Hope Fronton
October 24, 1923 - December 20, 2015
With love in our hearts, we say goodbye to Hope Fronton, who passed peacefully at her Willingdon Creek Village residence. She is survived by her two sons Jeffery MacFronton and Steven Fronton, daughter-in-law Darcie MacFronton and four grandchildren Terra Demiris, Shanti MacFronton, Jedediah Fronton and Zachary Fronton. Hope was able to know her great-grandchildren Peter Demiris, Eli Demiris and Emery MacFronton-Thind.
Hope was born in Liberty, New York, the only child of Isador and Julia Goodman. She deeply mourned the loss of her mother, who died at a young age. As a young adult, Hope moved to New York City, where she worked as a riveter assembling parts of airplanes in World War II. She loved dancing and swing music.
Hope married Charles Fronton on November 11, 1946, and had two sons. Shortly after Steve was born the family moved to New Jersey, where Hope worked as a dental assistant once her children became school aged. As their children grew into young adults, Hope and Charlie moved to the mountains of Oregon, where they could enjoy being surrounded by nature in a house built by Steve and Charlie.
After the death of her husband, Hope moved to Florida to care for a relative. Then, in the summer of 1992, she moved to Powell River to be closer to her son Jeff and his family. Hope’s progressive thinking and wonderful sense of humour always made an impression at family gatherings. She cared deeply for wildlife and supported various wildlife-protection organizations.
Hope will be remembered for her sharp mind and witty tongue. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and community. She will always be our “Only Hope.”
Marilyn Ploeger
November 14, 1954 - December 23, 2015
Marilyn was born in Newfoundland and moved to British Columbia in 1974. She is survived by her husband of 30 years Hank, four daughters Doris, Cindy, Jazz and Dot, four brothers Ron, Mike, Doug and Fred, two stepsons and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at Stubberfield Funeral Home on Saturday, January 2, at 2 pm with tea to follow in the back room.
Remembered always with love and kindness.