Tuesday, March 29, 2016

RIP Fran Leo

All,

We regret to advise you of the sudden passing of Fran Leo, in Perth, last week, in Perth. Our condolences go to Frank and the family.

 The Leo family lived in Panguna for many years, until Frank accepted an appointment with Argyle Diamonds.  They were one of several families who made the move, at that time, from Panguna and Arawa to Kununurra and to Perth. The Leo`s lived at Kununurra for a time and then Frank commuted between Perth and the mine-site.   There are 2 sons, Josh and Beau and 4 grandchildren and another due at any time.  In fact Fran, at the time of her passing, was standing by, packed and ready to go to the kids as soon as the daughter in law was admitted to hospital.

Fran was raised in Echuca, on the Murray River.  She was part of a large family that included a twin sister.  For the last 10 years or so Frank and Fran were based at The Vines, in the Swan Valley. For a long time Fran was employed in a local medical practice.

Here in Brisbane we were fortunate to have Fran visit us, one May, only a few years ago.  I remember that she made it to the picnic on the train.

Thank you to Gwen and to Heather for your assistance and for the notice, from all of us, in the WA press. Marion Kastner also helped us out. Thanks Marion.

The funeral will be subsequent to the Easter break on Wednesday, 30th March at 2:30pm at St Michael’s Catholic Church, Great Northern Highway, Herne Hill, Perth WA.

Regards

Davo


From: Oken Sakia (LAE)
Sent: Tuesday, 29 March 2016 1:29 PM
To: Info@johndavidson.com.au
Subject: RE: RIP Fran Leo
 
Hi John,
It was a sad day for me today  when I got your email regarding the death of Fran Leo.
I know the couple very well  back on Bougainville during my young days. Frank was my boss at the central workshop outside fitting  section.
They were really  a nice family. Frankie mate very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Fran. May her soul rest in peace.
John please  relay my condolences to Frank Leo and his  family over in Perth. If you have his email address flick it through to me .
Thanks again John for the email and you have a blessed day.
Cheers
Oken

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