Frances Ann Holyoak (Quade)
May 14, 1934 ~ July 7, 2018
Frances Ann Holyoak, “Teeny”, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away surrounded by her loving daughters on July 7, 2018. She was born on May 14, 1934 in Mechanicsville, MD. Frances was the daughter of the late Catherine Caroline Stewart Quade and William Raymond Quade, Sr. Frances was the loving wife of the late Howard Lester Holyoak, whom she married on March 18, 1955 in Wyoming and who preceded her in death on April 12, 1981. Frances is survived by her children; Catherine Ottani of Solomon’s, MD, Margaret Hektoen (Tom) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Karen Holyoak-Ward (Bill) of California, MD. As well as grandchildren; Brian Hektoen, Jessica Johnson, Eric Ward, Gregory Ottani, and Rachel Ward. Her great grandchildren; Jenna Hektoen, Sara Grace Hektoen, Cameron Johnson, Chloe Bassford, Callie Bassford, Cammie Bassford, and Baby Brother (Soon to be) Johnson. Her Siblings: Mary Ellen Rucks (Bill – deceased), Barbara Wilson (Dean – deceased) , Raymond Quade (Barbara), Catherine Mattingly (deceased) (Billy), Harold Quade (deceased) (Carolyn), Sharon Risling, and Matthew Quade (Lori).
Frances was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1952. She was a Customer Service Representative for SMECO for 27 years. Frances enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, shopping and lunch with her sister Bobby, dancing and playing cards with her friend Betty and company, playing the slots with her siblings, and going to Mass and praying her rosary every day.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Father Michael Teitjen officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Thomas Hektoen, Brian Hektoen, Bill Ward, Eric Ward, Greg Ottani, and Craig Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Jessica Johnson, Rachel Ward, Ryan Sullivan, Jessica Brightwell, and her great grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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Barb, sisters, “brother”, daughters, and such a big extend family, our prayers and condolences are with each of you through the loss of Tinnie. We know each of you have such priceless memories with Tinnie. Keep those moment forever in your heart. She was such a beautiful lady. God bless each of you and keep you strong through the years to follow.
We are so sorry for you loss. She was such a nice and caring person. I remember sitting at Barb’s table after she had been out dancing the night before having coffee and talking. She is in a better place and she is teaching them all how to get the best deal at Belk’s She will be missed.
To the family of Fran:
Condolence to all the family, who will surely miss her. I know Fran was taken care of so lovingly by all and could not have received better care, just remember she is at peace.
To Bill, Karen, Eric, and Rachel….
Maw Maw was unlike anyone else. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I really hope that she and my mom are up in heaven together having a good old time dancing and talking. Love you guys so very much.
Dear Family,
Please know I am praying for you during this time. I am praying for the blessed peace that comes from a Father that loves you.
Blessings to you all,
Dear Cathy, Margaret, and Karen, we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Her smile would light up the room. She was so proud of her family. Cherish all of your memories made with her and know that she is now your guardian angel. Love and hugs, our dear friends. ❤️❤️❤️
Cathy, Margie, Karen – just 3 months ago I went through this grieving process. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I know death is a part of life but rarely are we actually ready to deal with the loss of someone so close to us. Mom’s are very special, they are SO precious – truly one of a kind! I know I felt I should have spent more time with my mom while I had her. I didn’t know how bad a broken heart felt until I lost her. I will never forget mom bringing me down to St. Mary’s to stay overnight with you guys! Mom driving the two of us down there in her Ford Thunderbird! Sammy, our beloved mini dachshund came from your neighbors house when you lived there behind the little carry-out/ice cream place there on 235. Wow that was a long time ago! Mary Ellen & family, Barbara W, Hoof, Donna & Ricky, Brother Boy & Barbara and family, Carolyn & Melinda… thinking of ALL OF YOU! Hope to see many of you on Wednesday. We need hugs. Aunt Becky and Grandma Mildred coming too!
Dear Cathy, Greg and family,
We are thinking of all of you and want you to know that we wish we could be with you so that we could wrap our arms around you during this difficult time. Lean on each other and remember all the great times and the huge amount of love your mother/grandmother shared with you. Our love to all of you.
Margaret, Cathy, Karen and Families: I know this death of your beloved mother has to be devastating to all of you. The way you loved and cared for your mother is an example for all of us to follow.
Know that she understood and is smiling down upon each and everyone of you and saying: Until we meet again. Keep your thoughts and memories close as they will help you get through the difficult times that lie ahead. May God Bless all of you and may your mother rest in peace from a life well lived.
Dear Karen, Margaret, Cathy and Family.
Thinking of you during this sad time. Frances was a special person to many. “God Bless.”
Prayers and condolences to the family.