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Tuesday
25
October
Visitation
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc.
16 Righter Avenue
Denville, New Jersey, United States
Wednesday
26
October
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
508 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, New Jersey, United States
Service Time: 10:00 AM
Wednesday
26
October
Interment at: Restland Memorial Park
12:00 pm
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Restland Memorial Park
77 DeForest Avenue
East Hanover, New Jersey, United States
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Anna Lisa Johannessen posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Dear family I am so sad to hear about your sweet mother's passing. Times like these make me feel so distant from you guys. It is just how life is for those of us on this side of heaven I suppose.
Fran however is celebrating a wonderful homecoming with the beloved saints who went on before her!
I long to see all of you again- just once more - until that day whether here or in heaven please know my love and prayers are with you and I will forever be grateful that we are family-
Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Fran- was blessed by being in her presence!
Peace to you all in Christ.
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eric Johnson & mother Marilee Johnson nee Haller posted a condolence
Saturday, October 29, 2016
My deepest condolences to my first cousins and family. We wish you well.
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Christopher johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Dear Christopher!
It was a sad message we received from you, but thank you very much for informing us. We have now also read the obituaries on the Norman Dean Home for Service and the Daily Records pages, including your very personal and well written condolence. Now we also have informed our children and grandchildren together with Jakob’s brother (Ingvar) and sister (Brit). They all have a thoroughly positive and good impression and memory after Fran. Jacob's mother, who died at the age 91 in the year 2000, met Fran when she was in Kvinesdal. She was very fond of her, especially when she later also remembered her with Christmas greetings.
It is now 25 years since we visited you in Marcella. We will never forget how hospitable and friendly we experienced the companionship with you. Fran was a super host and guide, and our already good impression of her and all her good qualities were only even more enhanced. She was unique. And remained so, also in retrospect.
We now feel for you, Christopher, in the grief and loss, also with Peter and his family, and with the family after David, as well as the other family of Fran. Please greet them all from the us. Fran will surely be sadly missed for a long time.
Love and regards
aunt Astrid and uncle Jakob.
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Jeri posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
I still can't believe it's true.. I'm glad you're with your brother even though you're okay being alone sometimes. My heart is broken and I'm trying to figure out how Chris and I are going to adjust without our Fran. All of our dogs have always loved you and I know they will remember you up there. Please hug Sonny Sunshine and Britt for me (and Casey Bug too) and this time, give them a pat for me. Tell them I love them and I miss them every single day. I'm sure they're already following you around everywhere..I know that you know you mean the world to me, Chris and Harrison so until we meet again.. Carpe Diem.
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christopher johnson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
The presence and grace of Fran Johnson left everyone around her in a better place. Even when she didn’t feel well, her response was “I guess I have to get used to feeling this way”. With any sadness she faced, she always worried about others instead of herself and kept plugging away with a smile and a positive force. For someone who didn’t say much, she always made sure everyone knew it would be ok.
William Luhman is here with us today. To all of us he was Unkie, to her, he was her “little brother”. By the way, Unkie was around 6’4”. Their motto was Carpe-Diem or Seize the Day.
Unkie stayed in the area until he knew his sister was happy, after having met my dad Arnold. Even after moving away, Unkie was with us every holiday. Now Unkie will always be with his Big Sister.
My Dad’s world changed when he met Fran. With that meeting and marriage, I was the one who really won the lottery. Later in life, people would tell me and Fran that they could see the resemblance. We would both smile and say thank you. Fran carried a picture of my dad with her every day. When she would go into her purse, she would always say “want to see a handsome man” and out would come a picture of AJ on their honeymoon wearing his Norwegian Sweater (Lusecufta).
We lost our mom when I was little. When Fran and my father were married, all the women in the neighborhood welcomed her to the JETS. The JETS were a street gang, oh wait, they were the woman’s card group in Marcella. They were from Jacobs Rd, Elizabeth Lane and Timberbrook Rd. Ruth Olsen was one of the JETS. She said to me “the only person I know as nice as Olga, your mom, is Fran”.
For all my years after 1976, Fran was another word for MOM for me as she raised me and loved her three new sons unconditionally.
Fran was Grandma Fran or Nana to many. Even the cousins of her Rhode Island grandchildren considered Grandma Fran their grandma too. If you see a stereo-typical grandmother in a movie or TV show, it will always make you think of Fran.
If any of her 6 sons had friends visit, she was always ready with plenty of warm food and waffles and anything she could do for her BOYS and their friends. Growing up in Rockaway, my brothers Bill, Mike and Reggie knew that Fran was always there for everyone and that there was always plenty of good food, mashed potatoes and love.
My wife Jeri would always ask me “how is my Fran?” and when can we go see “My Fran?” She considered Fran her mom and they often would start dinner with “what’s for dessert”?
All of Fran’s sons were married. Fran felt her sons wives were her daughters. The words “in-law” and “step-son” never entered her mind.
She also considered the congregation at Holy Trinity her family. Almost every Sunday she would be in her standard seat, with the Decker’s at her side. As church secretary she continued her service to others and passed the torch to Donna to continue in her place.
Once Fran moved down to St. Francis in Denville, she carried her warmth and caring to the three nuns at her table, the other residents and especially the other residents that “need a little help”. She wanted to spend the winter of 2013 at St. Francis and ended up staying for almost 4 years. She always did what she wanted.
Even though she spent 87 years with us all, the years still went too quickly. She will be with us every day. Fran saw many sad times in her life like we feel today, but she never let it get her down.
I guess it’s our turn and we will all “have to get used to feeling this way”.
We all love you and will always miss, our Friend, our Nana, our Grandma Fran, our MOM, our Fran.
Carpe Diem
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Christopher johnson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Dear Christopher!
It was sad to hear that Fran has died. She seemed like such a nice person. We have very good memories from her visits in Norway. When we had our family trip to the US in 2000 she showed us great hospitality, and along with you, she helped us to get a good start on our vacation. For many years after we received nice Christmas cards from her.
I don't know if her passing away came suddenly, or if you in some way were prepared? Anyhow it still must be a great loss to you, and her family and friends. We will be thinking of you in the time to come.
Love from
Ingebjørg and (your cousin) Eirik
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Michelle and Rob Murray posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Chris, Sorry for the loss of your mom! Michelle & Rob Murray
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Judy (Landvik-Larsen) Randazzo posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Dear Peter, Christopher and Families and MacQuesten Families:
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Fran was a wonderful woman and a true friend to all who knew her. I will always remember our times at Holy Trinity as well as, WELCA. I hope I can affect as many lives as she did with her smile and always upbeat attitude. She was truly a blessing to all who were fortunate enough to know her.
She was greeted with open arms by our Heavenly Father.
Judy and Family
Wayne & Brenda Tomaino posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Dear Peter, Chris, and your extended families,
Thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you celebrate your mother's, mother-in-law's, and grandmother's remarkable life. May she rest in peace.
In sympathy,
Wayne and Brenda Tomaino
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Kelly Lennon DeRosa posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
My sincere condolences to Fran's family. I had the pleasure of working with her a number of years ago and always enjoyed her company. May she rest in peace.
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Louise Van Brunt posted a condolence
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Sweet rest to a lovely lady. A joy to have known.
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The Flanigan family posted a condolence
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Our deepest Sympathy.
Sincerely,
Larry,Linda
Jen ,Aaron
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