STUTT, Frances Emily (nee Chatham) -- Passed away peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton, Nova Scotia on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Born in Outremont, Quebec on January 8, 1927, Frances was a graduate of Notre Dame Secretarial School in Montreal. When her husband retired in 1981, they settled in Millville and then Kingston, Nova Scotia. She and her husband supported many charities, hospitals, and Naval organizations. Frances was predeceased by her husband, Henry Irwin. She is survived by her three daughters, Gail (Harold) Beswick of Belleville, Ontario; Shirley (Greg) Scharfe of Aylesford; and Janet (Doug) King of Halifax; and by her son, Steve (Audrey) of Rockwood, Ontario; as well as five grandchildren, Aaron Fedora, Zachary Fedora, Tony Beswick, Christine (Matt) Crossman, and Ethan Stutt, one step-granddaughter, Ashley Vanden Biggelaar, and one great-grandson, Ryker Crossman. She was predeceased by her sister, Barnelle (Duncan) McAlpine and her eldest son, Gary (Jane). Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Middleton Funeral Home (398 Main Street, Middleton - 902-825-3448) on Thursday, August 27 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service and reception. Pastor Randy Hiltz will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fran's memory may be made to the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, or the charity of your choice. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting www.middletonfuneralhome.com