Frances M. Campbell

Frances M. (McQuaid) Campbell, 80, of Worcester, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in her home surrounded by her family.

Her husband, William H. Campbell, died in 1990.

She leaves two daughters: Patricia A. Shea of Worcester and Margaret M. Haddad of Medfield; a son, William H. Campbell Jr. of Worcester; seven grandchildren: Meghan Conway and her husband Matthew of Sharon, Kristen Haddad of Springfield, Michael Haddad of Boston, Emily Haddad of Ann Arbor, Mich., Brian Haddad of Medfield, and Amelia and Amanda Campbell, who lived with their Nana in Worcester; two great-grandchildren: Liam and Owen Conway of Sharon; three sisters: Dolores Broderick, Rita DeSimone, both of Worcester, and Concetta Smith of Holden; and many nephews and nieces.

Her sisters, Margaret McQuaid and Dorothy Haapakoski, predeceased her.

Frances was born in Shrewsbury, daughter of Bernard and Josephine (Villa) McQuaid. She was a 1946 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and later graduated from Becker Junior College.

She worked in the office of quality control at Wyman-Gordon Co., retiring in 1991 after 32 years with the company.

She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church where she volunteered in the rectory and for the Bishop's Fund for many years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Orders of Hibernians. She also volunteered for the United Way. She also enjoyed bowling and crossword puzzles.

Calling hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, are Thursday, October 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be Friday, October 24 from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St., Worcester. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UMass-Memorial Hospice, 650 Lincoln St., Worcester 01605.