With heavy hearts, the family of Frances Marie Spong announces her peaceful passing on November 12, 2025, at the age of 88. Frances will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her unwavering love for her family, and the warmth she brought to all who knew her.
Frances was the beloved sister of the late Catherine Lynne Flood and James Flood and is survived by her brother Mark (Cheryl) Flood. She was a devoted mother to Rose Marie (Perry) Courtis (deceased), Catherine Spong, Margaret (Gilles) Cyr, and Steven (Susan Legace) Spong.
She cherished her role as grandmother and leaves behind many loving memories with her grandchildren: Danielle (Kyle) Milne, Sarah (Ryan) Quann, Michelle (Benjamin) Crawford, and Holly (Tyler) McCue. Frances was also a proud great-grandmother to Amelia Crawford, who brought her immense joy.
In keeping with Frances’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley St, Barrie on Saturday, November 29th from 10 am until the time of service at 10:30 am. Refreshments will be made available following the service. Inurnment will occur at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 208 Sunnidale Rd, Barrie at 1 pm.
Online condolences and memories may be shared via www.steckleygooderham.com