WEBSTER, FRANCES ANNE June 5, 1932 – October 18, 2018 Fran passed away quietly after a brief time at North York General Hospital.
Fran was a most loved and cherished mother to Peter and Christine (David). She always encouraged them to follow their individual paths. She was a wife to the late James Stephen Rymal Humble Webster, sister of Lois Borowy and daughter of the late Hector and Phyllis Humprey. She so enjoyed being an Aunt to Janet (Shelly) Patrick, Cathy (David), Emily, Will, Jacob, Brian (Gill) Michael, David and Kenny and John. She shared many an introspective conversation with her cousin Diane and most recently so enjoyed celebrating her cousin Barb and her husband Russ’ recent 60th Wedding Anniversary.
Fran was a warm spirited woman with many interests. A graduate in 1955 of Toronto Western Hospital in Nursing. She developed warm, lifelong friendships with fellow graduates. Her first job was Industrial Nursing at the Dominion Stores plant and later as a medical assistant for her brother-in-law Dr. Zenon Borowy. Along with her husband Jim, they lay the foundation for the Yorkminstrels Theatre Group.
A creative and pragmatic soul, she wore many hats as a builder and painter of sets, stage manager, props person and most importantly costume designer/ sewer. She found great joy utilizing her skills, making costumes for various productions. A proud and independent thinker, she chose photography as a hobby. This supported her love of a new challenge. Fran was the President of The Toronto Guild of Colour Photography. She enjoyed photography and had one of her photos made into a Toronto post card, a runner along the board.
She became a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society. Her research brought her overseas several times, accurately gathering information. She diligently archived and wrote several family histories. What ever Fran did, she immersed herself wholeheartedly. In her later years, she joined The Arts and Letters Club and served on the board for two years. She assisted in many ways at the club and enjoyed being surrounded by the sprit of great creativity. Fran was curious, pragmatic and an example of strength and grace.
We will gather to honour her Sunday, December 2nd, 2-5 p.m. at The Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm Street, Toronto.
In lieu of flowers, kindly direct donations to North York General Hospital. Condolences cwebster201@yahoo.com