On Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Ritz Iutheran ViIIa, Mitchell, Frances (DeIaney) MeIady, formerIy of St. CoIumban and DubIin, Ontario, in her 90th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate Edward (Ted)MeIady (1993). DearIy Ioved mother of the Iate Maureen (1955), the Iate Jim (2005); and Jeanne MeIady, DubIin; June Anne MeIady, Ottawa; Pat (Harry) Ryan, Iondon; Brian MeIady and Tom (Joanne) MeIady, aII of DubIin; and Don MeIady (RowIey Mossop) of Toronto. IovingIy remembered by her grandchiIdren Jesse and Sarah Fisk, Rebecca MeIady; William and Vanessa Chapin; Kevin (Nancy) Ryan, Iori-lyn (Scott) Webster and Chris Ryan; Debbie (Ken) WiIcox, Sean (Renee) and Brian (Sandra) MeIady; and Iisa and Danielle MeIady. SpeciaI great-grandmother of tweIve. Dear sister and sister-in-Iaw of Joe DeIaney and Jim and Dorothy DeIaney, aII of DubIin and Ferg and Kaye MeIady of Belle River. AIso survived by scores of Ioving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a grandson Jed Fisk (1985), her parents James and Sarah (McQuaid) DeIaney, six sisters Mary Bruxer, HeIen McIaughIin, Anne BIonde, Evelyn O&&aphos&&Nell, Teresa MaIone and Ioretto Shea, and a sister-in-Iaw Mamie DeIaney. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Thursday from 7-9 pm and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of the Christian BuriaI wiII be heId at St. Patrick&&aphos&&s Roman CathoIic Church, DubIin on Saturday, January 27 at 11:00 am. Interment St. CoIumban Cemetery. MemoriaI donations to Ritz Iutheran ViIIa BuiIding Campaign, Stratford & District Right to Iife or to the Huron University college – The Dr. Don MeIady and Mr. RowIey Mossop Diversity SchoIarship appreciated.
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Mary Theresa De Graaf(Nash)
Don and Tom
Sorry to hear of your mom&&single&&s passing. My prayers are with your families.
Keith Murray
We express our sympathies to the family.
Keith, Kelly, Sarah, Brendan, Blake Murray
Jan and Parker Alford
Dear Don
We&&single&&d like you to know that you have often been in
our thoughts in recent days.
Sincerely
Jan and Parker
Dave Kelly
Dear Melady Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of a wonderful, energenic lady, Francie Melady. She was truely one of happiest individuals I know and her spirit will live forever. I am sorry I could not make the funeral as I am traveling in Peru. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Kelly
Nino Ricci
What a beautiful service today. I am so glad to have been a part of it. Frances was a model to all of us, in her passing as in her life, to have drawn so many together in such good spirit and such good will.
Jim Fisk
To Jeanne,June-Anne,Brian,Tom,Don,and extended family
A Gift from Frances
The passing of someone close to us is abrupt, final, shocking, and traumatizing. We are weakened by the empty void that only our loved one can fill. Grieving, we search to fill the void, sometimes forever.
Deep inside our instincts tell us that the passing of Frances is natural and she is prepared to move on to heaven where she will join her loved ones and experience a divine happiness. Our intuition tells us that this is true because she was patient and ready while waiting for her call to move on. She also made sure that we were prepared to accept her transition and also our own transition, when the time comes. We are fortunate because Frances is unique, in that she is a creator of our instincts, a special gift that is not easy to come by in this life.
The passing of Frances, softened by her gift to all of us, provides us with the opportunity to celebrate her super- positive and beautiful spirit. When we view her life and acknowledge her role, her accomplishments are beyond imagination and personal ability. Frances leaves us an image of living a positive and happy life while observing the reality of each experience. Frances is an image of love, acceptance, gratitude and perseverance in our lives. We know that she is a constant and integral part of our lives and character. We know that we do not have to seek her presence, only open our hearts and mind to her spirit and she will continue to create for all of us, forever.
Thank you Frances, you can finally rest and enjoy what you have worked so hard to create for everyone in your life.
With loving gratitude,
Jim Fisk
Maureen Shandling
Dear Don and Family:
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. It was a pleasure to enjoy music with her.
Maureen and Sheldon
carol waite
To Tom, Joanne and family;
My deepest sympathies to you, Tom and your family. I&&single&&m sure your frequent visits to your mother,while she was in the villa,lighten up her days with your music and I&&single&&m sure was greatly appreciate.
From the stories I heard, your mother was a great lady and a wonderful mother
Our condolences to all the family
Carol Waite
Pat and Deborah Moylan and Family
Dear Melady Family
We are saddened to hear of Francie&&single&&s death. She was truely one of St.Columban&&single&&s finest individuals. I have pleasant memories of being at my grandmothers (Mary) and having Francie drop in for a sometimes lengthy visit. She always was interested in our lives and what we were up to. It was difficult to miss her, seeing that Francie and Ted sat behind us at mass. May God bless you all and we will keep you in our thoughts during the next few days.
Pat, Deb, Joseph and Donald Moylan
Nancy (Tomlinson) James
Dear Don, Tom, Jeannie, Anne, Patsy and spouses and families,
I was sad to hear of the loss of your mom, but also glad for her that she is at peace. I&&single&&m sure that she is already watching over all of you, as always. Even though it has been a long time since I spent time in St. Columban, my memories are all happy ones. France&&single&&s love, warmth, great sense of humour, and appreciation of all that life had to offer were always evident and inspirational.
I regret being unable to be with you in person, but please know that my thoughts are with you. I&&single&&m sure that, in time, your pain will be eased by all the wonderful memories of your mom and by the love that you share.
Love, Nancy
Dora Barrie
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Marianne Rodgers
I was so sad to hear of Francie&&single&&s death. I will always remember her bright smile. She was always so interested in hearing what we were doing and loved to see the kids.
Thoughts and prayers
Marianne, Jamie, Kiandra, Miquela and T&&single&&Kaya
Linda Bordage
June Anne and Family:
Please accept my deepest condolences at the loss of your Mother. I have no doubt that she was a special person having known the kindness and humour that June Anne represents. All the best-Linda
Kathy Armstrong
June Anne, Jeannie, Don, and Tom,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom&&single&&s passing. The two weekends I spent with her left a lasting impression on me. The welcome in her kitchen and the joy in her heart were unforgettable. I was so hoping we would get to have one more Melady family sing-along with her. I&&single&&m sure she&&single&&s already expanding the repertoire of the angel choir with her great old songs! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dorothy Bice
Ann and family
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Although it is a sad time, you will always have your memories of your mom. Take care and say hello to your brothers and sisters.
Dorothy
Shane Teper
Don and the Melady family
Our thoughts are with you.
Faye and Shane
Matt Klaver and Dawn Bates Klaver
Dear Melady Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I had the privilege of meeting Francis only a couple of times. But those times I did speak to her are still very strong in my memory. She was definetly a very special human being, one I&&single&&ll never forget. Blessings to you all.
Matt, Dawn, Brianna, Mikaylee & Kaden
Beth O\&&single&&Kelly (Sleightholm)
I was sorry to hear of the death of your mother. It reminds me so much of the good times at your house “just a few years ago now”. However having lost my mother a few years now there does come a time when their life isn&&single&&t especially enjoyable. May she be peaceful in a better place. My thoughts are with you.
Beth
Celeste McCreight
To the Melady Family
How lucky you must feel to have had such a faith filled ,delightful,friendly ,witty woman as your mother.You must celebrate her life for contributing such joy to everyone who was fortunate enough to have known her.God has called her home and she will be sadly missed, but know she is now free from suffering .May she rest in peace
Maggie
Dear June Anne,Jeannie and Don,
Your Mom was such a lovely woman. I remember the great visit we had with her several springs ago when we travelled to Stratford. I remember an evening with lots of music and song. And how I loved her apple pie!
It is never easy loosing your Mom. Know that I am thinking of you.
All my love,
Maggie
Nancy Meikle
June Anne and Don
My thoughts are with you both and all of the family.
Happy for your Mom that she is at Peace at last.. She will now be able to give us that great big Smile from above and will continue to watch us all….
Please know you are being thought of down under….
my thoughts and prayers are with you all….
Let us remember her as the active vibrant women she was with that wonderful laugh…..
Love and Prayers
Nancy
Pat, Mandy, Megan and Darcy Malone
Aunt Francie&&single&&s ready laugh, obvious joy, welcoming arms and smiling eyes will be sorely missed. A small consolation is the continuation of these traits in her offspring. So by head count alone she has given more joy to the world than she has taken from it.
Ann(Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. When I worked in Keatings&&single&&s Pharmacy Frances was such a pleasure to serve.
Donna-Fay Mailhot
To June Anne, Vanessa & William – my sincere condolences on the death of your mother/grandmother. From what you have said of your mother, June Anne, I know she was a very special lady. She raised caring children who, in turn, continually show their caring to friends and community. To lose parents is to lose a witness to ones life…..may you treasure the many memories you have and “may God always hold you in the palm of His hand”.
Lori Roe
Lorilyn
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time.
Bill and Marg French
Tom and Family
So sorry to read of your mother&&single&&s passing. May you remember the good times you shared with her.
Robert Tetu and Cora de Vries
We regret we are not able to extend our condolences in person as we are presently in Mexico. Frances was a very special person to us and we will miss her at Beechwood. She shared many stories with us of her memories of the old store. With our sincerest sympathies, Rob and Cora
George Townsend
Tom & families. Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May you find strength in family and friends at this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family.
Len Kelly
To Don and Family, Frances&&single&& photo looks wonderful, with her smile. I still remember her laugh. I wish you all the happiest memories at this sad time. Now she can see how Ted is doing up there, (so he doesn&&single&&t blow the door off the fireplace in heaven as well)my sincerest regards, Len
mike pohl
Although I only had the privelidge of meeting Dons Mum twice,once for a meal and the next time in Stratford at “Much Ado About Nothing”,I came to appreciate a vibrant intelligent mischievous soul,an inspiration for aging gracefully and a delight;Blessings from New Zealand to all her family……..Mike
Gary Akenhead
Don, Anne, Jeanne, and Tom.
What sad news to hear of the death of your Mom. I&&single&&m so grateful I had a chance to meet and know Frances. She made the world a better place by raising such wonderful children. My heart goes out to you in your grief. My prayers are for her and for peace.
Much love – Gary Akenhead
Jane Field and Hilary Dore
We were very sorry to hear of Frances&&single&& death, but relieved that it was peaceful. I am so fortunate to have known her and I will always think of her as one of the most caring people I&&single&&ve ever met. She kept up with the lives of so many family friends and was so interested in everybody. I treasure the notes she sent to me during my various hospital ordeals. Hilary had the pleasure of meeting her when she was at Parkwood and even then France was the soul of graciousness and sweetness. She was truly a wonderful woman and we are grateful to have known her.
Janos & Catherine Janossy
Dear Family and Friends;
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother and friend.
Francie was a joy to all who knew her and such a part of our life in St. Columban through the years.
God bless you and keep you in his care.
Wayne Chapin
Francis changed the way I think about the world and the people in it with her wit and charm, as well as brought pleasure and moments of excitement into the world around her. These are lifetime gifts for which no one can be sufficiently grateful. I will think of her always. I offer June Anne, Vanessa and William and the Melady Family my sincere condolences for our great and their greater loss.
Christa Murray
Mom and Dad have asked that I send along their deepest sympathy. They are thinking of all you and keeping you in their prayers while away. Francie was a terrific person with plenty of spunk. She was the type of person that you hope to be like when you&&single&&re her age. I remember her telling me how she and my grandmother (Agnes) used to sneak up to their grandmother&&single&&s room at Christmas time. They knew she kept candy hidden in her dresser. She assured me (with a big smile on her face) that they only peeked and never took. She will be missed.
Joan Zarry
So very sorry to hear of the death of your Mother. From the way you spoke of her both before and after her illness, it was clear that she was a very special woman and dear to you all. Her passing will leave a pain in your heart which the love of Rowley and your many friends and relatives will hopefully over time help to heal. Much love and thinking of you Joan Zarry
John and Karen Menheere
Melady and Delaney Families,
John and I send our sincere sympathies to all of you. Frances was a woman that had a deep faith. She helped me a few times when I needed it. I&&single&&m happy she was a part of my life. So sorry we can&&single&&t be there to support you at this time because we&&single&&re in Texas. We just wanted you to know you&&single&&re in our thoughts and prayers.
veronica(Lane) Hotchkiss
Sorry to hear of your mom.s death of yesterday.She was a wounderful lady.I remember her delicious cooking &baking& music… Veronica….
Grace Brodhagen
Tom and family You have my deepest sympathy for there is no bigger hurt than saying good by to a woundful mother. I sure enjoyed her keyboard playing in Seaforth My thoughts and prayers are with you Grace Brodhagen
Bob Walters
I wish to express my condolences to the whole Melady family at this time of grief at the passing of Frances Melady, whom I have known for at least 30 years. On many occasions I have taken part in joyous family events, the party for Don when he received his M.D. degree, Christmas eves in Dublin, various meals in Dublin, London, and Toronto. I will never forget the time I encountered her and her husband on the main street in Bobcaygeon quite by accident one summer day in 1983 or 84. She was a marvelous person we will all miss.
Ann Rosenfield
Don and family – my thoughts are with you during this tough time. She was a tremendous person and I am sorry for your loss.
Barbara and George Cantlie
To the Melady family,
We cannot make your sorrow less or ease the loss you bear, but it may help to know you have the support and caring of so many.
The world today is a better place because Frances Delaney Melady was here and taught us many things but mainly a joy of life. She lives on in all your wonderful memories of her.
Our deepest sympathy to all her family.
Barbara and George Cantlie
Jack & Fran Malone
It is with deep feelings of regret that we have learned of Francie&&single&&s death.
She was one of our most favourite ladies. As everyone knows, she was always so cheerful as she went about her life. She was always ready to stop & listen to everyone&&single&&s troubles & concerns.She was so worldly about everything happening in this big world. She was a joy to talk to & such a great pleasure to know.
We regret that we won&&single&&t see her again in this life.
Our deepest sympathy to all her family.
Jack & Fran Malone
Susan Pushelberg
Tom Joanne,Lisa & Danielle & the Melady family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss
Keep your memories close to your heart to help ease the pain.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Ken, Susan & Melissa Pushelberg
Mike & Freida Malone
Aunt Francey will always be remembered as one of our favourite Aunts. Aunt Francey brought special charm, sensitivity, her joyful laugh and warmth into our lives.
In praise and celebration of Aunt Francey,
Mike, Freida, Morgan and Maura Malone
Shirley McLean (Nolan)
Melady Family–Our sincere sympathy is extended to you with the passing of your dear mother. A delightful, friendly lady who will be remembered by all who knew her. Shirley McLean