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It is with great sadness, after 88 wonderful years, we announce Mom's peaceful passing at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, February 10, 2016.Frances was born May 19, 1927 to the late Denis and Frances Neville. She was the treasured wife of the late Lorne McKenny.Loving and cherished mother of Larry McKenny (Natalie) of North Carolina and Annette Neufeld (Myke) of Oshawa. Beloved Grandmother of Rick; Sean; Anne and Aidan McKenny; and Andrew Neufeld.She leaves behind her sister Mary Cassidy (late Fergus) of Stoco; Sheila Cassidy (late Tom) of Stoco; and Margaret Powers (Pat) of Napanee.She was predeceased by her brother John Neville (Joan of Peterborough); Joe; Theresa Forman (late Ted); and Helen McGurn (late Al). Sister-in-law of Anna Corrigan (late Bernard); Mary Corrigan (Pat); Helen Hanley (Buzz); Bernice Corrigan (Frank); Don McKenny (late Jean); Jim McKenny (Marina); and the late Margaret McGuiness (late Ed); Leo McKenny (Marian); and Vince McKenny (late Eileen).She will be missed and will remain in the hearts of her many nieces, nephews and friends. Frances was a life-long member of the CWL, a former Secretary of the Assumption Parish Cemetery Board, Tamworth Senior Club and the Retired Teachers Association. She had a very successful career as a teacher with the Durham Roman Catholic School Board and will forever be emembered by the many children and families whose lives she touched.She lived her life to the fullest and enjoyed many trips and adventures with both family and friends during her retirement years. May she now fly on angel's wings to the next heavenly adventure with her loved ones who have gone before her.The family will receive friends at the Hannah funeral home, in Tamworth, Ontario on Sunday, February 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Assumption, in Erinsville on Monday, February 15 at 11:00 a.m. Interment.We extend our heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses of Lakeridge Health for the kind and thoughtful care given to Mom; to her palliative care team, including Dr. Boscovic, Dr. Hollander and all the staff of the CCC Unit at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, who guided and cared for us and assisted with our daily lives. Thank you also to our dear family, friends and neighbours who stood by us and helped in all ways possible.Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Erinsville or Grandview Children's Centre Oshawa.