Florence Loretta (Florrie) French

December 14, 1932 to August 25, 2022

Obituary

Surrounded by love and in the comfort of her own home, Florence French (Hann) passed peacefully on Aug 25, 2022. At 89 years of age Florrie retained her keen sense of humor and strong connection to those she held dear. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harry, Florrie leaves to mourn their devoted family- Bob (Lynn), Judy (Arch Greeley), Don (Junette), Harry (Gail), Susan (Sandy Hall), daughter in law Rosie, 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Special thanks to ever helpful and hands-on grandchildren Joanne, Jennifer, Paul, very close and committed caregiver Michelle Brown and other living relatives and friends, especially Elsie Pendergast, Marg Sullivan and Edith Churchill, for their support and for constantly being in touch. The care provided by Dr. Art Rideout, Dr. Matthew Verge and Dr. Mable Greene was greatly appreciated by both Florrie and her family.

Defined by the shared bond that family can bring, Florrie lived her life fully through them and with them. The family sends sincere thanks and appreciation to Michelle for her commitment, friendship and her ability to make Florrie’s days brighter.

Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitations Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th , 2-4PM , 7-9PM. Funeral service will take place on Monday, August 29th at 2PM at St. Lawrence Anglican Church, Portugal Cove. Private Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Lawrence Anglican Church are much appreciated.

Service will be live streamed via St Lawrence Anglican Church facebook page www.facebook.com/stlawrenceportugalcove

Schedule

Visitations

2-4 p.m. on August 27, 2022

7-9 p.m. on August 27, 2022

2-4 p.m. on August 28, 2022

7-9 p.m. on August 28, 2022

Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral

2:00pm, Monday August 29th

St. Lawrence Anglican Church, Portugal Cove


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Harry,
So sorry to hear the news of your dear mother’s passing. Hold the memories you have close and they will never fade. Surely she will be missed by many. Take good care in the weeks ahead. Thinking of you and your family as we offer our sincere condolences.
Paula & Jim

So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, my condolences to the family. May she rest in peace.

Susan and family,
Sincerest condolences on the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in all of your wonderful memories. God bless.

Don, Paulette and Claire Emberley

The last time I was with my Aunt Florence is a time I will remember forever ……. I had the time of my life …….. there was so much laughter and I could have listened to the stories until the end of time ……… Aunt Florence and Uncle Harry raised a family that are the true meaning of family and love ……… being in their company you see that immediately ……… Aunt Florence will continue to live in the hearts of all those whose lives she has touched. God Bless 🙏

Harry, Judy, Bob, Susan, Don & families,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have some wonderful memories of her that I will cherish forever. Thinking of you all.
Hugs from Cookie & family

Harry, Gail and all the family.

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sincere condelences to the French family. So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Susan and family
Sorry for your loss
Forever in your hearts

To Bob, Don, Judy, Harry and Susan my deepest condolences to you all.
Had many good laughs with you mom at all the Church functions over the years.

in my thoughts and prayers,
Sharon Tucker

All the French family
Sorry to hear of FLorrie’s passing. She was a sweet lady. Our sincere condolences to you all. Take care and God Bless.

Judy and the French family sorry for the loss of your mom our prayers and thoughts are with you

Bob ‘Lynn and French family . Please accept our condolences on the passing of your. mom.
Freeman ‘Helena Churchill and Family

Susan and All Your Family … Sincere Condolences on Your Mom’s Passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You All God Bless …. Lloyd and Jane Clarke.

Harry and the French family. Please accept my sincere condolences. To lose a Mom is so very sad but to have had your Mom for so many years and to have all the joyful and loving memories with her is truly a blessing that can never be taken. Hang on to those memories and find strength in keeping them alive. Hugs to you and your family Harry.
Elva

To all the French family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. God bless you all.
Jean Hussey and family

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Noel and Patsy

To the French family
So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing
You are in our thoughts during this difficult time
Our sincere condolences

our deepest condolences to the family

Harry, Gail and family,
So saddened to hear of your mom’s passing.. She was truly a lovely lady with a wonderful sense of humour. May the memories you shared with your mother give you comfort now in the days ahead.

Sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother.Ed and Bette Mercer

To The French Family

When the word reached us of Florence’s passing a
flood of childhood memories came to mind:
memories of visits, stories of our late mom, Marjorie playing with her best friend, Florence, growing up next door to each other and reminiscing of the joys of growing up on Bell Island.
When the two friends got together, the gleam in their eyes was so very noticeable, even to us, young in years.
There are no words to adequately express our condolences during these days of loss and adjustment in days to come. But we offer our
consoling prayers with a gentle reminder of the
united hope we have in seeing our loved ones once
again. As the familiar hymn/song says:
“In the Sweet By and By
We shall meet on that Beautiful Shore”
A wonderful reminder of the reunion of friend with
friend and family with family.
Please be assured the Family is being remembered
at this time.
Deborah & Judy (Major Rtd)
Daughters of the late Lemoine & the late
Marjorie(Pottle) Bishop
Clarke’s Beach, NL

We are sending our sincere condolences to all the family on the loss of your beautiful Mom. She was always so pleasant and kind. She had a wonderful sense of humor.
We will be thinking of you tomorrow.
We couldn’t make it to the funeral home because we are isolating with Covid.

We are so very sorry for your loss. She was a kind and wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Don and family
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories help ease your pain.
Michelle and Kelly Spencer

Harry & Families; So sorry to hear of your mothers passing and ( your father as well ).Haven’t seen you for quite a few years but gteat memories of you with the RNC. Always enjoyed the company of both your parents. May they rest in peace

Harry, Gail and Family,
Harry, I was saddened to hear of your beautiful Mom’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and the family.
The loving care and support you’ve given over the years shows just how loved she was. Heaven has gained another Angel as she is reunited with your Dad. Rest assured they are at peace together. I hope your loving memories, the love and support of family and friends will comfort you all at this sad and difficult time. My friend you are in my thoughts and prayers.
RIP Mrs. French

Bob, Don. and Entire French Family, Maxine and I send our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all thru this difficult time.

Bob, Judy, Don, Harry, Susan and your families our sincerest condolences on your moms passing. She was indeed a very lovely lady who loved her family dearly. She will be missed, cherish all your wonderful memories. May she Rest In Peace.

Don, Bob, Judy, Harry, Susan and Families. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom.

To the French Family
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a beautiful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless. Mary Ash

Our most sincere condolences to Harry and and his family.

Don, Bob and all the French family, sending my condolences on the passing of your mom & grandmother. RIIP Mrs. French.

Harry, Gail and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We were so sadden to hear of the loss of aunt Florence but cherish the memories we have of her during our last couple of trips to Newfoundland. Her and my dad had the same sense of humor which we loved about her and will always remember!
Love Geri & Tony DeLeonardis

Words cannot properly express the sadness we feel at Florrie’s passing. We will always remember her constant kindness, common sense, sense of humor and amazing lemon meringue pie. She always made us feel welcome at the home she shared with Harry, Sr., until his death. Whenever we visited Newfoundland, they were among the first people we saw. Our hearts go out to all of her family, and as Harry, Sr., always said as we left their home, “God Bless.”

Sincere condolences to the French family on the passing of your Mom and Grandmother; she was always a friendly lady and no doubt you have lots a happy memories to remember her by. Prayers to all; rest in peace Mrs. French

Harry and Family, sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful Mom and your unwavering loving support over the years is a testament to who she was and what she meant to the entire family. I hope during your grief, you find some comfort in knowing her love for you all was returned unconditionally.

Harry, Judy, Susan, and families. So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We send you our heartfelt condolences. We can only imagine the wonderful memories you to cherish.

Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom , treasure her memory 🙏

To the French Family
Our deepest condolences to you all as you mourn the loss of your mother/grandmother.
Roger and Jocelyn Miller

I have many fond memories of Florrie as an ACW member with her, She was always there for fun and laughter at our fellowship meetings, loved taking part in the skits and concerts, always ready to do what she could for her church at the sales and other fundraisers.
RIP Florrie, my friend
Jocelyn

Harry, Matthew, Andrew, Paul and Families
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mother and Grandmother. What a unique opportunity in life going forward, to have shared your growing-up years with your Grandparents as your neighbours. Cherish the memories. Janet Short

Harry and all the family: Our deepest condolences on your Mother’s passing. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. May she rest in peace.

Harry and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loving Mother. May all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless.
Marion Butler

I remember this loving man and wife..Florence and Harry always supported me with my soloing at my own families funerals and it was always so good to see them both…lovely people, lovely lady and was my moms and dads friend.Condolences to the family…Marjorie Jr.Janes( nee Bishop)

So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our deepest condolences go out to all the family.

So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Tom and Heather

To the French Family. She was a beautiful lady and always made you have a laugh and a smile. She is at peace now with your dad

Sending my sincere condolences to Susan and all the French family. She is at peace with your dad now. God bless

Harry and family, Sorry for the loss of your mom, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glenn and Lorie Noseworthy

So very sorry for your loss.

Harry, Gail and family, we are so deeply saddened by the loss of your mom. She was such a funny and beautiful woman. Cherish your precious memories. Sending love and hugs to you all!
Love
Gary and Jeanie Hann

So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing.
My deepest condolences to all the family.

To the family
Condolences on Mrs French’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. I’m sure she will always hold a special place in your hearts. Rest In Peace, Mrs French

To Mrs. French’s Family. I know your mother as a child growing up on Bell Island. Mr. French and my dad were good friends. My deepest sympathy to you all as you deal with your sad loss. Remember your mom as a very kind lady.

Johnena (Cahill) Quirke

Harry , Gail &Family
Sorry for the loss of your mom. May all the great memories of her help you at this difficult time. Heaven has gained another guardian angel to look after you and your family for evermore. May she RIP.

Harry.:Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother..God has chosen another Angel.She Will be missed by her Family,extended Family and the many Friends that she made while on this Earth.Mike and Joan Jackman.

Paul, Matthew and Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your grandmother. I’m thinking of you both at this sad time.

Sincerely,
Ed Antle

Sorry for the loss of your mom Harry, condolences to you and your family.

To the French Family
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our deepest condolences to you all.

Harry, I am sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thinking of you and all your family.
Hopefully we will meet up again soon.

Harry & Family
Condolences on the passing of your Mom. Nothing can prepare you for the loss of her presence in your life.. Our thoughts are with you as you navigate the days ahead. Howie & Lois Mercer

Judy and arch sorry to hear of florence’s passing. May all the memories of the good times help you all get through this time of sorrow

My sincere condolences to the French family. I have very fond memories of Florrie as a child growing up on Bell Island on same street as the French family. She was always so nice to the kids. I was in Newfoundland when Harry died and had the privilege of taking to her at the funeral home. She was a sweet lady.

Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends.
Mrs. French was a beautiful lady and she will be fondly remembered by myself and Paul. 🙏

June and Paul Rouleau

My sincere condolences to all my cousins and their families. From what I have read you all have the greatest memories to help you get through life. I am a firm believer that our loved ones are just in the next room. Love and hugs

Beverley

My sincere condolences to Judy and all the family. She is at peace now , God Bless

To all of the French Family,
So sorry to hear the news of Florries’s passing.
Have many fond memories of her when we were in the ACWA together in Portugal Cove.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Hold all your Special Memories close to your heart and it will comfort you in the days ahead.
RIP Florrie, You have Gained your Wings

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the French family at this most difficult time. I have such fond memories of Mrs. French when I would visit with Harry over the years! Rest in peace Mrs. French.

Our thoughts are with all the French family at this time.
May wonderful memories help you through the laughter and tears in the days ahead.

To Florrie’s family: Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom, grandmother & great.- grandmother. She was a sweet lady. RIP Florrie.😇😇. Denise & Henry.