Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Tuesday, May 7, 2025 Frances Ann Whiffen Nee Hickey of Southern Harbour aged 81 years. Predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Lucy Hickey, brothers Henry, John and Albert Hickey, and her sister Mary (Raymond) Lambert.
Left with fond and loving memories her husband, Gordon Whiffen and children, Sheena (Craig) Edwards, Adrian (Carolyn) Whiffen, Rhonda (Les) Hickey and Paul (Tanya) Whiffen; grandchildren, Marcus (Madison), Rebecca (Marc), Cassandra, William, Gordon, Brooke, Taylor, Kylee and Carter; great grandchildren, Jason, Sawyer and Peyton; sisters Mercedes (Larry) Hackett, Elizabeth (Gregory) Best, Jean Ann (Derek) Loder and brother Anthony (Elsie) Hickey; sisters in law, Ann, Gladys, Hilda (Dave); and a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral Service from Christ the King Catholic Church in Southern Harbour on Monday, Aug 4th, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. internment to take place at a later date. In her memory flowers are accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to thank everyone that has supported Frances during her illness. They would also like to thank the staff of the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital for their exemplary care, Frances received while in hospital.
Frances had an immense love for her family. Her sense of humor and her love for life is something that she will certainly be remembered for.
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Pat & Rosita Best says
May 9, 2025 at 12:02 pmOur deepest condolences especially to Gordon, Sheena, Adrian, Rhonda, Paul and your families. We have such wonderful memories of our time together with Gordon and Frances especially during the 15 years we were in Nunavut together and since we left the North. We were like a little family in the North! We had amazing adventures together in Pangnirtung and Iqaluit, always so much fun and laughter! We always said we should have written a book of our time up North!! Our memories of our time together will live on forever. We are so very sorry we can’t be home during this sad time but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure your memories because, yes, her family was everything to her!.
Leona Ives says
May 9, 2025 at 12:39 pmOur deepest condolences to Gordon and all the family on the passing of Frances. We worked with her at NorthMart in Iqaluit. May your fond memories help you through this difficult time. RIP Frances
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Jim and Thelma Healey says
May 9, 2025 at 1:25 pmGordon we are very sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to you and the family.
Andrea Smith and Rick McDonald says
May 9, 2025 at 3:13 pmSincerest condolences to Grodon and his family. We had the privilege of getting to know Frances and Gordon during our time in the Arctic. Wonderful, kind and funny people. There will be difficult days ahead, hold tight to your friends and family as you make your way through the coming days.
RIP Frances.