Frances Mary Arnold

December  17th, 1944 December  27th, 2024
Longwood Florida
Frances Mary Arnold

A beautiful soul, deeply loved and dearly missed.

Obituary

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Frances Mary Arnold. Fran departed this world on December 27, 2024, just ten days after celebrating her 80th birthday. The day after her birthday, Fran suffered a fall which resulted in a Traumatic Brain Injury.  Within a few days, we were faced with the heartbreaking decision of placing Fran in Hospice Care.

Born on December 17th, 1944, in Oneida, NY, Fran was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, Mema, family member, and friend who left an indelible mark on all who knew her.  Fran was predeceased by Kenneth M Arnold (son), Marion R Leonard (mother), John R Arnold (husband), and John W Fennell (partner). Fran is survived by Daniel J Arnold (son), Mary P Dickson (daughter), four grandchildren: Matthew S Dickson, Nicole M Dickson, Dylan R Arnold, Bryan P Arnold, Kaelani R Zayas (great-grandchild), Shirley A Vadala (sister), two nieces, three great nieces, three great nephews, along with numerous other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.  Fran also remained close to her in-laws, always treating them as blood relatives.

Fran graduated from Oneida High School, Suny @Morrisville, NY (AS Degree), Advent Health University (AS Degree), Orlando Technical College and various other educational programs. Professionally, Fran began her career as an accountant after graduating from college. After moving to Florida, she became a Certified Residential Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, Certified General Contractor, Certified SBCC Building Inspector, Certified U.S. Veterans Plans Examiner, Licensed Real Estate Broker, and Licensed Mortgage Broker. Furthermore, she pursued a career in nursing, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Registered Nurse, which gave her the ability to take care of her mother in her later years, 

As a family historian, she maintained the family trees for her relatives Anna Stabb Brown, Donald Stabb, Marion Nadeau Leonard, Lee O Nadeau, Harriet Nadeau Eckhard, Helena and Robert Arnold. Family was the most important thing in her life, followed by a love for learning and her professions. Although Fran will be deeply missed by her family and friends, she will never be forgotten!


A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 875 Oak Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.  

Timeline

1944
December 17th
Birth of Fran Arnold
Frances Mary Arnold is born.  Little did the world know.....  
Oneida, NY
1962
June 24th
Graduated High School
Graduated from Oneida High School
Oneida, NY
1964
June 17th
Associate In Applied Science Degree
Received her AS Degree from SUNY
Oneida, NY
1964
August 28th
Birth of Kenneth Michael Arnold
The birth of Fran's 1st son Kenny
Oneida, NY
1966
February 22nd
Birth of Daniel J Arnold
The birth of Fran's 2nd son Danny
Oneida, NY
1968
November 15th
Birth of Mary Paula Arnold (Dickson)
The birth of Fran's 3rd child, and only daughter Mary
Oneida, NY
1982
Real Estate Broker License
One of Fran's many professional accomplishments: Becoming a Real Estate Broker 
Orlando, FL
1983
March 11th
Building Contractor License
Fran earned her Florida Building Contractors License
Orlando, FL
1984
February 11th
Building Inspector License
Fran earned her Florida Building Contractors License
Orlando, FL
1985
March 7th
Residential Contractor License
Fran earned her Florida Residential Building Contractors License
Orlando, FL
1987
March 16th
General Contractor License
Fran earned her Florida General Contractors License
Orlando, FL
1990
June 28th
Fran's 1st grandson!
Matthew Scott Dickson is born!
Sanford, FL
1992
September 25th
Fran has another grandson!
Dylan Robert Arnold is born!
New Windsor, NY
1993
January 29th
Certified Medical Assistant
Another one of Fran's professional achievements: Becoming a nurse.
Orlando, FL
1993
March 8th
Fran's 1st granddaughter!
Nicole Marie Dickson is born!
Sanford, FL
1993
May 24th
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fran became a Nursing Assitant
Orlando, FL
1996
May 5th
Associate of Science in Nursing
Fran earned an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree
Orlando, FL
1997
June 4th
Fran's 3rd grandson!
Bryan Patrick Arnold is born!
New Windsor, NY
2020
June 25th
Fran's 1st great-granddaughter!
Kaelani Rose Zayas is born!
Altamonte Springs, FL

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January 14, 2025
Great neighbor, we shared a love of plants and animals. When we lived next to her for many years, we always had great conversations about everything. She dearly loved that Paula had the same name as her daughter. On Facebook, she liked every photo I ever posted. I always knew when she was online! R.I.P
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Mary Paula Dickson
Matthew S Dickson
Nicole M Dickson
Daniel J Arnold
Dylan Arnold
Bryan Arnold
Kenneth Arnold
Shirley 
Mary Paula Dickson
Matthew S Dickson
Nicole M Dickson
Daniel J Arnold
Dylan Arnold
Bryan Arnold
Kenneth Arnold
Frances Arnold

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Please join us to celebrate the life of Fran.  We will come together to remember and pay tribute to the wonderful person she was. While we mourn the loss of our dear Fran, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy she brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 22, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 875 Oak Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.

Location
Central Church of Christ
875 Oak Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.
Date/time
February 22, 2025
2 to 4 pm
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