Frances Falvey

Obituary of Frances FalveyFrances Collette Lauer Falvey found eternal peace on Monday, August 10, 2015. She is resting in heaven. Fran was born in Kouts, Indiana, on September 9, 1930. She is predeceased by her parents, Frank and Rose Lauer, sisters Mary Lauer and Ruth Traub. She is survived by her devoted husband, Tom, her three sons Steve (Lorie), Jim, and Tom, and two daughters Cathy and Mary. She also leaves behind a granddaughter, Caitlin Falvey, grandsons, Matthew Falvey, Joe and John McDonald, a brother John (Janet) Lauer, brother-in-law, Dave Traub, sisters-in-law, Joanne Carlson, Jan Childs, Joyce Cleaveland, and many nieces and nephews. Fran grew up on her family farm in Kouts, graduated from Ball State University, and became a home economics teacher. Her first teaching position was in Knox, Indiana, where she met her future husband Tom Falvey. Fran married Tom on July 18, 1957 and they started a family in Valparaiso, Indiana. In 1971, they relocated to Ocala, Florida, where she raised their five children. Fran was an excellent bridge player, enjoying countless games, including her last game the night before her death. She was an enthusiastic geographer and map lover, the family genealogist and historian, a crossword puzzle maven and an avid reader. A tireless and passionate volunteer in her church and community, Fran served on the Bereavement Committee, in the Catholic Women's Club, Welcome Wagon, and Meals on Wheels. An experienced seamstress, she made hundreds of blankets for the Blanket Ministry, and occasionally pitched in to tailor when her husband's clothing stores needed help. She held many leadership positions, ministered to the sick, was a sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, and organized endless meals for various Church functions. A devoted wife and mother, Fran was fiercely loyal to her family. Her tireless and selfless contributions will be greatly missed by both her surviving family and an expansive community of friends, neighbors and congregation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Women's Club. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 5:30-8PM at Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel 606 SW 2nd Ave, Ocala (622-4141). Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 14, 11:00AM at Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church 4047 NE 21st St. Ocala.

Frances Falvey

September 9, 1930 - August 10, 2015