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Frances Bloom Obituary

Frances O. Bloom, 78, of Wanaque, NJ, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel and Martha (Gordon) Ostroff and the devoted wife of Richard C. Bloom for 52 wonderful years. A cherished mother to Amy Ecker (Robert) and Sarah Bloom, she was also a loving grandmother to Madeline and Gregory.

A funeral service will be held in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Shiva will take place in Natick, MA, on Tuesday, June 17, at 1:00 p.m.

A Shiva/memorial observance will be held in Wanaque, NJ, on Friday, June 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frances's memory may be made to Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore at https://www.fccns.org/donate.

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

Published by Bradenton Herald from Jun. 16 to Jun. 18, 2025.

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Colette Zonitch

June 18, 2025

Fran and I became friends about, a little over a year ago. We enjoyed playing Rummycube together, trying to stratigise, so we could empty our tray of numbered tiles! Such fun! Fran seemed to enjoy the game and the company. Fran was very sweet, we will miss her. Colette

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