Frances Lewis Simpson, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 2, 2006. Frances was predeceased by her husband of 26 years, Louis H. Simpson, Jr. A loving mother and friend, she opened her heart and home to anyone that knew her.

She is survived by her five children: Louis H. (Trina) Simpson, III, Leslie A. (Pat) Bunnell, Deborah L. (John) Simpson-Olender, Jeffrey L. (Brenda) Simpson and Frances E. (Mark) Georgiades; four grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Kimberly, Michael, and Robert; her sister, Marion L. (Richard) Merrill; her nephew, Richard Merrill and her niece Susan Merrill Gray. She will be missed by all.

Services: 5:00pm Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 2:00-5:00pm Thursday prior to the services.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to Syracuse Home Foundation, 7740 Meigs Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027-9757.