Francine DRISDELLE

Francine Blanche July 31, 1957 - Oct. 17, 2005 It is with great sadness and loss that we announce the peaceful passing of Francine Blanche following a lengthy illness. Precious daughter of George and Rita (Gaudet) Drisdelle of Moncton; loving mother of Matthew (age 14); dear sister of Yvette Biddington (David) of Bedford, NS, Anne-Marie Reid (Greg) of Beaverbank, NS, and Roland (Maria) of Dieppe; aunt of Luc Drisdelle; special niece to many aunts and uncles; biological daughter of Hilda Varga of Saskatchewan; and former wife of Lorne Blanche of Moncton. Francine was employed by the Federal Government of Canada (ACOA). She took great pleasure in nature, especially camping at Murray Beach where she awed at the sunsets on the water. The funeral service will be private. In memory of Francine, a contribution to the Canadian Diabetes Association (1-800-884-4232) would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Frenette Funeral Home, Moncton (858-1900) www.frenettefuneralhome.com [Times & Transcript]