In Celebration of

Frances Corkill

April 25, 1932 -  October 23, 2025


We are deeply saddened by our Mother’s passing and hold great memories and love for her!

She died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family in the late afternoon of Thursday, October 23, 2025.

As a family we are proud to say Frances Corkill lived into her 94th year, a full and happy life. Born in Etobicoke, she was the daughter of the late Lillian and Sydney Goudge and older sister to Lillian and Marjorie. She was a loving wife and partner to the late John Clark for 56 years. She would want you to remember her by her love for family and her dedication to any commitment she made.

She was a loving mother to Ruth Barbara Ellen Tansony (Bob), Elaine Frances Weir (Calvin), John Douglas Corkill (Pola), Lawrence James Corkill (Nancy); a dear Grandmother to Ellen (Paul), Cheryl (Liam), Calvin James “CJ” (Alexandria), Brandon (Taylor), Cameron, Andrew, John Antonio (Gabriella), Michael, David (Chantal), Steven (Mel), Stuart (Amy), Matthew, and Erin; and a delighted Great Grandma (GG) to Ingrid, Freya, Heather, Lincoln, Vanessa, Charlotte, Theodore, Eve, and Heath.

Visitation will be held at Turner & Porter, Butler Chapel (4933 Dundas St. W, Etobicoke) on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 5-8 p.m.

Funeral service will be held at Christ the King Anglican Church, (475 Rathburn Rd. Etobicoke) on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11 a.m. Refreshments to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to Dorothy Ley Hospice or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Guestbook 

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Patty and Don Blaney (Friend)

Entered October 26, 2025 from Wallacetown

Elaine, Cal and family-- sending you love and support as you mourn the loss of your beloved mother/grandmother/GG . You have our most heartfelt sympathies during this time.

Brandon Weir (Grandson)

Entered October 26, 2025 from Mississauga

I'm going to miss her dearly, and treasure the small bear she gave me when I was little always.
She was someone who would always look out for your best interests. Whether you needed to have a slip thrown at you or for you.
She'll be alive in our memories with Grandpa forever.

Miss you Grandma. Love you.

Ms. Mary King (Friend)

Entered October 26, 2025 from Mississauga

Fran worked at the Bank at Dundas & Burnhamthorpe and I worked for the lawyers close by.
Always very friendly and it was great to see her again when I attended Christ the King cnurch
some years ago. May she Rest in Peace. Fondly, Mary King. (Barbara Manchur's Mother.)

Fred & Sandra Dewsberry (Friends of Elaine & Cal)

Entered October 27, 2025 from Thunder Bay, ON

Treasure the memories thst comfort you. Share memories with those who listen well & support you. May you fnd strength in the love of family & in the warm embrace of friends.

Marie and Kevin Simpson (Friend)

Entered October 27, 2025 from Kitchener

To the whole family: please know that all if you are held inbprater at this time if loss. May Fancis now rest in the loving arms of our Lord and be at peace. She was a very sweet and wonderful lady.

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