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Kathleen Francisco Obituary

FRANCISCO, KATHLEEN, 67, died Thursday, peacefully at home. She was the beloved wife of Fernando Francisco.

Born in Attleboro she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Katherine Jost. She resided in Pawtucket for the past 41 years.

She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Pawtucket and was a member of the church Women's Guild and choir.

Besides her husband she leaves four children, Michael Francisco of Burrillville, Susan Zuba of Pawtucket, Mark Francisco of Lincoln and Steven Francisco of Douglas, MA. Two brothers, Ernest Jost of Worcester and Paul Jost of Boynton Beach, FL. She also leaves five grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Elaine Call.

Her funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 38 Park St., Pawtucket. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. Directions/guestbook jjduffyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 8, 2008.

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Bill and Ruth Robertson

November 13, 2008

Steve,
We are very sorry for you loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Harriet Barrow

November 10, 2008

Mike & Karen,
So sorry for your loss..Remember the good times.

barbara stenner

November 9, 2008

My prayers are with you, Steve,
in the loss of your mom...

John Spavold

November 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ellen Curran

November 8, 2008

Mike and family, please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother. She was a warm and wonderful person, and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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