Francis Marguerite Jones, nee Bezanson.

On Apr 29, 2014 Fran Jones (a.k.a Fran the Florist) passed away in
Campbell River General Hospital from leukemia. She is survived by her sons Alan Speck and David Speck and by her grandchildren Geoffrey Speck and Sarah Speck. Alan and David were by her side holding her hands and comforting her when she passed.  She had only been diagnosed about 5 weeks earlier and the onset was quite rapid.  The family would like to thank the staff at Campbell River General Hospital for the excellent care that they gave Fran during her final days to keep her comfortable.

Fran was born in Princeton in 1940 and lived in British Columbia her
entire life.  She moved to Oyster River in approximately 1975 after
the death of her second husband, Doug Jones, also from leukemia.  Fran
raised her 2 boys as a single mom despite having been diagnosed with
Multiple Sclerosis years earlier.  She worked for several years as a
Letter Carrier for Canada Post before eventually opening a flower shop
in Willow Point called "Oyster River Florist".  The business would
come to be known as "Campbell River Florist", and Fran operated it in
the Willow Point plaza for 25 years right up until her passing.

The Campbell River area was the centre of Fran's world for the last 40
years, and she dedicated herself tirelessly to serving her community.
She was a member of many different committees and promoted various
causes, especially those concerned with economic and health issues in
the region.  Some people referred to her as "The unofficial mayor of
Willow Point" which gave her quite a chuckle.  Fran was also a proud
member of the Rotary Club for many years and formed some wonderful
friendships there.  After surviving breast cancer, she also
volunteered to be a support resource for other women dealing with the
disease.  In 2012 Fran was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond
Jubilee Medal for her volunteer activities.

There will not be a memorial service held as per Fran's wishes.
However, she very much wanted her flower shop to remain open and
continue serving customers.  Campbell River Florist is very much still
in business under the management of new owner Bernice Henry. Fran's
family would like to request that her customers give Bernice the
same terrific support that they previously gave to her.