STOW, Frances Rita “Fran” (née Johnson)
Passed away peacefully at Lyndoch Living Warrnambool on March 17, 2026.
Aged 90 years
Loving wife of Ron (dec.).
Loved mother and mother-in-law of Brenda (dec.), Allan and Karen, Rodney and Debbie,
Lindsay and Karyn, Carolyn and Dale, Leon and Anna.
Cherished Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In God’s care
Reunited with Ron and Brenda
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Family and friends of FRAN are invited to attend a Service at the Salvation Army Community Centre, 58-60 Mortlake Road, Warrnambool on MONDAY (March 23) commencing at 10.00am.
The cortege will leave the at the conclusion of the Service for the Warrnambool Cemetery.
Click here to access the service stream on the Warrnambool Salvation Army YouTube channel
Funeral notice
Service
Monday March 23, 2026, 10:00am
Salvation Army Community Centre, 58–60 Mortlake Road, Warrnambool
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Leave a tributeTo Frans family . What a beautiful gentle caring soul she was , may she RIP
Peter, Julie McDonoughMarch 23, 2026 8:43 pm
Our condolences on the passing of beautiful Fran. What a wonderful lady and beautiful soul she was, she will be dearly missed. We are thinking of you all and sending all our love.
Steph Grundy and Tim Hunt xxMarch 23, 2026 8:01 pm
Condolences to Fran's family. I got to know Fran at the Warrnambool West School and then through Probus. She had a great sense of humour and always on for a chat.
Lorna NankervisMarch 23, 2026 2:19 pm
Condolences to the family. What an irreplaceable treasure. Not lost … just relocated to a better home.
March 23, 2026 1:43 pm
Fran was the most kind, generous and loving Mum and Grandma - now resting peacefully with our Lord, and her beloved Ron and Brenda. Sending the family our love and condolences, we will be thinking of you all: Julie and Paul (UK)
March 23, 2026 2:39 am
Deepest sympathy and love to all of Fran’s family and friends. She was a beautiful caring lady. Alma’s loving sister. Much love
Lorraine (Jackson) Vella.March 22, 2026 9:54 pm
Fran was a beautiful lady
Deepest sympathy to all her family at this sad time
Lyla and Winston HinkleyMarch 22, 2026 9:10 pm
Thinking of you all at this sad time .
Robyn.Alan.❤️March 22, 2026 6:19 pm
Love and sympathy to all the Stow family on the loss of my friend
Peg HealeyMarch 22, 2026 1:42 pm
To Stowie, Anna ,Liam , Jesse and Ryan. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Elaine and Des .March 22, 2026 1:35 pm
Love and best wishes on the loss of my friend Fran . Xx
March 21, 2026 4:36 pm
Deepest Sympathy to all the Stow family.
Such a lovely lady. Now at peace with Ron and Brenda.March 21, 2026 3:22 pm
Condolences to the Stow families , on the passing of Fran she was one lovely lady .🌹
Sue Graham Kelly & familyMarch 20, 2026 9:46 pm
Condolences to her family and friends
March 20, 2026 7:35 pm
Rest in Peace Fran. Condolences to Lindsay and family. From Marion and Terry Brown.
March 19, 2026 6:19 pm
My condolences to you all on the passing of Fran, avery good friend of the late Marj lee.Fran will be missed by all.
March 19, 2026 4:10 pm
Condolences to Allan, Rodney, Lindsay, Carolyn, Leon & the extended family on the passing of an amazing lady.
Fond memories dating back to times at Haslingden with a spread of fresh cakes & slices in abundance on the sideboard. Well trained by Auntie Rube.
Plus I used to get a lift to Warrnambool with Ron when I first started work.
Alex JohnsonMarch 19, 2026 12:03 pm
Dear Leon, Anna, Liam, Jesse and Ryan
Sending you love and prayers on the loss of your dear Mum and GrandmaMartin, Lara, Isaac and Ryan
March 19, 2026 11:38 am
Thinking if the family at this time a beautiful lady auntie Fran was. Back with uncle Ron and Brenda
March 19, 2026 10:06 am
Thinking of you Carolyn and Dale and family.
May you know God's peace and strength.
Joy and Geoff PilkingtonMarch 18, 2026 2:50 pm