Stuk 2016-11-10-04 - Downie, Frank death

Newspaper article

June 11, 1989
Death

DOWNIE, Frank, suddenly, as the result of an accident on Sunday, June 11, 1989, Frank Downie, in his 42nd year. Beloved spouse of Ann Venon [sic], dear father of Nicole, Michelle and Lindsay, dear friend of Nicole and Tracy. Dear son of Frank Sr. and the late Agnes Downie and dear brother of Mary Ann. Service was held at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford on Wednesday, June 14, 1989 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation.

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Bradford Gazette
June 21, 1989
Vol. 2, No. 10
Page 19
Microfilm Reel # 102

While the death notice lists wife as "Ann Venon", aCARD OF THANKS, also found on page 19 of the Bradford Gazette for June 21, 1989, gives her name as ANN VERNON. It reads:
Ann Vernon and the Downie family would like to thank friends and neighbours for their unlimited help and support at the time of Frank Downie's death. Special thanks to Rev. Karen Cummings, Barry & Linda Moor, Peggy Cassils and Bruce Lowther. All food donations and other support was greatly appreciated during this most difficult time and will not be soon forgotten. --Ann Vernon