Frances McQuiggin:
CLASS OF 1970
Gordon Bell High SchoolClass of 1970
Winnipeg, MB
Glenwood Elementary SchoolClass of 1967
Winnipeg, MB
Glenlawn Collegiate InstituteClass of 1967
Winnipeg, MB
Isbister Elementary SchoolClass of 1964
Winnipeg, MB
John M. King SchoolClass of 1964
Winnipeg, MB
Frances's Story
Life
My dad, mom, brother and I arrived in Canada, from Italy, in 1952. We have lived in Wpg., the whole time. I had a very happy childhood and teenage years. I went a little crazy from the ages of 17- 22, but, I have no regrets. It made me the person I am today. I met my husband when I was 24, got married at 32 and had a child at 35 but, that's how my life is and I wouldn't change it. I was not ready for any committments earlier in my life. My husband is a fun guy who loves to cook, and my son makes me proud and happy everyday. He is truly a nice young man, and got married to his soul mate, Sandra, in 2016. I am happy, and still have alot of fun living my life. I also have been a licensed Marriage Commisioner for 5 years now. It is great performing the ceremonies and meeting all the nice people I have "married". I am semi retired, working 3 days a week. My mom passed in '02 and my dad in 2018 at 101 years old. My son and I traveled to northeastern Italy and Slovenia, in May of 2019, to scatter some of my dad's ashes there. It was a wondrrful trip, and so nice to reconnect with cousins in both countries. I love to read, go to movies (spooky ones), walk, bake, listen to music (all kinds) and spend time with friends. ...Expand for more
I have alot of very good memories of my school years, other students and teachers.
School
I quit school after grade 10 and went back a year later, but, I dropped out never finishing grade 11. I was too interested in socializing and partying than learning and studying at that time in my life. I had 2 teachers that stand out for me. One was my old homeroom teacher grade 9 (I believe) and that was Mr. Gaston. He was such a nice man. I had an English teacher who made Shakespear fun! I can't remember his name anymore, but, he was fairly young. I now wish I would have stuck it out and graduated with my friends. I travelled and had some real scum jobs along the way... I eventually smartened up, got my GED. I was lucky enough to get a job at a day care...which I never thought was where I would end up. I then went to R.R.C. and got my qualifications for a E.C.E., then took U of M courses for directors. I love it, or I wouldn't still be in the field after 46 years! The scum jobs made me appreciate what I had!
If anyone has a connection to where I could get my hands on Gordon Bell year books, please inbox me. I lost mine over the years and would love to get copies. I'll have to figure out what years I want. Thank you all!
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