Wednesday Tennis Ladies pay tribute to their friend ‘Fran’ Opinion by NOTA - December 1, 2016December 1, 2016 The Wednesday Tennis ladies wore yellow in honour of their friend ‘Fran’. The Wednesday Tennis ladies wore yellow in honour of their friend ‘Fran’. We attended the funeral service for Francis Long on Tuesday which was excellently conducted by one of our tennis players, Susan Carter, at Fran’s request. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE One hundred and fifty family and friends attended the service held at the Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield. Fran’s grandchildren, Johanna and Peter, spoke about the close bond and admiration they held for their grandmother. Tim, her son, read his father Bob’s story, “My Life with Fran”. They were teenagers when they met and in December would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. We were told of a wonderful and interesting life that they had shared together. Fran passed with dignity in Bob’s arms following an unexpected and short illness while at the Mater Hospital. We have all been enriched for having known our friend Fran, an enthusiastic tennis player, keen sailor and so much more. Our Friend Our friend has been there with us Many years we’ve played our game With fun and humour, we shared events Too numerous now to name. Be like Fran, enjoy your time Make the most of every day It’s well we know not what’s ahead Or the part that we will play. Bright eyes filled with enthusiasm Fran certainly enjoyed her game Only when she was missing, we knew The sea was hers to claim. Sail on dear friend forever more In our memories we will see The fun and enjoyment we shared With our friend, so let it be! Anne Johnson
