Frances Elizabeth

AHS & Beenleigh Train Line Forever! ❤️❤️❤️ Fran, I will never forget our time at high school, all the fun & mischief we had on the train & school dances! You will be dearly missed by all who knew you, may you rest in peace until we meet again 🌸 xoxo

You will always be our light, laughter and diamond in the sky

Dear Franny,
I will always remember how your smile would light up the room.

A life taken far too soon. Rest in peace Francis. Xo

Frances you were one of a kind! So vivacious kind and generous to a fault. Every thought of you is seeing your beautiful smile and cheeky grin. In the short time of knowing you I have so many beautiful memories and I wish we could have made so many more with our plans to travel. I’m so going to miss listening to you talk excitedly about your engagement to David and finally getting a ring. There was never a dull moment around you. The most amazing souls get taken from our lives way too soon. Rest in peace our beautiful angel. 🌸💕

Those we love never truly leave us — beautiful Frances lives on, always near, always loved!

My experience of Frances was of a Mother who deeply loved Olivia, Sebastian and Alessia. A woman who was not angered by life's trials, but was bewildered and confused by things that weren't aligned with living in a loving way. She was consistently warm and always trying to work out the right thing to do, even when faced with the seemingly impossible dilemmas that life can throw at us.
I'm certain that her concern now would be for the welfare of her children, and her fiancee David T, as well as those closest to her.
I hope people pull together and show grace , kindness and love in tribute as a lasting legacy. My deepest condolences to those closest to Frances. 🌷

Frances and David visited us in Munich, Germany, over a year ago. They had come for Oktoberfest, and we spent almost a week together, visiting various typical Bavarian places and taking a trip to the mountains and to our home. I often think back on those days. David and Frances were so happy, and she had an extremely positive attitude that inspired us all. She also kept in touch with me and sent me photos. We are deeply shocked and wish her children and David strength to find a way to get through this. Our heartfelt condolences.

I met David with Frances in London, and it was truly lovely to see them both so happy together. We spoke about their wonderful travels across Europe, and it was clear how much joy those experiences have brought them.

I’ve known David for many years, and seeing him so content with Frances means a great deal — moments of genuine happiness are precious in this world.

Sending all my very best to David, Frances, and both of their families. Thinking of you all from across the miles

I met Frances and David Taplin just recently at my house for my baby shower. Jack had told me all about Fran and always expressed how dear friends they were, going way back to school years. Fran and David were always so kind to us and the love they had for each other radiated well and truly. What warms my heart is knowing how well David looked after Fran. Fran often sent phots to Jack showing the mountains of roses she received when in hospital and all the amazing travels they were together. Really sharing her excitement and happiness to us. Truly a dream couple. My deepest sympathy goes to David and Frans family. Im so sorry 😞

I have known David for over 20 years and had never seen him so happy the last time he visited me with Francis in LA. Francis had such a bubbly and cheeky energy and it was obvious how much she adored David. Was so great to spend some time with them and hear all about their travels.. I'd been watching all their trips and exploits on FaceBook and they both seemed soo happy to have found each other and living life to the fullest.. One questions why these things happen in life but I'm sure she will be sorely missed and I feel deeply for my good friend David and Francis's children who I'm sure are feeling it the worst.. May she rest in peace

Franny 🌸. A warm, bubbly little pocket rocket - they were my first thoughts when I met you. Your warmth continued in all our conversations and messages. I found you to be a bit of an enigma. You cared deeply for others and looked for the good, even when people or situations were tough. Your love for your babes was ever present in our conversations along with the possibilities of what the future could bring, including your excitement for what was to come for you and Tappy (amongst animal sitting, travel plans and house updates - none of which I could keep up with). It is hard to reconcile the fact that none of that is possible for you now. You leave behind so much to be realised, discovered, mended and experienced. It is heartbreaking and so so sad that you’re gone Franny. I am sad.

It warmed my heart when Frances would talk about her love for David. She thought the world of him.

Dearest Franny,
It’s been many years since we worked together, but I’ll never forget how much you made the office a fun and interesting place to be. You were so welcoming, funny, warm and friendly. You would bustle in and out, always looking fashionable and beautiful.
I never tired of your stories, whether they were about Sooty, your children or everything else in between. Over time, you became so much more than a co-worker. You became a friend, someone whose presence I truly looked forward to each day. You were so full of life, so vivacious and cheeky, a true free spirit… I couldn’t help but be pulled into your orbit.
I know how much you loved your children, and I am so incredibly saddened that someone so young, a mother like myself, is gone. Your life has been cut far too short, my friend. I will cherish the memories of our times together. You will forever be in my thoughts.

I truly wish I had spoken to you that last time.
Rest peacefully Franny XXX

A couple of pics with the office girls also - Mel & Zoe x

Hello luv ,
You helped me in our business, you were in the crew of people I first met when I moved to Australia 25 yrs ago, I was at your wedding , you ate in my restaurant, you stayed at my BnB on the Gold Coast, we all went to the races together back in the day and you called me at odd times for chats knowing I would probably be up ..
You were a great friend and very funny too
Still can’t believe it
I’ll miss you
Love Rich and Liz

Franny, you will always be missed. It breaks my heart knowing I won’t see you or hear your voice again.

We met as teenagers in 1996, and from that very first moment, we connected. You were full of life, deeply kind, and so wonderfully you.

You had a rare gift, you made people feel welcome, seen, and loved. You also had the greatest sense of humour. And you were one tough egg, always finding the positive in any situation.

You faced life with strength and optimism, even through years of health challenges. You truly believed you would get through whatever came your way.

You are rare, irreplaceable, and of immeasurable value to my heart, and to the hearts of so many others.

You had a beautiful way of bringing people together. You arrived with warmth, laughter, and generosity, and you made everyone feel welcome. You were thoughtful in everything you did.

You will always be one of my greatest and most meaningful friends, and I will carry your memory with me for the rest of my life.

We will all miss you so much, and your memory will never fade.

With love, rest peacefully, darling Frances.

With love,
Jack, Triin, Reef and Elijah 🌸 💜

Frances you & I were supposed to see each other today. Today Franny. I have thought of you from early in the morning & now late at night as I try to think of what to write. I really wish we could have had one more Franny/Josie hug. One more chance for the shared understanding conversations that filled our unconditional friendship time. Writing this knowing you are not here hurts because you are loved & missed. Please know I & others tried. One spark of joy is that I know you also wanted more time to talk. I know this because you messaged me on Friday the 9th January at 8.39am while we were one hour ahead on our cruise near Mystery Island. I am glad that you wanted me to know that you listened to the Cairns shell I gave you when we last saw each other on November 16th 2025. Your final message said thank you with your signature capital letter F, pink flower & heart.
Am sad that your short life now stretches into eternity. Your brightness, beautiful smile & style would light up a room & street when we first met. As a young mum life & love with Olivia or Live as you also called her brought the happiest moments with Dave. I remember how much love was shared with Dave or Papa Z who loves his family. Memories & photos of time together with your babes were your happiest. I promised you that they will know the Frances I knew & know now & that you love them so much it hurts. You want them to be happy. It is 11.11pm at night now. I am tired after getting off our cruise & having George become unwell. Den & I love you & Dave both as dear friends & will always be there for your family. You were so happy when Den & I were married. You set me up to Dropbox with a folder full of beautiful wedding photos that you both took. So many photos are our favourites. One of my favourite memories is of you dressed beautifully as my 'something blue' friend at our wedding. Den & I loved times with Dave, you & your trifecta three playfully swimming & enjoying time in Port Douglas. It is the place Dave lovingly proposed to you & where Den & I started our honeymoon with you guys cooking us breakfast! We will write your name in the sand next time our family is there. On other trips we remember Sebastian gave the best hugs & smiles. Olivia was the best big sister. Dave just loved being a dad. You picked my brains wanting to know more about Early Childhood development & education as you both chose where to start their kindy & school journey. You & Dave were parents who taught your children so much through travelling this beautiful world. When Alessia arrived meeting her in the hospital was wonderful. I was so happy that you were blessed with another baby. She is joy & playfulness & our George had so much fun playing in a tent in the backyard with her. All three are so loved. Will think of you on your birthday & on my 4th July birthday. You loved organising celebrations as I share the same birthday as your Dad. You often said he was your rock & that you love him so much. We spoke of travelling to New York one day to celebrate. I will remember you Franny whenever I come to Brisbane. Am so sad that my next trip will be to celebrate your short, startling life. I will imagine you are at a beautiful beach peacefully finding sea shells to listen to for your beloved three babes. May there always be sunrise or sunset light surrounding you in heaven as you go for your walks my friend. Xx

Frances… I still remember the elegant way your Grandmother would say it —slow, graceful, full of love. Even after all these years, I never stopped saying it the same way, not sure you noticed.

You were a force—intense, blunt as hell, cheeky as sin, and so real that most people didn’t know what to do with you at first. But once they got past the edges, they couldn’t look away. I was one of the lucky ones who got to stay close for 35 years.

We lived a literal hockey field away, but you’d still call and go “you coming over?” because walking to mine was apparently too much effort 😂. The plovers in spring that would swoop and attack us on the way through—every year without fail. And that time when we were 11, waiting at my front for your dad to pick you up… you climbed into the wrong car, started shoving the random guy’s stuff aside like you owned it, only to hear “Who are you?!” We bolted out laughing our heads off, classic us.

We’d chat for hours on the landline—my dad threatening to “surgically remove it from my ear” if I didn’t get off because someone might need to call. Those long talks, the best and the worst times, the chaos we survived, the way you told me the truth straight, no filter, and still made me laugh while doing it. You stood by me when I needed it most, helped me find words for my dad’s eulogy when I couldn’t speak them myself. You were family—your dad canoeing the Brisbane Valley 100 with us, those weekends on the river swimming, soaking in the sun, feeling free in nature. Those moments live in me still, just like you do.

I’m sad in ways I can’t fully describe yet, but I’m also so grateful for every cheeky, intense, beautiful second we shared.

You’ll always be the whisper on my lips in quiet moments and the joy that sneaks into my heart when I remember your laugh.

Rest easy, beautiful friend. You were one of a kind.
All my love, always,
Renee

I miss and love you, Franny. RIP my beautiful friend. Until we meet again 💔❤️

You lit up my life. The laughter and joy we shared are memories I’ll cherish forever. A kind and generous soul who would always go out of her way to help her friends. Strong willed, with the most beautiful cheeky smile that I will forever hold close to my heart.

I’ll never forget the day I met you at your job interview, still wearing braces with that cute grin on your face. I knew you were special from the moment we met.

As a mother, you adored and loved your children, always sharing all the things you loved about them. They meant the world to you.
Leni ❤️

My darling beautiful November-twin Franny. We met at the age of two and while we didn’t catch up often, you were always in my thoughts. In fact, just today I was thinking of you before I saw this. I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you more. I’ll always love you my beautiful friend. You deserved so much more in this life. Georgie xx

I am devastated and struggling to find the words, when I was only speaking to you the other week💔.

You were such a bright light, full of life, love and energy, and an incredible Mum who lived for her kids.

Knowing you since primary school makes this loss even harder to comprehend.

My heart is shattered for your family and for Tappy.

You will be loved, missed, and remembered always Fran.

Fly high my beautiful friend.🤍

Nettie xx

Franny, you were truly larger than life.

Strong, head-strong, and unapologetically yourself from the time we were teenagers.
A bit of a rebel back then, and always someone who left a mark on the people around her.

I’m so grateful for the memories and for you welcoming me into your life Franny.

As for your whole beautiful family, I hold so much love for you Franny.

Gone, but never to be forgotten.