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Frances Cebenka Obituary
Wilmington - Frances R. "Fran" Cebenka passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Christiana Hospital. Fran was born in Tarrytown, N.Y. and came to Delaware at age 11 when her father was transferred to the new GM plant on Boxwood Road. She was the daughter of Regent "RED" and Germaine (McNichol) Gagne - of Canadian descent.
Fran attended Wilmington High School - class of '54. She was a legal/real estate secretary for a number of years. Later, she went to work for the state with the Office of the Medical Examiner, Dept of Health and Social Services and the Dept of Services for Children, Youth and their Families, retiring after 15 years of service.
Fran's joy in life was her family and the bliss was added by her grandchildren.
Fran was predeceased by her parents, her husband Charles in 2011, daughter Caren in 2016, and infant son, Christopher in 1962. She is survived by her sons Charles (Karen) and Ken (Karen) and grandchildren.
All services will be private.
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Patricia Kieras
August 10, 2021
Fran was our client and one of the
nicest women I knew. We spoke often
and would text back and forth.
Robin Cebenka
August 2, 2021
Kenny, Karen and family - I am so sorry for your loss. May all of the wonderful memories you have bring you some peace and comfort. Aunt Fran ALWAYS made me laugh whenever I saw her - like really loud laughs!
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