue Robinson.
Les Coleman
Bob, John, Dwight, Lyle and families.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Frances. I remember Frances most from our cattle showing days and church gatherings. She always had a friendly calming influence about her.
Wendy and Les Coleman
Nancy Price
Our sincere condolences to Bob and the entire family.
Thinking of you all as we know you will miss this lovely lady.
My parents always enjoyed the many visits over the years with Francis and Bob.
Take care
Nancy (Hern) and Richard Price, Lucan.
Cheryl Talbot
So sorry to hear of Frances death she was a great lady and my neighbour for a few years.
Sue Riley
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Joyce Black
Dwight, Faye & Family and the all the Kinsman families – So sorry to hear of the passing of your
Mom and Gramma. Sincere sympathy and thinking of everyone in the days and months ahead.
Take care of each other.
Jan Easton
Thinking of you all as you remember a special wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother. You will each have many precious memories to cherish in the days ahead. Sending our love and care!
Jan and Doug Easton
George and Elaine Ducharme
Our sincere condolences to Frances Kinsman.
Terri Finch
I am so sorry for your loss Dwight and Faye. Sending my condolences with hugs.
Terri Finch
Marilyn Taylor
Kinsman Family
So sorry to hear of Mom’s passing, l enjoyed her company at Northcrest. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
George and Sue Wilson
Dwight and Faye, John, Lyle and families, heartfelt sympathy on your Mother and Wife’s passing. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. May your faith, family and friends give you peace and comfort. With prayers and hugs, George and Sue Wilson
Carol Dixon
Bob and Family. My deepest condolences to you on the passing of Frances. We had great conversations when she lived at Northcrest. She was a wonderful lady.
Jim, Linda, AJ and Scot
Uncle Bob, John, Dwight, Faye, Lyle, Julie and families:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of you beautiful wife, mother and grandmother.
Aunt Frances was a gracious lady with an inviting smile who will be truly missed.
We will be forever grateful for the gift of being able to spend time with Aunt Frances.
Sending our love and hugs to you all during this sad time.
Irvine R Armstrong
To Bob and the Kinsman Family. I am so sorry to hear of Frances death. I have great memory’s of our trip to Alaska. My thoughts go back years ago when my mother took Mrs Hern into our. Home and looked after her. All the best to you Bob. Irv.
Robert & Judith McCartney
It is with great sadness that Robert and I acknowledge the passing of Frances, to you Bob, and all your family. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Jim and Jackie Ferris
Our condolences to John Lyle and Dwight and families Francis was a very kind soul may she R I.P.