In memory of someone special
Frances passed away on Thursday May 8, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Frances was an international level gymnast, and she always worked to maintain that physical edge that empowered her fight. Frances' medical staff were constantly amazed at what she was able to endure and how she was able to bounce back from each stage of treatment.
Please join Frances in fostering research that will help better understand the nature of this terrible disease. Frances was adamant that she would not put people out in having to travel all the way to the east coast of Australia just for her funeral. I know that many of you would have without question.
Let's honour her last wishes and her life by letting others know the messages associated with the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
Frances touched so many people in all of the facets of her sporting and professional lives. Please share a special memory, photo or donation in commemoration of Frances' life through this page.
Please also visit Frances' webpage which is being changed to a virtual memorial & celebration of her life. There you will be able to interact with other friends and colleagues across the sports, industries, and professions that she became involved and or "embedded" in. It is hard to believe that she is not still with us.
Contributions made will go directly to ACRF, giving scientists access to the cutting-edge technology and equipment they need to find new and improved ways to prevent, detect and treat ALL types of cancer.
Click 'donate' to make a secure online contribution in memory of Frances. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and will help us achieve a world without cancer.
Thank you so much for your support.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Sharon Egan
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Janice Bosher
France’s, you will be missed my dear friend, not only in the gymnastic world, but as a dear family friend.
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Anonymous
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Deborah Healey
Frances you were a great friend and a sunny inspiration. A very talented and skilful woman ahead of her time!
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Jan & Alf Irvine
Frances contribution to Probus much appreciated a sad day our condolences
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Robyn Bray
You are forever in my heart Frances. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend
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Peter Napper And Carol Smee
dear friend, greatly missed by carol and peter
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Lesa Straker
I will forever be grateful for you Frances. You were my once in a lifetime inspiring mentor, "my special work mum". Walks along the sand will hold an extra special place in my heart x
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Lesley Sala
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Forster District Combined Probus
In loving memory of our past president and valued committee member who will be sadly missed
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Anonymous
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Frances Crampton
I will forever miss you until we meet again on the sandy shores of that beautiful beach you have gone to. So much to talk about still! Love you my darling friend
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Carole & Sybil Peel & Turner
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Anonymous
you are in a betterplace
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Elizabeth Holder
An inspirational woman
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Gerry Fogarty
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Anonymous
I will miss you Frances - you have been a great friend and mentor. Such a small person who was larger than life. Your generosity, unselfishness, and dedication to others will always be remembered. You are in my heart always.
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Selwyn Williams
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Marilyn & Richard Preston
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Colleen Cornelius
In loving memory of a dear friend.
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Jacquelene & Kevin Costello
You were an inspiration that helped me grow 🦋
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What a rich and exceptional life you lived, Frances. So many people’s lives you’ve touched. Rest in peace.