Peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Friday, February 25, 2022 of Lucan at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late William Froats (2011). Dear mother and mother -in-law of Dale and Linda Froats of Lucan, Heather and Fred Schembri of London, and Judy and Paul Melanson of Grand Bend. Dear grandmother of Tabatha Fronchak (Trevor), Neil Froats (Nancy) and Jamie Froats (Raina); David Schembri (Amy) and Natalie Schembri (Andrew); and Ted Melanson (Bharbara) and Dan Melanson (Brandee) and great-grandmother of 13. Dear sister-in-law of Everett Froats. Predeceased by her parents Isaac and Ethel (Knott) Robertson, and her aunt Maude Robertson.
Mabel started her career as a Bell Telephone operator in Chatham. Throughout her many years, Mabel was a lifelong member of the UCW, a Sunday school teacher, member of the church quilting group and an Explorer girl’s leader. Her enthusiastic sales from Regal always went to support the UCW.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Thursday, March 3 from 4-6 PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions each person must RSVP for the visitation. Please click “Register Now” below, to register.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held in the spring at St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
In lieu of flowers donations to Villages United Church, Jessica’s House, or the Middlesex County Library (Lucan) would be appreciated by the family.
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Darryl Kennedy
Dale and family so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a family neighbor forever.
Jean and Lawrence Testa
Heather and Fred, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is a time now to celebrate the good memories you all shared. God bless your family.
Graham & Sarah Stuart
Dale & Linda & Family
Our deepest condolences. What a full life she lead and what a legacy she will gift you all. You are in our hearts and prayers. May you find peace in the days to come.
Diane Youg
Dale, Linda and family
Sorry to hear of Mabel’s passing. She was a very well known lady in Lucan. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish your fond memories.
Gaye Ready
Ken and I are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. What a long and wonderful life she lived. Know that our thoughts are with you during this time.
Ken and Gayle Ready
Shirley Lyons
Dale, Linda & family:
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You were so fortunate to have had her in your lives for so many years.
Mark & Ann Scott
Dale & Linda and all your Family: We send our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother. Wow a 100 years! What a remarkable milestone. Thinking of you.
Mark, Ann, Laura & Brent Scott
Kathy Petit (nee Hearn)
To the Froats Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear Mom. She was a great neighbour and long time friend to my Mom, Kit Hearn. She was my leader in Explorers and was a faithful ambassador of the Lucan United Church. Rest In Peace Mabel…a life well lived ❤️
Jeanett and George Wood
Dale,Linda and family,
We were saddened to hear of Mable’s passing. She was a hard working,dedicated ,amazing lady…who sold me lots of regal 😊.
Jeanett and George
Brenda Roberts
Dear Judy and family. So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Sending sincerest sympathy for your loss.
Karen and Gerry Rapien
Our sincere sympathy goes to the Froat’s Family. Your mother was blessed to have lived many years. May your many wonderful memories give you comfort.
Jane Vande Borne
Judy
My condolences to you and your family with the passing of your mother, Mabel. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jane Vande Borne
Ann Revington
Dale and Linda and families,
Your mother was a steadying influence in the church and community. My condolences to you on her passing.
Cathy Westwood
Dear Dale, Linda and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mabel. She was such a special person and so involved in helping with church activities at Lucan United. Mabel was very welcoming to me when when I first joined the church. I enjoyed getting to know her while on the Mission and Service Committee as well as our chats when picking up my Regal orders. Thinking of you all.
Joan Crawford
Dale, Linda and family. Although we personally did not know Mabel, we always heard great things about her. It is always hard to lose someone you love. Sending you our condolences.
Reg and Joan Crawford
Pat & Cora Ryan
Dale and Linda our deepest condolences to you and the Froats family. Mabel certainly was a force and our community was the better for it. She will be missed.
Core en and Bob Davis
Dale and Linda and family, we are saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Her presence on Francis street will be missed. Find solace in your memories.
Vicki and Dave Hayter
Dear Dale, Linda and Family:
What a remarkable Mom, Grandma and Friend your Mom was to so many. I really appreciated her directness – especially when in church and how she regularly tried to recruit me to a committee she cared so deeply about. What an incredible loss to both our town and historical church recollections. We’ll keep you all close in our prayers.
Connie Chomicki
Dear Dale, Linda & Froat Families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I always remember Mabel as a lovely lady with much love & dedication for her family, church & community.
Mary Peterson and Rob Essery
Dale and Linda and Froats family,
Our deepest condolences to you all on your loss.
Donald Appleby
TO ALL THE FROATS FAMILY
Mable was a wonderful part of our neighborhood on Francis Street.
I am sending my deepest sympathy to all of you at this most difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cherish and hold on to all your precious Family Memories.
Don Appleby
James Scott
Linda and Dale and Family at this time of deep and very personal sadness. Please know that caring thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you. Jim
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
To the Froats family
We were saddened to hear of Mabel’s passing. She will be missed by so many in the community. Mabel would call every time there was a church dinner to be sure we had our tickets, a great neighbour. Cherish all the wonderful memories, they will last you a lifetime.
Dave & Linda Barr
So sorry to hear of Mable’s passing. We know by her birthday, she was starting to struggle, but didn’t expect this so soon. May you all find peace in the memory of a long life well lived.
Linda and Dave Smith
Dale, Linda and family
I remember Mom (Beryl Kraul) and Mabel being Explorers leaders many years ago. I enjoyed being a part of the group of girls that they guided. Remarkable that she celebrated 100 years. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Anne Pincombe
Dear Linda,Dale and Family,
Sending my condolences on the passing of Mabel. She was a lovely lady who contributed so much to her community over the years. She will be missed.
Pat & John Harlton
Dear Dale, Linda, Neil, Jamie & Family
We send our condolences and love to you all on the loss of a longtime Mom, Grandmother, and friend to many. Her many of year have left and indelible mark on all her knew and loved her. May you know the peace and comfort of God at this juncture in your lives. We did not know your dear loved one well. You will have many happy memories to share with each other as you gather to celebrate a life that has touched your hearts and will last forever. A lot of love shared with a fine family.
RON AND GLENDA LINDENFIELD
Linda and Dale
Our Sincere Condolences. Lucan just lost a little bit of history…….
Hazel MacLeod
Linda, Dale and family,
Our sincere condolences to all. Mable was always volunteering in support of the Lucan community.
Hazel & Wayne MacLeod
Jackie Arnold and Ken Whiting
Dear Dale and Linda..Sorry to hear about Mabel.She lived a long life of 100.Sending our prayers and condolences during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Mabel.
Pat Campbell
To Mabel’s family , my deepest sympathy. It was wonderful Mabel got to celebrate her 100th birthday. We shared the same birth date and she never forgot . She will be missed
Don and Diane Williams
Dale, Linda and Family We were sorry to hear of Mabel’s passing How lucky you were to have her with you for so many years Our thoughts are with your entire family during this sad time
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Dale and Linda
Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family on passing of your mother.
Ken and Shirley Simpson.
Joyce Sovereign
To all Mabels Family
My very sincere sympathy to each one of you on her death,what a great lady she was ,had some lovely conversations for many years as l did her hair .
What a wonderful long life she lived ,but it is still hard to say that final goodbye .
May god comfort each one of you in the days ,and time ahead without her .She has earned her rest .
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Our sympathies to Mabel’s family and friends.
Sandi Brintnell
Judy, Paul and Froats Family,
Sending condolences to you all. Your mom lived to see 100. A life well lived. Lots of great memories to treasure.
Sandi and Rob Brintnell
Villages United Church
On behalf of the Villages Rural Ministries cluster, we all would like to offer our condolences. Mabel is remembered by many in our community as a lovely woman, and she will be missed. Bless let us know if we can be of any support or assistance in this time of grief.
Rev. Jacob and the VRM cluster.
Judith Darroch
My sincerest condolences to all Mabel’s family members,
She was a force to be reckoned with and touched many people in special ways.
I got to know Mabel during the several years I helped her with the Regal fund raising for the church.
Since then, whenever we would cross paths out in the community I always enjoyed a wee chat and a chuckle.
I am sure all her good works helped to achieve her100 years!
Judy Darroch
Cyrille & Anne Hartman
Dale & Linda,
Sending our sincere condolences .
Thoughts & Prayers at this time.
Cyrille & Anne
Gary and Linda Hayter
Dale Linda and Family. Gary and I are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Sending our condolence.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our deepest sympathy to all of Mabel’s loved ones. She touched so many lives in her 100 years and will be remembered fondly. She was my Explorers leader “way back when”.
Jim and Helen
Alanna
Dale and Linda,
Sorry for your loss.
Our sincerest condolences.
Steve and Alanna Hosking
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Dale & Linda and to all the Froats Family,
Our Sincere Sympathy on the loss of Mabel, Hold close your beautiful memories you have of this lovely lady whom I got to know her better this last few years while doing her hair we had great visits, a very interesting lady and to live to be 100 yrs is a wonderful milestone . RIP Muriel
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Margaret Watt
Dale and Linda, Heather and Fred, Judy and Paul and Families
My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time. Mabel was a good friend for many years. I have so many memories of our time spent together. She was so proud of each and everyone of you. .Cherish your memories. Thinking of you
Margaret Watt
Barb Coughlin
My sincere condolences to the whole family. I was in Mabel’s Explorer group way back when. She was also a very good friend of my mother, Marj Park.
Barb Coughlin
Liz Hodgins & Alan Gates
Dale, Linda & Froat’s Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Mabel’s passing, she lived a long beautiful life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Liz Jenkin
Dale, Linda and Family
My deepest Sympathy for the loss of your mother. I had only met her a few times at Lucan United but she was a kind and gentle lady and I know she raised a wonderful son.
Glenn and Sharleen Phillips
It’s a time for virtual hugs to all the family.
Larry and Faye Skinner
Dale and Linda:
Our deepest condolences at this time.
May you cherish the wonderful memories you have of Mabel and know others are thinking of you as you mourn this loss.
Evelyne Rollings
Dale, Linda and family,
I am sorry for your loss.
There will be many great memories, of celebrations, especially your mothers 100th birthday.
Evelyne Rollings.
Carmen JONES
Dear Dale and Linda,
Sending our condolences on the loss of your dear Mother.
David and Carmen Jones
Dale and Hellen Bulanda
Dale, Linda and family;
Thinking of you and sending our condolences for your loss
Sherry Bodkin (Froats)
100 years of a life well-lived, rooted deep in faith and family, that describes Mabel to many people in the community of Lucan as well as her family. She held the pulse on all things happening at the church whether it was the UCW or the Couples Club, Sunday school or CGIT. She treated me like a niece, We have always kept in contact the old fashioned way by cards and Christmas letters. She will be greatly missed in our Froats family and the community of Lucan for sure. Rest In the sweetest Peace Mabel ❤️
Betty McIntyre
Sorry to hear of Mabel’s passing. She was a good friend to all and always spoke to you no matter where you were. I am sure you have many many memories to look back on . Lovely lady.
Don and Ruth Ann Cunningham
Dale and Linda
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mabel. She was a lovely lady and will be missed.
Ruth Ann and Don Cunningham
Clive and Marilyn (nee Hearn) Bowden
We are sending our deepest condolences to the Froats family. Mabel was a friend to my Mother, Kit Hearn, and a tireless worker in the United Church. A life well lived! 💖
Larry & Joanne Glavin
Dale, Linda & Family
Sorry to hear of your moms death.
Our condolences to the entire family.
Larry & Joanne Glavin
Jeanette Simpson
Dale and Linda
I am very sorry to hear about Mabel. I am sure she enjoyed most of her 100 years and she did a lot of good things for the Church and the Food Bank during those years.
Carolynn Hodgins
Dale Linda and Froats Family
Our condolences on the passing ofMabel.
Paul and Carolynn
Hodgins
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Dale, Linda & family –
So sorry to hear of Mable’s passing. It was nice for her to reach the 100 year milestone, a day she enjoyed. She was an interesting and comical lady to visit with. Our sympathy to all of you now and in the coming weeks.
Sheila Hodgins
Dale and Linda and families.
So sad to hear of the passing of Mabel but what a life she had and to be able to reach 100 years young. She was an amazing women and so active in all aspects of the community. All the memories you have of Mabel will help you through this sad time. God Bless.
Kathy McFarland
Sorry to hear of Mabels passing- she was a strong and amazing women. Send prayers
Bev and Barb Shipley
Dale and Linda- sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Your Mom was well known in and around Lucan and will have left her mark of influence on the town. With sympathy, Bev and Barb
Brad Sumner
We have fond memories of living a few houses down from Mabel. It was inspiring to see her going for a stroll, sometimes parking her walker in front of our house to take a rest! She was a strong and independent person and we admired her very much.
Love and condolences to Dale, Linda and family from the Sumners.
Sandra (McLellan) & Larry Hern
Dear Dale and Linda, Heather and Judy and all the Family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Mabel. She was a pillar of her Church and Community of Lucan for so many years….for as long as I can remember! It was so nice to see her out to Church when we were able to still go in person. She definitely lived a full and purposeful life and will be well remembered by all who knew her.
Margaret Hern
Dear Family,
It is about two years since I first began some “COVID” chats with Mabel. I had shared some of my personal reflections in the Villages Ministry worship packs and your Mother would call to thank me for sharing. She would always offer a tidbit of information that added to my thoughts or comment on how she was enjoying playing the hymn selections offered. It was my pleasure to get to know her just a little. I hope my letters and the worship packs offered a few hours of study to her ordered day. During our last telephone chat she shared her concern about having to now depend on her family for some assistance. She thought it unfair that she would take time away from your personal lives. I told your Mother her family would be feeling honoured to be part of her care now and she was being given a wonderful gift. I heard a smile in her voice as she replied, ” Well that is something new to consider.” Our simple contacts were a gift to me. I hope to her as well. For almost two years we were old fashioned pen pals. Blessings to all of you.
Sincerely Margaret Hern
Nancy Maguire
To the Froats Family,;
Sorry to see the passing of Mabel. She will be missed by all and our community.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
Wendy
We hope the family was able to get together and see Mable before her passing!!
We were so glad we were able to join in her 100 year birthday celebrations!! As I hold my new grandson I can’t imagine the changes he will see! Mable had seen done much in her 100 years! May she now Rest In Peace!
Ed Annelies Butler
Don and Wendy Hiscox
Allan Wright
Linda and Dale
My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Tom Hearn
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Mabel was a great neighbour and I enjoyed her company whether she was sitting outside or over at the church. She was a supportive friend to my mother. You have my deepest condolences.