WHYNOT – Frances Victoria Dunn, 91, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Saturday, May 10, 2014 with her family by her side.
Born in Plunkett, SK, she was a daughter of the late William and Ann (Dunn) Taylor.
Frances was a prairie girl growing up on a small farm in Saskatchewan. In 1945, following a few years of intense letter writing to her then beau Clyde Whynot, who was serving overseas during World War II, she made the long, courageous journey to a small town in Nova Scotia. Frances and Clyde were devoted to one another throughout their long and loving marriage that lasted 64 years. Frances loved to sew for all her family. She was happiest with her family around her, whether hosting big family dinners or just having family members drop in. Frances was dedicated to her church, Trinity Anglican, Liverpool, and could be counted on for her delicious casseroles and baked goods for various church functions which she did up until recent weeks when her illness made it impossible for her to continue. She and Clyde enjoyed many wonderful years of square dancing and eagerly anticipated card games with friends. In recent years, Frances amazed all who knew her with her strength of spirit and determination. She will be deeply missed and forever loved by her family.
She is survived by her daughters Linda (Lyman) Oickle of Milton, Iris (Ken) Cuddy of Perth, ON, Kathryn (Neil) Richter of Sackville, NS., grandchildren Lisa (Darren) Williams, Blair (Kim) Oickle, Krista (Nathan) Orman, Troy Richter, Kevin Richter, Jonathan Cuddy, David Cuddy; great-grandchildren Gregory and Jennifer Williams, Sarah Oickle, Gillian Orman. Her sisters Nora Hall and Connie Hopkins, both of Saskatoon, SK.
She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years Clyde, sisters Bertha and Erma and her brother Wilfred.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Friday, June 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Reverend Shona Boardman officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Trinity Anglican Church or the Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Peggy Veinot Hatt
Dear Linda, Kathryn and Iris .I grew up with you girls and have always known your mother to be a soft spoken ,mild mannered sweet lady always ready with a smile .A great friend of my mother …Please accept my deepest sympathies ….Peggy
Cathie & Kevin Wentzell
Linda & family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Take comfort in your memories.
David Whynot
To the family Iam very sorry to hear of Frances passing we are all going to miss her at church on Sunday taking her bulletin at her house she was a sweet lady always ready for a smile and Great friend to me she is now flying with the angel and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family R I P dear Frances
Mike/Joanne Ozon
To Mrs. Whynot’s Family:
Please accept our condolences of the passing of this dear, dear wonderful lady.
We were very honored to have had the privelage to be her, backyard, neighbour for the last four years. I, Mike, have had many backyard conversations with Mrs. Whynot and usually lasted well into an hour per chat. I will miss these tremensly !! I didn’t even know her first name until about 6 months ago 🙂
These last few months I know her health was slowly deteriating and wish her only comfort from God to keep her comfortable. She has been rewarded with her wings and now is one of God’s Heavenly Angels.
Bless this dear lady’s family throught these difficult times, but memories lasts forever.
Mike/Joanne Ozon
Donna & Lloyd Martin
Linda, So sorry to read about your mothers passing. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Hopefully your wonderful memories will comfort you at this time.
Sylvia Langille
Dear Linda & family,
So sorry to hear about your mother! Take care and god bless!
Sylvia & family
Alta Mason
Linda, Krista and family,
I was saddened to hear about Frances. She was a small lady with a huge heart and a wonderful spirit. Keep all your wonderful memories close to your hearts and may your grief be eased knowing she is at peace with Clyde and both with God in Heaven.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.. Frances will be missed by all who knew her.
Alta Mason
Rose Mooers (Veinot) & Stew
Linda, Iris & Kathryn our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. She was a lovely lady. We were talking to her at the hospital when Mom was in there and had a nice chat.
Valerie Kempton & Gail Conrad
Linda, Iris, Kathryn and families – We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We grew up with your Mom and Dad’s visits. We will always remember Clyde’s booming laugh and your Mom’s gentle voice. It was always nice to meet Frances in town for a chat. We are sure that your Mom was met in heaven by her loving husband and our Mom and Dad. No doubt having a cup of tea as I write this note. I’m so sorry we won’t be able to attend the service as I have an appointment in Halifax that day but we will be thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
Shirley & Paul Shot
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You have our heartfelt sympathy. May God grant you comfort and peace of heart through this difficult time.
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of the late Frances Whynot,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. You’ve lost someone who was a special part of your family. May you find comfort in each other and in all the compassion that comes to you at this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Charlotte (Rafuse) Pomroy, Ottawa
My condolences to the family. Your father, Clyde, was a cousin of my mother, Betty (Veinot) Rafuse. Although I moved away from Liverpool in 1956, I remember Frances well. She was always very pleasant to me and I liked her very much.
Liz Eneroth
Frances was a wonderful neighbour, will miss her,and our chats, you were blessed to have them.
Lorraine and Robert Quinn
Clyde and Frances were wonderful, friendly neighbours when they lived near us on Old Falls Road. We miss our long chats and walks. We sincerely send our condolences to the family.
Jackie and Gordon Eisnor
Linda ,Kathryn, and Iris and family
So sorry to hear about your Mom she was a very lovely lady .A wonderful neighbour for many years . I will miss seeing her at Church and having a chat with her she always had a hug for me .
Please know that our thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Jackie and Gordon .
Marion Croft
Kathryn, I wanted to offer my condolences on the death of your dear mother of 91 years. How wonderful to have had your mum for so many years. I remember our friendship in school and visits to your house in the Pre -fabs as we called it back then. Good memories!
Yours in sympathy,
Marion Randall Croft (Digby NS)
Patti and Reid Emenau
Linda, Krista and family,
We send our sincere sympathy to all. Your mom and grandmother was a kind and dear lady. She always had a smile when I saw her and she always loved to chat about the girls…Krista and Lindsay and their families. You will miss her dearly but your wonderful memories will keep her close to your hearts.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Linda, Iris, Catherine and families, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frances was a wonderful, sweet lady. It was always a pleasure to
go Play Cards with her and your dad. We enjoyed them so much.
So many other great memories to. She was one in a million. We
were blessed to have known them and share so many hours..
With Heartfelt Sympathy.
Vernon and Joyce
Pat & Doug Lohnes
Kathryn, Linda and Lisa Sorry to hear of your mothers passing.Frances was a lovely lady .I reconnected with her while I was driving for the VON which she used. We had some good chats about family and what everyone was doing and where they lived. Please accept our sincere condolences. Pat & Doug Lohnes
Deb Sponagle-Taylor
To all of you Frances’s family . I was so sad to hear of your darling Moms passing . I have such fond memories of this wonderful little lady and your Dad. I would like to share with you a memory that I have actually shared with my husband Chuck many times in the past whenever I would see and talk with your Mom.. back when I was a child growing up in the Pre Fabs I would go to your house and in my minds eye I still see your Mom and Dad sitting together on the couch holding hands!! That is a beautiful memory of two people who were so in Love. Please find some comfort in knowing that Frances and Clyde are now together dancing and holding hands once again. She will always be remembered as such a sweet ,gentle Lady.
God Bless and give strength to you all at this very sad time.
Deb and Chuck
Wayne & Jackie Oickle
We were sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our hearts and our prayers are with you. Wayne and Jackie
Cheryl & Chris Mansfield
Linda and family,
Just want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. It is always hard to lose a loved one but you can find comfort in knowing that you have so many wonderful memories to cherish of your Mom.
Sincerely,
Cheryl and Chris
Diana, Tim and family
Linda and family,
We were very sorry to read of your loss. We send our love to you. We pray for peace and comfort for all of you. Hold on to your memories. Know that you have friends that love you and care for you even though we are miles away.
Love and prayers
carol Griffin
My deep condolences to all the family, Iris, you must remember how
much your mom loved to sit out on my deck in Perth and admirer all
the flowers. She was such a sweet person and I know how much
you will miss her. I wonder if she and mom will meet in heaven?
Much love,
Carol and Phil
Susan MacNutt-Martin
I offer my sincerest condolences to all of the family. Clyde and Frances were our neighbors on Queen Street for years. She was a dear, sweet lady who will be sorely missed.
Take care of yourselves during this sad time. God be with you.
Marion Grant
Kathryn, Linda and Iris,
I know how hard it is to lose your mother but you were very fortunate to have had her all these years and she was very fortunate to have three dedicated daughters. God bless and comfort you at this sad time.
Mildred Clements (Trainor)
Linda, Iris & Kathryn. I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I will always remember her the day I broke my arm when I was 9. She came right out of the house to see what had happened to me. Please accept my condolences.
John Murray
Frances was a lovely woman whose company I enjoyed on many Fridays during VON drives. Her positive outlook always refreshed my day.