Frances M. Valois Charron

Frances M. (LaMarche) Valois Charron, 68, of Auburn, died on Sunday, March 13, 2011, in her home after a long illness.

She leaves her husband of 26 years, Henry A. Charron; 2 children: Carol J. (Valois) Damico of Sutton and Jonathan A. Valois of Auburn; 5 stepchildren: Thomas A. Charron of Woodstock, GA, James A. Charron of Westborough, Steven A. Charron of Sutton, Laurie A. (Charron) Kuhn of North Attleboro, and Michael A. Charron of Buckley, WA; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a daughter, Suzanne Valois of Millbury, a brother, Robert LaMarche of Westborough, and a sister, Carol (LaMarche) Silvestris Stoneback of Shrewsbury. She was born in Worcester on March 23, 1942, a daughter of the late Clarence F. and Albina M. (Bleau) LaMarche and lived in Millbury before moving to Auburn in 1985. She was a graduate of Holy Name of Jesus High School, Worcester.

Mrs. Charron worked as a bookkeeper for several area businesses for 10 years. She also worked as a nanny for a number of families in the area. She enjoyed travel, but her greatest joy came from spending as much time as possible with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her funeral service will be private. There are no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Turgeon Funeral Home, 56 Main St., Millbury, is directing the arrangements.