Mary Frances (Fran) Lake of Guelph, Ontario, passed away peacefully on
January 1st, 2021 at the age of 91. Fran is survived by her five children
- James Jezioro (Lake), Anne-Marie Vosburgh and her husband Peter,
Gregory Lake, Murray Lake and his partner Ann Holtz, Michael Lake (mom's
baby) along with eight grandchildren: Matthew, Megan, Leslie, Joshua,
Rachel, Nolan, Emma and Mitchell and three great-grandchildren Benjamin,
Layla and Jase.
Fran will also be missed by dear family friend Jonathon
Ruhnke. Fran was predeceased by her husband Frank, daughter Monica,
grandson Jacob, sisters Kathleen, Ruth and her husband Dave, Grace, and
Margaret, and her brothers David, Robert and his wife Ruby, and Hugh. She
will be deeply missed by her brother Douglas Murray and his wife Maureen
of Oakville, and Thomas Murray and his wife Beverly of Burlington.Fran met
and married the love of her life, Frank, leaving her bookkeeping job and
active social life in Galt to raise their family on a farm in Puslinch.
With the exception of bookkeeping, farm life was new to Fran, but she
persevered learning cooking, canning, baking and gardening, and becoming
an active member of the local Women's Institute. Fran cherished any time
spent with her siblings and in-laws, especially the Murray Clan family
picnics she and Frank hosted on the Lake farm.After Frank's death in 1981,
Fran eventually moved to Guelph, returning to school and work. She pursued
her love of music through piano and choir, and joined the Catholic Women's
league. In retirement, Fran passed many happy years enjoying the company
of friends new and old, frequenting the performing arts, and indulging in
competitive Scrabble. Above all, she was a good mother.Fran will be
remembered for her sense of humour and her plentiful and infectious
laughter that brought cheer to all around her. We often could find mom in
a crowded room by listening for her laugh.Thank you to the caring in-home
staff at Paramed who allowed mom to live happily and independently for
many years.
Thank you to the staff of Wellington Terrace for the special
care of mom over the past year. You were unwavering in your devotion and
your quality of care even during these difficult pandemic times. We were
blessed to have mom on Walnut Grove.
A small private Funeral Mass will be said on Monday January 4th, at St
Joseph's Catholic Church, Guelph. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington
Terrace Long Term Care 474 Charles Allan Way, Fergus, ON N1M 0A1 would be appreciated
or go to www.wellington.ca/terracedonations/