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Frances Case Obituary

Case, Frances W. HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Frances W. Case died Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Born in Albany, N.Y., Fran was a past member of the Albany Board of Realtors and the Albany Gardening Club. As an advocate for higher education, she established the Forrest N. Case Jr. Memorial Scholar-ship Fund at Albany Law School in honor of her late husband. After permanently locating to Hilton Head Island, Fran became involved in several political, civic, and social organizations including WOW, SHARE and Friends of Beaufort County Library. Fran was a patron of the arts whose love for family, friends, travel and adventure endeared her to many. Frances is survived by her sons, William (Cathy) Haders-beck of Schenectady, N.Y., Joe Hadersbeck of Albany; daughter, Christine of Syracuse, N.Y.; brother, John F. Watkins of Clifton Park, N.Y.; sisters, Teresa (Frank) Kosinski of Pa., Anne (Dean) Poli of Mass.; her beloved grandsons, Will and Lucas; several beloved nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church on Saturday, December 1 at 2 p.m. Interment will be held privately. The family suggests and would appreciate in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27, 2007.

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FRANK KOSLOW

February 16, 2024

I KNEW THE ENTIRE WATKINS FAMILY. FRAN WAS A GREAT LADY AND FUN TO BE WITH. REST IN PEACE FRAN AND MAY GOD WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS

FRANK M KOSLOW

May 18, 2023

I NEW FRAN AND THE WATKINS FAMILY FROM ELIZABETH STREET FRAN WAS A DELIGHTFUL PERSON . MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD WELCOME HER WITH OPEN ARMS

Gail Patterson

November 29, 2007

Quite a pleasure to know Mrs. Frances (Case) through her husband Forrest Case, I have delightful memories. God Bless and embrace ...

John Giroux

November 28, 2007

Dear Christine and Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Jean Senecal (chelstowski)

November 28, 2007

Our family will never be the same without our Aunt Fran. A women who loved life, was very generous and extremely honest, especially when you were wearing something that looked terrible on you. She always kept you in check. I loved being around her. I will never for get the summer we spent partying together going to the track and having dinners at the Wolfert’s Roost. She was always there when I needed someone to talk to. I will miss Aunt Fran terribly; it is hard to believe that she is no longer a phone call away. It brings me comfort knowing that my mother will now be together once again with her favorite sister, paling around with Uncle Forrest. Heaven will never be the same with Helen, Rose and now Fran in the house!

Kevin Zimmer

November 27, 2007

Dear family,
I will always remember Fran's great smile, vivacious zest for life, humor, and great attitude. She was instrumental in starting me on my banking career and I am very grateful for her support and guidance. My thoughts are with you.

The Iras

November 26, 2007

Bill, Kathy,Will and Lucas-
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time of Bill's Mom's passing.
prayers,
The Ira Family
Greg, Lori and girls

Jerry Pucci

November 26, 2007

I was shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of my friend, Fran.
Memories of wonderful times will not be dimmed.
My condolences,
Jerry

Barbara Zanella

November 25, 2007

Dear Family,
I was so sadden to read of Fran's passing. I met your mother many years ago when she worked at the Times Union. We became good friends; she was an important part of my life. I remember her fondly. After she married her now late husband we didn't see each other much as our lives took different paths but we remained good friends. I had been thinking about her a lot lately. I will miss her. I am so sorry for your loss and send my deepest condolences.

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