Francine I. Heaton Obituary

The memory of Francine I. Heaton of New Market, Maryland, who passed away on March 18, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis A. McDonald and C. Isabelle McDonald. She is survived by: her husband Ronald L. Heaton; her siblings, Mary Ann Rankin and Tim McDonald; her children, Michael Heaton (Trina) and Laura Garner (Rob); and her grandchildren, Kurtis Heaton, Jacob Heaton, Grace Heaton, Olivia Heaton, Chance Garner, Isabelle Garner and Noah Garner. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes (106 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church (4103 Prices Distillery Rd, Ijamsville, MD 21754). A burial will be held on Monday, March 24th 2025 at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery (515 S Market St, Frederick, MD 21701).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Francine's name may be made to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org.