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FRANCES WILLIAMS Obituary

WILLIAMS, Frances E. (Pino) Of Somerville, December 29th, at the age of 95. Frances died peacefully at Kaplan Family Hospice House after a long illness. She was born in Boston and spent the first 10 years of her life exploring the beaches of Winthrop. Her family moved to Somerville in 1935, where she spent the rest of her life. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo F. Williams, the loving mother of Robert Williams and his wife Anne of Burlington, Karen Drinkwater and her husband Lawrence of Bradford, Mary Motzi and her partner Charlie of Rockport, and Virginia Williams and her husband James Davis of Taos, New Mexico. She was the cherished grandmother of Marc Drinkwater and his fiancée Caroline of Haverhill, Carolyn Motzi and her partner Tyler of Nashua, New Hampshire, and the late John Motzi of Peabody. She was the adoring great grandmother of Ava, Lola, and Jordan. Frances was the daughter of the late Samuel and Josephine (Russo) Pino. She was also the dear sister of the late Sarah Velardo and her late husband Salvatore, Antoinette Veneziano and her late husband James, Rose Marie Trio and her late husband Joseph, all of Somerville, Matthew Pino and his wife Lorraine of Braintree, and the late Anthony Pino. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. The family wants to express their heartfelt gratitude to Eileen, her Geriatric Care Manager, her devoted caregivers, Dorothy, Agatha, and Ruth, and her compassionate hospice nurses and staff at Care Dimensions. Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Square) in SOMERVILLE, Tuesday, January 5th, from 6–8 PM. Face masks and social distancing required, interior capacity of the funeral home limited to 25 people at any given time, please pay your respects and exit to allow others to do the same. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances' memory can be made to Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA 01923, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information, please visit: www.dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2021.

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Cheryl Endicott-Ribeiro

January 6, 2021

So very sorry to hear of Fran’s passing! Fran was a beautiful woman inside and out! My mother Rita and I send our condolences to Fran’s family! May she rest peacefully!
Love, Rita Endicott and Cheryl Endicott-Ribeiro

The Davis'

January 5, 2021

We're so grateful that we were able to meet Fran & get to know her at some of the family gatherings. May this lovely woman rest in peace after a remarkably long life. The Davis Family

Barbara Hulme

January 4, 2021

Although I did not know Fran very while, my sister Anne Williams loved her dearly and only had kinds things to say about her. She cherished spending time with Fran and would laugh and joke with her. Fran always brought a smile to Anne's face. She and Bob enjoyed every moment they got to spend with Fran.

My heart goes to Fran's family. I send you all love and healing thoughts at this time. May memories of Fran heal and fill your hearts with her spirit.

So sorry for your loss,
Barbara Hulme

Joyce Welsh

January 4, 2021

Sincere condolences to Ginny and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Janis Fee Randall

January 3, 2021

Auntie Fran, I remember always being excited when my parents said we were heading to your house for the day because we had so much fun. You always greeted me with a smile and a wink. I will miss you and love you forever. Love Janis

Nancy Kelly

January 1, 2021

Dear Bob and Anne, Paul has always spoken very highly of Mrs. Williams and clearly she was a very sweet woman. I am so sorry to learn of her passing.

paul Balalmotis

January 1, 2021

Frances was such a lovely and caring woman. She will be greatly missed. We are very sorry to hear of her passing.

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