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Francine LeBlanc Obituary

Francine Marie (Kelly) LeBlanc, aka Franny Balls, 69, of Quincy, March 18, 2013 Beloved wife of the late Raymond P. ONeill. Amazing mother to Toni LeBlanc and her wife Eleanor Woodard of Wakefield, Cheryl Perez and her partner Daphne Betts of Brockton, Kelly Stanton and her husband Michael of Quincy. Loving sister of Scylena Kelly of Quincy and the late John Kelly, Patsy Mulberry, Ann K. MacNeil and her husband Cliff, Richard Kelly. Cousin and best friend of Donna Dostie and her husband John of Mansfield. Best Nunu ever to Raya Francine Perez, Mary Francine Stanton, and Patrick Raymond Stanton. Survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Franny was born June 14, 1943 in Boston, Mass to Grace and Francis Kelly Family and friends were Frannys passion and delight. Always with a full cooler intact, she enjoyed spending her summers with her sisters and family at Ellis Haven Camp Grounds as well as vacationing with her daughters at Foxwoods Resort. Her biggest loves of her life were her girls and her proudest moments were being a Nunu to Raya, Mary and Patrick. From her days at the Continental, LaSalles, JCs, Bobby Dodds to the Elks, Franny was loved by all who met her. She was the most loyal, selfless and giving friend to all who were fortunate enough to have had her call them Balls. First woman member of the Quincy Lodge of Elks, BPOE 943 where she dedicated 30 years of her life as a bartender until her semi-retirement in 2010. Franny proudly coordinated the Quincy Lodge of Elks Childrens Christmas Party for over 20 years. Since then she has dedicated her days to spending time with her grandchildren and enjoying her Bud Lights. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Quincy Medical Center ICU staff for their support and care during her final days. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday from 3 - 8 p.m. in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Marys Church, Quincy at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Quincy Lodge of Elks/Scholarship Fund, 254 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA 02169.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on Mar. 20, 2013.
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Hello Ma
I miss you so very much I think about you all the time there´s not a day that goes by thst I don´t think about you or miss you thank you for being my mother I´ll love you for ever ma love always your daughter Cheryl xoxoxoxoxoxoxo. 2023

Cheryl Perez

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March 14, 2023

Ma
I love you. you are still and will always be in my heart my thoughts I miss you .love always your cheryl

Your daughter cheryl

March 14, 2022

Ma,Gone But not forgotten you will live in my spirit for all eternity I will miss you every minute every hour every day for the rest of my life I will always be your Cheryl I love you xoxoxo rest in peace ma,

Francine Marie Kelly

March 27, 2013

Franny ball's LeBlanc

March 27, 2013

my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you so sorry for your lost

jeannine perkins macdonald

March 22, 2013

Toni, Cheryl & Kelly, Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. She will truly be missed by those that had the pleasure of knowing her. When I think of her a smile always come because of her famous word Doll(BALLS). Joe & I send our prayers. Dolly (Foley) & Joe Powers

Joe & Dolly Powers

March 21, 2013

To all of Franny's B family .I'm so glad I saw you at Kelly's 40th.It was great talking of old times.You are one in a million and will be missed by everyone's life you had touched . RIP dear one. Franny B (Foley ) Skerrit

March 21, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Leblanc family from the Floyd and Fournier Families. Frannie Balls was one of kind! There will never be anyone like her! It was an honor to have known her. Have great memories of her and Tony at the Elks. She will be missed very much!!!

Cheryl & Steve Fournier Balls

March 21, 2013

Toni, Cheryl, Kelly - we are deeply sorry for your loss. Frannie Balls spirit will live on in you and all of us forever. Love & God Bless, Chris & Diane Standring

Chris & Diane Standring

March 21, 2013

My Deepest Sympathy for your family. Franny Balls was one of a kind!

Dave Marland

March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

Dear Kelly,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Franny Balls was a wonderful woman. Always smiling and very kind. It was nice to have met her and she will be missed greatly by lots of family and friends. The Elks will not be the same without her.

Sincerely,

Kim Duffy

March 20, 2013

To Franny family My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.franny was such a good person I remember the great times we had at J.C."s in Uppies.Franny will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet her

peggy white ? Sonia

March 20, 2013

To the LeBlanc Family - Franny was the BEST!!! Always a smile on her face and a funny way of saying just about everything !!! She will be missed by all who knew her. I was one of the lucky ones to be called "Kimmy-balls". Thanks for the laughs Franny - Rest in peace.<3

Gerry & kim Shepherd

March 20, 2013

To Kelly and Family
I'm so sorry on the lost of Frannie B. She will be missed very much by my Mom and me. She was always there for us when I was growing up. My Nana always looked forward to her cards every week when she wasn't feeling good. I'm glad I was able to help her with the Kids Christmas party's at the Elks and had fun with her,she always made me laugh especially the April fools snow storm when my Mom dragged me up there in the snow because we had to go see Frannie B. I hope the memory of her is a happy one.
Love,
Jack Balls DeLorey

Jack DeLorey

March 20, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Frannie's passing. I only met her few times, but she was that wonderful kind of personality that stays with you. My mum , Beverly Higginson Joyce, always had great stories of "Frannie Balls " and the shuffle board players at the Elks.My deepest sympathy to all her family and friends.

Suzanne DiGiammo Rayberg

March 20, 2013

Rest In Peace Franny Balls, You where a Stand up Woman and I'm so glad to have had the Privilege of knowing you !

Debbie Ball's

March 20, 2013

To Frannie's "girls"...Please accept my deepest sympathy. What a beautiful tribute...you were one in a million and always helped everyone. Love you and miss you Frannie Balls.

March 20, 2013

Our deepest condolences. Franny was a dear friend of my late father, Charlie Doherty, and together they had immeasurable fun up at the Elk's. She was a great character, loyal, and a genuine friend. - the Doherty Family

John Doherty

March 20, 2013

Franny Balls was a "one of a kind" person. She always made me laugh and I will truly miss her. She is definitely up in Heaven having a "BALL". RIP Franny balls. Love to Kelly, Toni Cheryl and the family.

Maureen Regan

March 20, 2013

I am very sorry to hear the loss of your Mother! My thoughts are with you.
Terri(Perkins) Peretti

March 20, 2013

Our hearts go out to the Family of Francine. She will be missed by us and everyone who knew her. She was truly a great friend of ours.You are in our prayers. Tony & Arlene

Tony& Arlene McDonnell

March 20, 2013

To The LeBlanc Family, Franny was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron and Donna Baker

Donna Baker

March 20, 2013

Sorry to see you pass Frannie, we'll definitely miss you.

Bob Gilmartin

March 20, 2013

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