It is with great sadness and loss that the Renaissance Pleasure Faire must announce the sudden and tragic passing of Frieda Paras-Jones, Costume Designer, loving wife, dear friend and long-time member of our Faire family. She passed away peacefully late yesterday afternoon after lying down for a nap. Her influence and vision for the Faire was second-to-none and will be whole-heartedly missed. Guy, Frieda's husband, has expressed his gratitude in the support offered. At this time, he is focusing on the necessary arrangements. There will be a private service for family only, but there will be a memorial service at the Northern California Faire this fall and we will certainly have a memorial at the 2011 Renaissance Pleasure Faire. Guy has asked that during this difficult period that he not receive any phone calls or flowers. Please wait until he contacts you or reaches out through a message from us. At this time, all the family has been notified. You are now invited to express publicly on Facebook or other forums your feelings of loss and memories of this wonderful, beautiful, creative woman who we dearly loved. Andrew Elkins
From Michelle: I have just gotten off the phone with Guy Jones, needless to say he is both exhausted and devastated. He asked me to tell you what transpired, that way everyone would know and no one would need to ask. They went shopping today for fabrics and merchandise for the Pirate Festival this weekend. Coming home Frieda lay down for a nap, she simply never woke up. This has been more than just traumatic for Guy, it is heartbreaking and a life changing experience. He will not be going to Pirate Festival, but he appreciates your efforts to help on his behalf. They have just left with Frieda, this is already more than he can bear at this time. Please wait until he contacts you, or sends a message through me. Her service will be for Family only and he will hold a Memorial for Frieda at Northern Faire in the Fall. She will be missed! An Intelligent, Funny and very Creative Woman, and Guy’s wife whom he dearly loved. - Michelle
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