Armstrong (Taylor) Frances Alice

Frances Alice Armstrong (Taylor) was born in Campbell River, BC on September 9th, 1924, and passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2002 in Comox, BC. She lived her entire life on the West Coast ~ Quadra Island, Crofton, Port Alberni, Squamish, Ucluelet, Merville and Courtenay. She married J.W. (Wilf) Armstrong on September 19th, 1942. Frances is predeceased by her step-father Edward Stolle, father Frank Taylor, and mother Alice (Nutting). She is survived by her brother Patrick (Natasha) Stolle, Kelowna; son Philip (Karen), Port Alberni ~ and their children: Linda, Courtenay, George (Stacey) and Mikayla, Elisha and McEnzie (Lloydminster, SK), Cheryl (Rich) Matthew, Langley; daughter Linda (Ralph) Kraft, Campbell River ~ their children: Leah (Brad) Assu and Tyanaa, Shanyaa (Quadra Island), and Shane (Nanaimo); daughter Diane (Bryan) Currie, Calgary ~ their children Sarah and Janice; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins in Canada and England; many special friends; and her much loved 鈥渇urry friends鈥�, Ginger and Buffy.

Frances was a 鈥渉omemaker鈥� in the true sense of the word, and she was always ready to sit down for a chat, with a cup of tea, of course. She loved gardening and her little dogs. Frances was always active in community/volunteer organizations. During the war she was part of the Civil Defence as a plane spotter. She has been a member and secretary of St. Mary鈥檚 Anglican Church (Merville) Ladies Guild for more than 40 years; Past Noble Grand of Tsolum #78 Rebekah Lodge (IOOF); member of 鈥淔riends of the Library鈥�; and 鈥淒oll Lady鈥� for Santa鈥檚 Workshop. Frances was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Funeral Services for Frances Armstrong were held on Saturday, July 6th, 2002 at the Church of St. John the Divine, Courtenay, with Father John Lancaster officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society, St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospice Society, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Piercy鈥檚 Funeral Home in care of arrangements.