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November 12, 1921 – June 15, 2015

Frances Yvonne Henderson passed away peacefully at the Comox Valley Senior’s Village on June 15, 2015.

Frances was born in Nanaimo, lived in Victoria, Royston and Courtenay. She met and married Jim Henderson and had 4 children.

Throughout her lifetime, she worked as a telephone operator, helped in the family operated Willemar Grocery Store and later took over managing the Island Rooms.

Fran was an avid member of the Sunnydale Golf Course and the Evergreen Senior’s Carpet Bowling.

Frances was predeceased by her husband Jim and son Paul Henderson. She is survived by her daughters Janice (Jim) Aitken of Union Bay, Karen Fellows (Gord) of Williams Lake, daughter-in-law Doris Henderson of Vancouver, son Dennis(Charlene) Henderson of Courtenay, grandchildren Sandy (Dawn), Shannon (Doug), Clayton (Kim), Nikki (Judah), Sonja (Norm), Marci (Kraige), Jessica, Jennifer, Ashley, Sarah as well as many great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the charity of your choice.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.



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