Frances Laura Douthwright, 89, of Elgin, passed away on July 31, 2010 at the Moncton Hospital. Born in Church Hill on March 4, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Douglas and Ella (Welton) Douthwright. Frances is survived by her children: Doren Gauvin of Montreal, Gary (Edith) Douthwright of Elgin, Arnold (Shirley) Douthwright of Elgin, Debbie (David) Steeves of Riverview and Darrell (Jean) Douthwright of Elgin; her grandchildren: Heather (Duane), Caroline (Michel), Tanya (Robin), Trevor (Pria), Kevin and Darin (Jessica); eight great grandchildren as well as her sister, Ruby Wilson of Elgin. She was predeceased by her husband, Alonzo "Chubby", her son William, grandson Darcy and her siblings: Gilbert, Addie, John, Leslie, Leona and Irene.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm; the funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 1pm with Rev. Delbert Bannister officiating, all at Armstrong's Funeral Home, Petitcodiac. Interment will be held in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. In Frances' memory, donations may be made to Friends of the Moncton Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society or donor's choice. On line condolences are available at www.armstrongsfh.com