My sincere condolences go to Antonio, Giuseppe and all Fran and Antonio's family and friends.

I first met Fran in my local David Lloyd gym.  I was lying on a mat doing my warm up exercises.  As I was lying there, not minding my own business, I could here her training a lady next to me in Pilates.  I recognised the excellent style of her teaching from another class I attended somewhere else.  Being a little shy/reserved I had to pluck up the courage to say something.  I interrupted them and asked if I could book a session with her.  Fran laughed and told me she didn't work there.  She told me she was just completing her training and offered to take my telephone number when she qualified.

That was the best thing I have ever done.  It was the start of my Pilates journey and wonderful friendship with this beautiful, kind, intelligent, positive, inspiring and fun loving lady.

Here's to you Fran.  You made my life a better place for being in it.

I miss you very much but have no doubt you are watching and guiding us all still.  

Love you and miss you lots  

Eileen xxx

We first spoke of runs in Wimbledon common. Today I went for a run.

You are a force like no other.

Godspeed Fran.

X

RIP Franzi 

I am so saddened to hear this news.

My heartfelt sympathy to your husband and little one and your family back in Bavaria.

It has been a long time since our paths crossed, but I have many  great memories from way back, when we we were all young and foolish in Dublin. I will always remember a smile that lit up any room  you walked into.

Paddy McCarthy

Beautiful Franzi, RIP.

So many great memories when we were living in Berlin and Dublin. Two homesick girls following their hearts who had a lot of fun together. Gone too soon. 

Condolences to your beautiful family. 

XO

Without a doubt, I know you're still shining and doing pilates! 

My sincerest condolences to Franzi's family. I first met Franzi (as she always was and will be known to the old crew) in the Hotel Bachmair 1994. She was a part of a close circle of friends between Bayern, Berlin, and Dublin. I'm so glad to have had the privilege of calling Franzi a friend, and although our contact became sporadic, I always enjoyed our chats and encounters very much. I remember her telling me how happy she was to be moving back to Bavaria and Italy with her beloved husband and son. Thinking of you Franzi, and your family.

Dáire

Dear Fran,

I feel really sad that I won’t ever get the chance to say this to you in person, but I wish I could tell you, that you were biggest catalyst in shaping my professional life, you championed me, you supported me, but most importantly you always called me out when I was wrong.

I know that if we had seen each recently, we would have just teased each other, you would have pointed a lightbulb being out or a wonky table I hadn’t noticed.

You showed me a different way to do things, and although at first it wasn’t easy, something happened when we opened Covent Garden, and those first six months we worked together I truly believe together we created magic.

Over the preceding year you always pushed me to do and be better, especially when you decided to up sticks, move to Germany and let me have your job! I am and will always be eternally grateful.

I will always remember you coming into the office back in those early days looking all serious to ask for my help in getting a rowdy group to leave from the bar. When we made it upstairs to my surprise it was my (now) husband and some friends.

I remember how much we laughed, and how embarrassed I was.

I think that is the moment I will remember when I think of you.

Goodbye Fran x

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of beautiful Fran. I was very lucky to have lived with Fran and Sue in Dublin where I got to really know her and I have great memories of that time. Fran was a beautiful lady with a huge smile and a warm fun loving presence.  

Thinking of Fran's husband and their beautiful Son and all of Frans family at this very sad time . 

I lit a pink candle in honour of Fran and his gorgeous soul and smile . 

I just can’t believe this news. Fran, I’m sure I speak for all of the Jamie’s Kingston crew when I say you started there as our boss but became our friend. You taught us all so much and for some of us you absolutely contributed to our careers now.

You were more than just a great leader, you were one in a million and we loved you.

You were so kind and thoughtful, never missed a birthday, and you had such a great sense of humour. Looking through old photos now has just reiterated that point even more.

Thinking of you Antonio and Giuseppe and all of your family and friends xxx

Rest in peace Fran 🤍

I'm so saddened to hear the tragic news of your passing, gone way too soon! Sending heartfelt condolences to family and friends who loved you so much. I won't forget what a exceptional person you was. I hope your soul has peace and our paths will cross in another life. 

Rest easy Fran 🙏🌹

To Fran's husband Antonio, son Giuseppe, family and friends.

You are all in my thoughts at this terribly sad time.

I lived with Fran in Melbourne and have many fond memories of her and remember how much fun we all had.

I'm heartbroken to hear this news. She was such a beautiful, kind, fun loving girl.

It was my pleasure to know you Fran and be your friend. Xx