Dear Family and Friends of Frances,
In honor of Frances’ yorzeit
Michael Philip Davis has announced a memorial service
to be officiated by Cantor and Rabbi Jill Hausman
on
11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
at
The Actors’ Temple
Congregation Ezrath Israel
339 West 47th Street, New York
Dearest Frances, No matter where you are, the date only means one thing to me, and that is celebrating the day you were born, came into our world, and gave us such joy. You were an angel here on earth, and while we had you with us, you gave a variety of gifts every day that you lived. We applaud you, standing on our feet, yelling, Brava, until we are exhausted, living more full lives because of the sheer breath of your talents. We miss you. As for me, you are on my shoulder every day. I speak to you and sing to you, we play our instruments for you, but mostly, we miss your physical presence. May you find peace where you are, enjoying stretchies, ice cream (Italian style of course), and old musicals (perhaps you are singing with the original casts of many of our favorites). With love forever, Cheryl
I was a classmate of Fran’s from Central School, Ladue Jr High and Ladue High School. We were in Choraliers and Chorale together. I am greatly saddened by her passing. The Ladue High School Dad’s Club, of which I am a member, has decided to sponsor the Frances H. Ginsberg Vocal Music Scholarship. This will be given annually to a Ladue vocal music student to be selected by the vocal music teacher. I know that Fran would be proud, honored and humbled by this gesture. My deep condolences to her family. I feel I am a better person because Fran was in my life. Howard Tash
Memorial Service Delayed Until Tuesday 28th due to Snow Emergency (previously scheduled on Monday)
Dear Friends, The memorial service for Frances will be held at the Jewish Plaza Chapel, 91st & Amsterdam, NY, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28. There will be a funeral service at Cypress Hills Cemetery, and then a reception to follow.
I will be posting a notice about another memorial service in Frances’ honor, which will be held in approximately 30 days. Thank you for sharing your hearts and your love for Frances here.
Caleb Ginsberg, Frances’ nephew, started a charity two years ago in honor of Frances’ courageous fight. Donations in Frances’ name can be made, in lieu of flowers, to: Motivating Miles Foundation, 6 Foundry Street, Amherst, NH 03031 www.motivatingmiles.org Tax ID#: 27-0353582. Love to all, Cheryl
Dear Friends, It is with a sad heart that I share with you this morning that at 6:30 a.m., Frances quietly passed into God’s hands. Our sweet angel, although Jewish, loved the Christmas holiday and all the songs that brought people together. Her passing on Christmas Eve day will forever have a special meaning for me: her exuberance for life and her joy at seeing the world decorated in angels, her favorite symbol of hope. I extend my deepest condolences to her family and family of friends who cherished this amazing, talented and spirited lady. Our Frances will be sorely missed. We will be connected forever by our love for Frances; each one of us has been touched and moved by her magnificent being. My love, Cheryl
Dear Friends, Thank you for your continued comments and prayers for Frances. Her dear friends, Vardit Duse, Hagai and Jinah Kamil, and Michael Davis are with her for many many hours each day. Vardit reports that Frances is on morphine which keeps the pain at bay. Although Frances is no longer eating, she wakes every so often to let Vardit know she is aware of her presence. Frances’ Rabbi has been to see her and no plans for her passing have been made. As a matter of fact, Frances’ outlook is that she can recover from this and will NOT talk about death! We can all pray for a miracle during this holiday season, surely she is deserving, our sweet voiced angel. My love, Cheryl
Frances is now back in the United States, suffering from a long battle with ovarian cancer, first diagnosed in 2007, which spread to her spine and now her brain. She currently resides at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale, NY. If you would like to leave a message for Frances, what she has meant to you or words of encouragement, please use this blog. I will make sure she hears your comments. With love, Cheryl (friend and web administrator)
