STREITFELD, Frances (Kalinowski) Age 67, of Arlington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully and in the loving care of her family on March 4, 2023. Fran was born to Anthony and Mary Kalinowski and grew up in Maynard, Massachusetts along with her two brothers, Tony and Joe Kalinowski. She is survived by her husband and daughter, Mark and Elizabeth Streitfeld; her brother-in-law Russell Streitfeld; her sister-in-law Barbara Kalinowski (husband Tim McGrath); her brother Joe; and her nieces Kate Kalinowski, Sarah Booz, Alyssa and Amy Kalinowski. She earned her bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst in '77 and later her MSN from Simmons University. She worked at Cambridge Health Alliance as an NP for 30 years. She will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Fran's Life is being planned sometime this spring. A Wake will be held on March 9, 4-6 pm at Acton Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Fran has requested that donations be made in her name, details at actonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for FRANCES STREITFELD

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Fran Merigan

April 11, 2023

Jim Taylor

March 18, 2023

Mark, so sorry to hear of Fran's passing. Extending thoughts, prayers and hope to you and yours through this difficult time.

Dan Chen

March 9, 2023

Dear Mark, Elizabeth, and the rest of Fran´s family,
My condolences to you all. Though Fran and I only got to work together for a bit at CHA, I am grateful for the time. She was fantastic at which she did, had a big heart and a great sense of humor. I will always remember her.
Dan Chen

Kenneth Tham

March 7, 2023

Dear Mark, my condolences to you and your family. I wish you peace and comfort during this time. Take care.

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Lena&James Harvey

March 7, 2023

To Mark & The Family
Our Prayers to All of you
We are So very Sorry for your loss´ Frances was Amazing to our family She will be missed´ Lena&James

Jason Tang

March 7, 2023

Mark - I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please take care

James Zheng

March 6, 2023

My heart goes out to you for the loss of your dear wife. I know how much she meant to you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.

Cathy Burton

March 6, 2023

Fran was a wonderful colleague and provider. I had the pleasure of working with Fran for more than 7 years. Condolences to Mark, Elizabeth and family.

Joe Kalinowski

March 6, 2023

Joe Kalinowski

March 6, 2023

Pankaj Bhatia

March 6, 2023

Mark - I am so sorry to hear about Frances - I remember meeting her and your daughter in Holiday Parties. Take care.

Eileen Ruggieri

March 6, 2023

I had the pleasure to work with Fran and she was to the point and made us all laugh. She is somebody who I will never forget, she had such a strong presence. I´m so sorry for her family to have lost such a wonderful soul. Gods blessings for strength to help you all through this

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