M. Frances BRANKIN

PUBLOW, M. Frances R.N. (nee Brankin) Passed away peacefully in hospital, Perth with her family by her side on Friday, March 7th, 2008 in her 86th year. Cherished wife and best friend of Joseph for 61 years. Loving mother of David (Judy McNicol), of Brockville, Ann (Jim Buchanan), of Perth, James (Patricia Luke), of Cold Lake, Alberta, Joseph (Wendy Hoppins), of Kanata, John (Dawn Smith), of Sherwood Park, Alberta and Patrick (Ruth Somerville), of Perth. Lovingly remembered by her 13 grandchildren Jennifer (Jeremy Harness), Geoff (Caroline Kelly), Stephen, Karen, Erika, Alexis, Rebecca (Jason Haughian), Joey, Jason, Krystan, Nicholas, Katie and Patrick, and her 9 great-grandchildren. Survived by her dearly loved sister Margaret Goudy (late Don), of Richmond Hill, sister-in-law of Eileen Publow (late Lawrence) and Art Publow (Evelyn), of Perth. Predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law John and Joan Brankin, brothers-in-law, WiIliam (Hildred), Charles (Betty) and Jack Publow and her sister-in-law Sr. Mary Publow. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Fran was a longtime member of the C.W.L. and the Legion of Mary and St. John's Church Choir. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Sunday, March 9th, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John's Church on Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Interment St. John's Catholic Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Memorial Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 3/8/2008