Obituary for Frances Millar (Wenzel)
Millar, Frances (nee Wenzel)
May 21 1941 – March 22 2023
Fran passed away after a swift illness on March 22, in the tranquil care of Bethell House Hospice of Inglewood. She was surrounded by her loving husband of 56 years, her three adoring children, her son and daughter in laws, and two of her nine grandchildren. Ella Fitzgerald was playing in the background, with her room full of flowers, and the signs of spring shining through bright windows. Fran was positive until the end, always polite, full of wonder and laughter and deeply appreciative of what life had provided her. Fran will be forever missed and cherished by her husband Jack, son Craig Millar & wife Kelly, daughter Lesley Brakel & husband Dan, son John Millar & wife Emily, her grandchildren, Lauren, Jack, Claire, Sophie, Kate, Miles, Megan, Mia and Remy, her brother Peter Wenzel of London, England, numerous relatives and friends in the UK and her many, many dear friends around the globe.
Fran is predeceased by her mother Tryphena, father Frederick, sisters Julie and Dorothy, and brother Ernest.
Fran was born in Derbyshire, England during World War II, raised in London England after the War ended, and emigrated to Canada in 1968. Ultimately settling in Orangeville, Fran and Jack never looked back and called Orangeville home for over 50 years.
Fran volunteered for numerous worthy causes, including TeleCheck, the Canadian Cancer Society, Women’s Auxiliary at Orangeville Hospital, and others.
A heartfelt thank you to Fran’s family physician, Dr. Mercedes Rodriguez, the staff at Headwaters Healthcare Centre in Orangeville, Zehrs Pharmacists Mercy and Nitu, and the staff and volunteers at Bethell Hospice in Inglewood.
Fran always greeted anyone she encountered with her infectious smile, respect, grace and kindness. A celebration of Fran’s life will be held at Dods & McNair funeral home in Orangeville on May 7th, 2023 from 2:00 pm. - 4:00 pm
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made in the form of donations to Bethell Hospice Hospice.
A tree will be planted in Fran’s memory at Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
May 21 1941 – March 22 2023
Fran passed away after a swift illness on March 22, in the tranquil care of Bethell House Hospice of Inglewood. She was surrounded by her loving husband of 56 years, her three adoring children, her son and daughter in laws, and two of her nine grandchildren. Ella Fitzgerald was playing in the background, with her room full of flowers, and the signs of spring shining through bright windows. Fran was positive until the end, always polite, full of wonder and laughter and deeply appreciative of what life had provided her. Fran will be forever missed and cherished by her husband Jack, son Craig Millar & wife Kelly, daughter Lesley Brakel & husband Dan, son John Millar & wife Emily, her grandchildren, Lauren, Jack, Claire, Sophie, Kate, Miles, Megan, Mia and Remy, her brother Peter Wenzel of London, England, numerous relatives and friends in the UK and her many, many dear friends around the globe.
Fran is predeceased by her mother Tryphena, father Frederick, sisters Julie and Dorothy, and brother Ernest.
Fran was born in Derbyshire, England during World War II, raised in London England after the War ended, and emigrated to Canada in 1968. Ultimately settling in Orangeville, Fran and Jack never looked back and called Orangeville home for over 50 years.
Fran volunteered for numerous worthy causes, including TeleCheck, the Canadian Cancer Society, Women’s Auxiliary at Orangeville Hospital, and others.
A heartfelt thank you to Fran’s family physician, Dr. Mercedes Rodriguez, the staff at Headwaters Healthcare Centre in Orangeville, Zehrs Pharmacists Mercy and Nitu, and the staff and volunteers at Bethell Hospice in Inglewood.
Fran always greeted anyone she encountered with her infectious smile, respect, grace and kindness. A celebration of Fran’s life will be held at Dods & McNair funeral home in Orangeville on May 7th, 2023 from 2:00 pm. - 4:00 pm
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made in the form of donations to Bethell Hospice Hospice.
A tree will be planted in Fran’s memory at Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com