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Jeanette Parks on 4 November, 2021 at 12:48pm

It’s been a year, but the wonderful memories we have of a beautiful lady will never leave us.
Our loving thoughts are with John and the family
Jeanette,Barry and family

Andrew, Natasha, Sophia & Zara on 4 November, 2021 at 8:21am

Dear Mum, Grand Ma, it's year today that you left us. You are always in our thoughts and conversations. The sadness of loss is diminished by the memories created while you were with us. Your love of cooking lives on in Zara, who you used to cook with. We wish you were still here for Sophia finishing Year 12 and Zara becoming a teenager.
Now you have Buddha by your side to keep you company.
Love Always
Andrew Natasha Sophia & Zara

Duncan Frame on 3 November, 2021 at 10:29pm

Tomorrow will mark 1 year since you physically left our lives but you live on in our hearts and minds every single day. You were the greatest Mum, Mother in law and Grandma we could ever have wished for. You taught all of us how to live a wonderful, happy and meaningful life, you were the role model we all aspire to be. Thank you once again for everything you taught me and all the love you gave to me, Denise, Alistair and Cameron. We all miss you terribly but are forever great full that we had you in our lives. All our love Duncan, Denise, Alistair and Cameron xxxx

John Frame on 3 November, 2021 at 11:10am

Darling Heather,
Twelve months have passed since you left us . It has been a difficult time for all of us, but your incredible strength in adversity has enabled me to continue without you. I miss you and your love and will never forget our time together. You took a lead in raising our three sons and supporting me. You are remembered by everyone as a wonderful mother, friend, midwife and nurse.
The passage of time does not diminish my love for you and all you brought to our 55 years of marriage. Your love, strength, sense of humor, cooking, parenting skills (and support for the Cats) will never be forgotten.
I love you and miss you, Heather.
John.

Anthony and Jodie on 13 November, 2020 at 6:41pm

Mr Frame (John). When I heard about Heather I messaged the boys saying that in the almost 40 years we’ve known your family I can genuinely say I never saw her without a smile, and she always had something nice to say. A lovely lady that will be missed by many. Regards Anthony, Jodie, Amelia and Chloe.

Donna Purdy on 13 November, 2020 at 4:31pm

Lots of lovely memories of Heather, she was a wonderful friend of our family, deepest sympathy to John and family at this sad time.
Donna, David, Charlie and William Purdy.

Kath Andrews on 13 November, 2020 at 2:19pm

Remembering Heather with love and respect as I joined Heather's service from my Maternity Services at Barwon Health. A woman who displayed excellent leadership and tender care as my Charge Midwife in the mid 1990s.
Sleep peacefully Heather. You were an amazing woman who lived life to the full.
Love, light and sympathy to John, the Frame family and extended family.
Kath and Greg Andrews and the Andrews Sisters
Sarah, Hannah (born on Heather's birthday), Grace and Beth xo

Wendy Donald on 13 November, 2020 at 2:08pm

Thinking of you at this very sad time. Heather was a beautiful lady and will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Heather

The Hewitt Family on 13 November, 2020 at 2:03pm

Sending our love to our beautiful friends Dunc, Denise, Al and Cam .. along with John, AFrame and Rohan. Much love to you all on the passing of a beautiful lady xxx Rae, Jase, Maddie, Harry and Jack xx

Sandy Morrison on 13 November, 2020 at 1:07pm

To John, your family and loved ones, on behalf of the Board, Executive and staff of BCYF, as well as at a personal level, passing on all our strength, support and deepest condolences to you at this very sad time.

Josh & Simone Parks on 13 November, 2020 at 12:37pm

Deepest condolences. Thinking of you all.
Love Josh, Simone, Keeley, Charlie and Lucy

Karen Graham on 13 November, 2020 at 11:47am

Sincere condolences to John and family on the loss of Heather. A wonderful and loving wife, mother and grandmother. So many cherished memories of a friendship that goes back over 50 years for my parents, Alan and Gwen. That happy, smiling face is how I remember Heather. She will be so greatly missed by all who knew her.

Lloyd and Faye Owen on 13 November, 2020 at 9:45am

Sincere condolences to you John and your family. Clearly a great partnership with Heather through challenging chosen careers and lives of service to others. Lloyd and Faye Owen

Lorraine Adamson on 11 November, 2020 at 6:55pm

Heartfelt condolences to John and family at this sad time. Although our time together was many years ago now, our friendship was cherished, with Heather remembered with great fondness as a vibrant and kind soul.

John Frame on 11 November, 2020 at 10:32am

In 1963 I accepted the invitation of a work colleague to go on a blind date with a trainee nurse from Geelong. It was the best decision that I ever made. The nurse that I met that night was Heather Higgins. Two years later we married. Now, almost 56 years later it is time to say "goodbye" to Heather.
Heather, you have given me a wonderful life. We have raised three sons, had successful and fulfilling professional lives and enjoyed our retirement.
Last week you told me that we had a fortunate life. You mentioned how proud you were of the boys who have become caring parents and
allowed us to be blessed with wonderful grandchildren. We spoke about the friendships that we made over the years and of how much you enjoyed y our nursing and midwifery training and careers. You also told me how grateful you are to the medical and nursing people who have looked after you - especially over the last three or four years. You particularly mentioned Ric. Milner, Deb. Harley, Philip Campbell, Damien Dowling, Gemma Strickland, Damien Holdaway and Tim O'Brien. You also wanted to make sure that I didn't forget the nurses and ward staff at St. John of God, Geelong who you described as friends as well as carers.
After your trip to the Royal Melbourne Hospital last week you made it clear that you were happy to remain in palliative care at St. John's and not to seek other treatment options. You were at peace with your decision. After all that you have been through, you'd had enough. It was the right decision.
My darling, I'm so sorry that we haven't been able to complete all that we wanted to do in recent years but your strength throughout all these adversities has inspired us all. I know that you sometimes didn't want to be called "strong" but you were. You have supported the boys and me in every way and always placed your needs below ours. I love you so very much and will miss you, your love and friendship and your cooking.
Thank you for everything Heather, I will never forget you. My life is empty without you.
John.

Leonie and Greg Thomson on 11 November, 2020 at 9:48am

Condolences to John and the family. We both have very fond memories of Heather who was a friendly happy person.

Jacquie and Bruce Dunlop on 10 November, 2020 at 3:45pm

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to John, Andrew, Duncan and Rohan, family and friends. Heather was my guiding midwife at a tough time, she was a brilliant and caring nurse but the fact we knew her made it even more special. I always loved our chats, laughs and her beautiful smile. I was blessed to have a long chat several months ago at the Epworth. The conversation was centred around my kids and my family. She was only concerned for others. Such a genuine and strong lady who we will miss very much x

John Conolan on Behalf of VicPol Veterans FB Page Members on 9 November, 2020 at 9:21am

Sincere condolences to John and Duncan on the death of your wife and mother Heather. We were all saddened to hear of the death of Heather John, many veteran members have expressed profound support for you John and Duncan at this very sad time. You have our support, deep feelings of loss and respect. I express my personal condolences also.

Robert Falconer on 8 November, 2020 at 9:28am

Heartfelt condolences to John and the extended family. We have very fond memories from the late 80's of a lovely, friendly and very supportive lady. Vale Heather. Bob & Sylvia Falconer

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