Peacefully, with family by her side, in Toronto at age 81. Fondly remembered by children Jessica Runge (Arthur Cormack) and Denis McKim (Sarah Isbister), grandchildren Zachary and Zoë Cormack, and sister Katherine. Predeceased by spouse David McKim, brother William, and parents Samuel and Roberta. Missed by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A devoted and accomplished teacher and scholar, Fran taught for many years at York University/Atkinson College, and made important contributions to her fields of expertise: medieval literature, nineteenth-century women writers, and children’s literature; as well as to the Journal of Canadian Woman Studies/cf and Inanna Publications. Author of several academic and literary works, and a lifelong lover of animals, Fran was generous, determined, kind, funny, clever, modest, gentle, loving, and loyal. A celebration of her life will be held at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church (427 Bloor St. W., Toronto) on Saturday April 16, 2022 at 10:30am, private burial to follow at Toronto Necropolis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Wildlife Federation or Inanna Publications.