Frances Beazley

BEAZLEY, Frances G. "Fran" Peacefully at Whisperwood Villa on Sunday, March 29th, 2020 of Frances "Fran" G Beazley (nee Wilson) of Charlottetown, in her 96th year. Dear Mother of Roch (Betty Anne Morrison), Edward (Heather Stewart), John (Katherine-deceased (nee Jonak) and Roger. Loving Grandmother to Nicholas, Emma, Jenna and Aiden. Sister-in-law to Helen Wilson. Special Aunt to nieces and nephews Robert, Mary, Paula, Albert, Scott, Suzanne, Jeannine, Jane, Mark Wilson and Adrianne Good. Special mention to niece Jane Wilson, with whom she shared a special bond over the years. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Jennie (nee Lonergan), husband Charles "Bud" Beazley, and by siblings Albert, Eileen "Disa", Edward "Ted" and Noel Wilson. Fran grew up on King Street in Charlottetown with her brothers and sister. She later attended Prince of Wales College, and then left the Island to graduate at St. Martha’s School of Nursing in Antigonish, Nova Scotia in 1948. Following graduation, Fran joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Nursing Sister and was stationed at several Canadian bases in her 10-year career, including Welland, Ontario; St. Hubert, Quebec; and Beaverbank, Nova Scotia; where she met her husband to be Charles Beazley. After Bud and Fran married in 1958, Fran left her nursing career to start a business with her husband. She had a successful career running the Flower Cart in Charlottetown for over 40 years. Her husband Bud passed away in 1977 and she continued to raise 4 boys as a single parent, while running a business as the sole proprietor. Her sons credit her success to her incredibly strong work ethic. Fran was a lovely, gregarious woman with a smile that would light up a room and an infectious laugh. She loved her 4 boys, grandchildren, siblings and friends. Fran loved to prepare and host large Sunday and holiday dinners for family and friends, her favorite and specialty was turkey dinners with all the fixings. She loved all Sports – both as a participant, and as a fan. Her favorite sports growing up were basketball and tennis, in her day she was Captain of the Prince of Wales Women’s Basketball Team. Her favorite hockey team was the Montreal Canadians and she enjoyed many a Saturday night together with her sons watching her Habs, while they listened to her screeching and shouting (depending of course how the Habs were doing that night). Her sons remember a Mom who had a competitive spirit, who hated to lose, and of course, loved to win! This spirit was most evident in the table tennis matches she would have in the basement after dinner, she loved playing with her boys at ping pong and loved it even more when she would win. She immensely enjoyed her cottage life at Rocky Point, and she continued to play bridge well into her 80’s. Fran was a devoted member of the Catholic faith and was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish for many years and a member of the Choir. She was also involved throughout the years with CWL and various other local charities. The family would like to acknowledge the staff in Remembrance Hall at Whisperwood Villa for the excellent care and comfort given to our mother. Resting at the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home. Due to the COVID 19 virus restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made online to the Alzheimer’s Society of PEI. Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca