hear the pipes are calling Loudly.... FRANKO, Laura Louise With great sadness we announce the passing of Laura Louise Franko on August 16, 2020, after 95 years of excellent health. Ernie passed away on August 14 after a long battle with cancer, which he fought to the bitter end....Lois Blanchard Noble passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2020, at the Vancouver General Hospital. Jack was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, on August 19th, 1931. "The mind is like a parachute - it only works when it's open."