Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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Fran’s mom was my amazing piano teacher. I met Fran when our mom’s arranged a play date for us. That was over 70 years ago.
Fran was 9 months older than I. We were at Oneida Jr. High School, Linton High School, and the College of St. Rose together. We even had the same cooperating teacher when we did our student teaching. Fran had the honor of being her first student teacher. I was her second.
Having Fran as a friend these many years gave me many priceless gifts - not the least of which were our almost daily phone calls. Although we no longer will be able to phone one another, I know we will “keep in touch”. In fact, we already have.
When I was driving into my garage yesterday, I heard the ‘Grand March’ from the opera AIDA on my car radio. Fran’s mom was named for Amneris, the princess in the opera.
Today I found the heating pad for which I have been looking since September. It was one that Fran suggested I buy.
This evening I was driving to the drug store at about 5:00. I noticed it still was light out, and I was reminded of how excited Fran got when days began to get longer.
Fran’s passing is more than difficult to endure. Her physical presence is so missed. There is no way I can put into words my deep sympathy to her family. Yet, may I suggest that all who loved her “keep in touch” with her through your memories of her and in everyday happenings that bring her to mind. By doing that, she always will be with you.
May I close by thanking our mom’s for that first play date which grew into a life long and most treasured friendship.
