Frances - we miss her so much. She was so sweet, lovely and caring. She was more than a friend... Ingvar

My mum said that Frances was the sister she never had. Always there when needed offering support and good company. They had some great trips abroad together, sharing mutual interests in the history and art of the places they visited. For my Dad Frances was a beloved sister. Over the last four years, when Dad was grieving at the loss of Mum, they met most days for a coffee and the weekly Saturday guardian crossword challenge. They would doggedly stick at it all week until it was completed. During those sessions they would talk (and occasionally bicker) about all manner of things. Frances had a great interest in music, film and art and a wonderful memory. Frances came to the Isle of Wight to visit our family from the early 1960’s and moved here in the late 70’s. She has been a close part of our family, never forgetting a birthday of her great nieces and nephews and following their progress over the years. She also kept us in touch with other branches of the Arthurs. News of Norman her brother in Scotland and his family were always relayed to us and she regularly contacted those in London as well. It was a great joy to my Dad that their mother passed her last years on the Island because of Frances’ care. Frances was very proud of her daughter Jean and her Grand daughter Charlotte. I was always pleased if myself, Alex and children coincided in our trips to the Island to share a beach holiday with them and Frances. Now we will send our love to them and their partners in their grief, but also think of the good times. One of my fondest memories of Frances is playing music with her and her friends. They still welcome me into their Monday morning sessions and I would love to continue this when I visit the Island and think of Frances each time. With heart felt love Shiv

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I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.