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Frances Cain Obituary
AGE: 101 • Wilmington
Frances T. Kelly Cain, age 101 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was born in Wilmington on March 19, 1914, daughter of the late William and Mary J. Bain Kelly.
Frances dedicated her life to raising, supporting and loving her family. She lived a life of unending selflessness built on strong faith and spirituality. The life she led inspired her family and everyone she met. She will be truly missed.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Faith Cutrona (Anthony), Gerard "Jerry" Cain (Lynnie), Marie C. LeVan, Denise Serio (Nick), and Theresa "Terry" Cain; her thirteen grandchildren, Gregory Cutrona (Debbie), Mark Cutrona (Debbie), Edward Cutrona (Diana), Lisa Cain, Douglas Cain, Kathleen Dastin (Gary), Kate LeVan, Trevor LeVan (Tateum), Collin LeVan, Kevin Palladinetti (Carrie), Erin Fetters (Rob), Angelo Serio (Stephanie) and Nick Serio, Jr.; her twenty-three great-grandchildren, Alex, Nicholas, Andrew, Kelly, Matthew, Abigail, Lily and Elizabeth Cutrona, Megan, Bridget, Jillian and Eric Cain, Alex, Rachael and Ben Dastin, Adam and Emily Smith, Amelie LeVan, Adriana and Brodie Palladinetti, Peyton Fetters, Angelo and Sophia Serio; her cousin, John Bain; and a host of others to whom she was known as "Nana."
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Alan; her son, Gregory; and her siblings, Jack, William, Marie and Helen Kelly, Grace Horisk and Regina Ergler.
Frances' family would like to thank the staff of Easter Seals for their care and compassion.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek, Wilmington, DE 19808 on Tuesday, December 1 from 5:00-7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann' Catholic Church, Gilpin Avenue and Union Street, Wilmington, DE 19806 on Wednesday, December 2 at 10:00AM. Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Ann's Church, in memory of her special angel, Gregory Cain, 2013 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806, or to Easter Seals, 61 Corporate Circle, New Castle, DE 19720.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Cain
Charlie Carr
December 7, 2015
Denise and Terry,
Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy.
Genevieve Igo
December 1, 2015
Denise and family, we wanted to let all you know how very sorry we are to read about your Mom's passing. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed very much.
Sammy Budynkiewicz
December 1, 2015
I grew up with right next door. She always remembered me as "the little girl" from a house over. She was a gem. So sweet, so kind, so trusting... Just a beautiful person.
Rob Fetters
December 1, 2015
In the words of Nana...."Keep looking up".
Megan Bradley
November 29, 2015
Denise & Erin
There are special people in our lives who never leave us....Even after they are gone. Keeping you & your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Erin
November 29, 2015
All my love
Angela Sheehan
November 29, 2015
Aunt Faith and family,
May the memories you have enjoyed with your mom always be with you and your loved ones. Your mom was a wonderful lady and God has an Angel now watching over her family. Our deepest sympathy to you. Love Angela & Abe and family
November 29, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
McQueen Kellie
November 29, 2015
Jerry....
May the loving memories of your mother warm your heart and provide support to you during the days ahead. A new angel to watch over you from above.....~Kellie
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