Frances PHIPPS

End of an Arctic Aviation Era. In 1963 or 1964 I was stationed at Resolute Bay NWT as a Radio Operator with Transport Canada and was able to get to know Frances's husband Weldy.
In that time period the area was extremely isolated with no female genders within 1500 or so miles. Imagine my surprise when out walking one day to see TWO females walking across the tarmac towards me! It turned out to be Frances and Lorna DeBliquey who had flown up with Weldy. Condolences to the Family.

I have such great memories of Fran and Weldy, especially our trip from Hall Beach to Ottawa when Fran was expecting Teri - it was a delightful 3 day trip! We always had a room for Weldy and Fran in Igloolik and Frobisher Bay. Fran was a special woman.
Teri (Haining) Van Limbeek

God Bless each and every one of you. Franny will always be in our Hearts. Franny's laugh, and smile will keep the memories going for a very long time. We will miss you dearly. All My Love, Margie