Frances M. Kretchmer
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Frances M. Kretchmer, 78, of Coatesville, passed away on Friday November 7, 2008 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of the late Paul H. Kretchmer who died in 2001. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Woodward Goss.
Frances was an area resident all her life. She graduated in 1951 from the Coatesville Hospital School of Nursing and was employed for 40 years as a registered nurse retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Coatesville, the Coatesville Senior Center and a life member of the Coatesville Hospital Alumni Assoc.
Frances is survived by three sons; Barry L. Kretchmer and wife Janet of Gap, Pa., Gary L. Kretchmer and wife Ruth of Honey Brook, Pa. and Larry M. Kretchmer of Coatesville, five grandchildren and two sisters; Ruth Dance of Coatesville and S. Rebecca Goss of Toms River, NJ.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 2:00pm from the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave. Coatesville, PA 19320 followed by interment at the Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the church from 1:00pm to the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sorry for your loss
Barry and Janet-I saw your mom had passed away and wanted to let you know that I am very sorry.Barry you were alway such a kind and caring person,and I'm sure your mom is one reason for that. I never knew your mom,but just knowing you was enough.Hope you remember who I am (when you and Janet worked at what is now Jennersville Regional Hospital). I'm sure your family is quite grown up by now.Take care of each other and again I'm sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family.
Gary, Ruth and Family We are
Gary, Ruth and Family
We are very sorry about your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. We're sure she'll always be there for you, watching from the Heaven Above. Physically, she's not with you any longer but her soul will always be with you. She will be your Guardian Angel.
Anything we can do, let us know.
Carlos, Carmen & Family
thinking of you all
I just want you to know that my heart is with all of you and your families
I understand what you are going through at this time. Losing your mother
is a pain that doesn't go away but does ease some. Our mother's are the ones who are always there for us and would do anything for us.
The Bible promises us that there will be a resurrection and at Revelation
21: verses 3 and 4 it says "that God will reside with us and we will be
his people and he will wipe every tear from our eyes and death will be
no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pay be anymore, the former things have passed away.
Until that time may all of your wonderful memories of your parents bring you comfort. Your mom loved to read like I do and when my husband was the Borough Road Foreman she would send me lots of books and magazines to read.
You were blessed to have her as a mother.
I always think of what nice boys you were when you were little. She did a good job raising you. Sincerely and with love, Jeanne Taylor Gill Compton
My heart is with you!
Barry, Gary and Larry,
I am sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a wonderful person who loved her family, and was there to help anyone out. It was a joy to have her as my Aunt. I remeber all those fun times we had as kids at the family reunions at your parents house. Those memories will be with me forever.
Your mother had a special gift of helping others and taking care of those in need at the hospital. Your mother was a great nurse.
I know times will be hard but remember all those memories that the three of you have and that will help you get through your pain and in time you will heal. Just keep in mind that your mother will always be watching and guide you and will be looking down from Heaven.
Love always your cousin Kathy and my husband David as well as my children Philip, Tony, Chrissy and Tiffany.
Gary and Family-
Gary and Family- So sorry to hear about your mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you. To see what kind of man Gary is says a lot about his mother, and the kind of family you have. She raised a great man who has a great deal of faith and is the kind of guy I would like my two sons to grow up and be like. Stay strong and know now she is in a better place and will be forever loved and greatly missed.