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Frances Burns Obituary
Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Theresa (Merluizzo) Ruggieri.
She was a Past-President of St. Matthew Church Women's Club in Cranston.
She leaves her 3 daughters, Carol A. Norato of West Palm Beach, FL, Barbara F. Wagner of Warwick and Kathleen C. Traynor of Virginia Beach, VA, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Frank Rogers, Minnie Tedesco and Rita Darling.
Her funeral will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. (Route 117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Rd, Warwick. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Greenwich. Visiting hours, Monday 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Scalabrini Villa, 860 North Quidnessett Rd., North Kingstown, RI 02852, in her memory would be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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for Frances Burns
Shirley Worrell
September 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family,
Charlotte Mandigo
September 11, 2007
Dear Kathy & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She is now completely at peace and I'm sure you all find comfort in knowing that. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Charlotte Mandigo
Nancy Schofield ( Burns)
September 6, 2007
Dear Barbara, Kathy, Carol & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.Aunt Frances was a kind, gentle spirit who always had a smile. She will be missed.
Melody Worrell
September 4, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kaija Bennett
September 2, 2007
Barbara, Carol & Kathy & family-
Our deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your mother. You all have been like family to us for so many years. Our prayers are with you all. We wish we could be with you during this difficult time. Love-
Kaija and Jim
Myrtle McKinney
September 2, 2007
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Myrtle McKinney
Jim Warburton
September 2, 2007
Please accept my condolences. I can remember when your mom and mine were friends at St Matts!!!
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