Notifications

No notifications
We will send an invite after you submit!

Grace's obituary

On the morning of November 29, 2022, Grace Frances Wier (Fran) died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 98 (what would have been 99 on December 30, 2022). She was living at and being cared for by the staff at Sunnybrook Hospital Veterans Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Fran was born in Calgary, Alberta, daughter to Ethel and John. She completed her degree in physiotherapy from the University of Toronto after which she worked with veterans from WWII, as well as patients attending the Donwood Foundation Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre. She was married to Stew Wier for 51 years and together raised their two sons, John and Scott in the Toronto community of Leaside. Fran was an extreme socialite, garnering a wide array of friends from various parts of the world. She was known for never missing or being late for a social event, occasionally lambasting more than one officer who stopped her for speeding to whatever function she felt trumped the rules of the road. She is predeceased by her husband Stew, and her eldest son John. She is survived by her youngest son Scott, his wife Candida, their children, Adam and Danielle, her nephew Terry, nieces, Pat and Bonnie, and nephews-in-law, Murray and Victor. A special thanks to the staff at Sunnybrook’s Veterans Centre for the outstanding care provided. A private memorial service will be planned at a future date. The family, in addition to being thankful, requests that any flowers or other gifts of condolence be directed to: donate.Sunnybrook.ca and select Veterans Program.  

Print this obituary

Order a beautiful PDF you can print and save or share.

Want to stay updated?

Get notified when new photos, stories and other important updates are shared.
Flower

Send flowers

Share your sympathy. Send flowers from a local florist to Grace's family or funeral.
Helping hands

Add to her legacy

Please consider a donation to any cause of your choice.

Memories & condolences

Dear Scott, Candida and family,

It was with great sorrow that we said goodbye to our lifelong dear friend “Fran”.   She …

Dear Scott, Candida and family,

It was with great sorrow that we said goodbye to our lifelong dear f…

Dear Scott, Candida and family,

It was with great sorrow that we …

Dear Scott, Candida, Adam and Danielle - I feel so fortunate that an advertisement in the Globe and Mail brought Fran a…
Dear Scott, Candida, Adam and Danielle - I feel so fortunate that an advertisement in the Globe and…
Dear Scott, Candida, Adam and Danielle - I feel so fortunate tha…

Share your memories

Post a photo, tell a story, or leave your condolences.

Get grief support

Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity.
×

Stay in the loop

Grace "Fran" Wier