THE funeral service of Mrs Frances Davies, of Lyon Street, Newtown, Chester, who died at the Countess of Chester Hospital on May 22, took place at Blacon Crematorium on June 2.

Jun 4 2009 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

Mrs Davies was born Frances Mary Rowlands in Chester, the second of seven children.

She married Tony Davies on March 22, 1952. They had a long and happy marriage and had one son, Kevin, born in 1962.

Mrs Davies lived life to the full, was full of fun and loved a good party. Always friendly, she had a lot of friends at the Mecca Bingo Club where she was a regular, and kept in touch with friends she and Tony made on their regular holidays to Magalluf.

Frances cared very deeply about her family and for many years she looked after her sister-in-law Norma.

Retired archdeacon Leslie Williams took the service.

Mourners included:

Tony Davies, Kevin and Fliss Davies, Norma Powell, Agnes Rowlands, Linda Kibbey, Tina, Dave, Mike and Martin Jones, John Rowlands (representing Dilys Rowlands), Mr & Mrs Rocky Rowlands, Brenda and Bill Rowlands, Brian Dutton, Bernard Dutton & Kath (unable to attend: Sylvia Barry), Mr & Mrs Williams, Mr & Mrs Brian Edge, Phyllis, Steven, Sheila Tudor, Sandra Littlewood, Dawn & Steve, Carol Walker, Pat & Dave Seppman, Taffy, Val Dobson, Mrs M Bromilow, Mr & Mrs Price, Michael & Linda Green, John Broderick.

Funeral arrangements: George Pettit & Son.