Lorna Kilgour Francis November 29, 1915 - September 1, 2008 Lorna Francis, aged 92, passed peacefully on Monday. She was the widow of the late Dr. A.G. Francis; mother of Monica Francis Branchini (dec), Gretta Francis Taylor and Ian Francis; grandmother of Daniele and Susanna Branchini and Caroline Taylor; sister of Nola Kilgour Achong; aunt …
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Quiet consummation have, and renowned be thy grave
Fear no more the heat o' the sun; Nor the furious winter's rages, Thou thy worldly task hast done, Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages; Golden lads and girls all must, As chimney sweepers come to dust. Fear no more the frown of the great, Thou art past the tyrant's stroke: Care no more …
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