LEACH, FRANCES IDA (PARKS) – Frances Ida Leach passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Born in Saint John on March 2, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ethel (Williams) Parks. Frances graduated from Saint John High School and Saint John Vocational School (Commercial). She was a Medical Laboratory Technologist and was employed at the Provincial Laboratory. Frances moved to Montreal and then to Ontario, returning to Saint John in 1994. The last two years she was a resident of the St. John and St. Stephen Nursing Home. In addition to her parents she predeceased by her sisters: Ethel Campbell and Lillian Anderson. She is survived by a brother, Arnold Parks (Zola) of Saint John and nieces, Victoria and Sonya Jane and several nephews.
In keeping with Frances’ wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private graveside service will be held in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (643-7424). For those who wish, remembrances to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com