Frances Bennett Deiss, 94, of Ocean Grove, formerly of Shrewsbury, died Tuesday January 11, 2011 at Manor by the Sea, Ocean Grove. As a young mother, Fran met Florence Bell Ilch and Mike Kennedy of Bellhaven Collie Kennels in Red Bank and subsequently founded Dusken Collie Kennels, where she made important contributions to the continued excellence of the breed. She served as an officer and show chairman of the Monmouth County Kennel Club and as a delegate to the AKC. Fran supported a number of animal welfare organizations including the Monmouth County SPCA, for years parading with adoptable dogs in downtown Red Bank. Prior to retiring in Ocean Grove in 1996, Fran was a long-term resident of Shrewsbury, and served on many municipal boards, commissions and organizations, as did her husband, Walter, originally of Bradley Beach. Fran was a member of the Shrewsbury Historical Society, Garden Club, and Mother's Club at Christ Church. Fran was an outstanding legal secretary and worked with Parsons, Labrecque, Conzona Combs, and Zager, Fuchs and Arnone.Before it was fashionable, Fran worked from home in order to provide unconditional support to her children and husband, tend to her beloved Collies, and garden, cook, bake, and sew, all with distinction. Fran was a lifelong learner and supporter of the arts. With daughter Meg, Fran discovered the joy of travel and together they visited Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Turkey, England, and Italy. In her fifties, Fran discovered ballroom dancing, which she adored. She was born in Asbury Park on September 2, 1916. Predeceased by her mother Louise, father Charles, brother Albert, aunts Annie and Flora, husband and son, Walter Sr. and Walter Jr. and survived by daughters Meg and Susan and her husband Barry and grandson Brooklyn. Burial is private. Plans for a celebration of life are pending. Donations in Fran's memory to the Monmouth County SPCA are welcome, as are gifts to animal welfare organizations of your choice.