ALYEA, Fran

Oct 30, 2014

(nee Miles) Passed away at Lennox and Addington Hospital in Napanee on Saturday, October 18th, 2014, in her 75th year, following a battle with cancer. Beloved wife for 54 years to Mel Alyea. Dear mother of Wendy (Robert) Burk of Brampton, and son Stephen Alyea of Toronto. Grandma’s memories will always be cherished by her grandchildren, Rachel Burk, Lucas Alyea, Jesse (Chelsea) Alyea, and her great-grandchildren Grace and Myles. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Dorothy (Ray) Wicklam, Barbara (Dale, deceased) McClaren, Sonya (Norman) Woods and her brother Paul (Carol) Johnson. Pre-deceased by her brother Marvin Miles, and sister-in-law Carol Miles. Also sadly missed by her in-laws Shirley (George) Post and Elmer (Mary Jo) Alyea. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Fran was co-owner of a business in Toronto with her husband Mel from 1960-1995, before retiring to her beloved Lake Mazinaw. She was the founding Secretary Treasurer of the Mazinaw Powerline Snowmobile Club and served enthusiastically from 1979 to 1995.

At Fran’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and an informal celebration of life luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 1st, 2014, at 12 noon, at Flinton Hall, Flinton. The family invite present and past members of the Mazinaw Powerline Club and other friends to join in her celebration of life. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.