Frances Mary Pardee

Frances Mary Pardee moved from being earthside on Saturday, July 20 in the light-filled home of family friends, with a gentle ocean breeze coming through the window. She chose MAiD and was surrounded by her family and dear friends. Fran left this world far too quickly, with a cancer diagnosis in June and her last breath taken less than eight weeks later.

Affectionately known as Fran/Franny/Mum/Grandma, she walked through life at a swift pace with a smile on her face, and a light that shone bright. Fran was loved dearly by her seven siblings (John, Peter, Marnie, Tim, Mark, Blaire and Jeff), her two children (Caitlin and Dylan), and three grandchildren (Ollie, Lily, and Tyrus). She cherished her friends deeply, as well as the communities she was a part of, such as the YMCA, the Victoria Ballroom Dance Society, and the Unitarian Universalist congregation.

Fran held good health, giving back to community, and maintaining quality, authentic connection with friends and family as her top priorities in life. You knew that if she said she would do something or be somewhere, she would follow through on her commitment with joy and gratitude. Fran's love, strength and devotion is what we will look to as we navigate the grief we feel. We all wanted more time with our beloved Fran.

We miss you; you are not lost. Your laughter echos in our hearts. Your dear ones are forever connected through the love we hold for you.

Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to Our Place Society.

A Celebration of Life for Fran Pardee will be held in person on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:30pm Pacific Time at the First Unitarian Church of Victoria (5575 W Saanich Road).  All members and friends of the First Unitarian Church of Victoria, and all who knew and cared about Fran, are warmly invited to attend this memorial service honouring the life of our church member, Fran.

Please RSVP for in person sanctuary seats at https://rsvp.church/r/uYZwZfyw (it helps with our planning)

Members and Friends of First Unitarian are invited to bring finger food / baked goods to share at the reception.

Online attendance Zoom link:

https://zoom.us/j/94936300383?pwd=PSEf8fjJXg7qvLnzYbDr1eZBmLw1XC.1

Meeting ID: 949 3630 0383

Passcode: 437246

Not in Canada and want to join by phone? Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/azTltWFyT