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Frances Xavier Wishart
1941 - 2018
Frances Xavier Wishart
1941 - 2018
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BORN
1941
DIED
2018
Frances Wishart Obituary
Frances Xavier Wishart, 76, of East Hartford, CT, formerly of Glastonbury, CT, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born in Worcester, MA on April 7, 1941, to the late Charles Santo and Florence (Wrobel) Santo. She was a 1972 graduate of Rhode Island Community College School of Nursing. For more than 35 years, she managed her husband's accounting firm, Professional Business Services and in her retirement worked part-time at Collins and Martin, P.C. in Wethersfield. She was a nationally ranked women's gymnastics judge as certified by the National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges. Across the US, she officiated gymnastics competitions sanctioned by USA Gymnastics Federation and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). She was an AAU Connecticut voting delegate and representative, and was on the AAU National Gymnastics Committee serving as the AAU national judging liaison. As a devoted volunteer, she was the president of her condominium association, mentored young female athletes and over the years supported many other philanthropic organizations. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Carlton Wishart of East Hartford, daughter Diane Wishart of Groton, daughter Melissa Procaccini and her husband Gregg of Manchester, grandsons Nathan, Jeffrey and Bryan Procaccini of Manchester, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Rosemarie Green. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A period of visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18th, 2018 from 4-8pm at Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Tnpk., Glastonbury, CT 06033. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 19th., at 10:30am. at the St. Edmund Campion Parish, St. Christopher's campus, 538 Brewer St., East Hartford. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. Entombment will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.glastonburyfuneral.com
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Wes Norris
January 23, 2018
Very saddened to hear this news.
She will be missed in the CT gymnastics community
Stephanie Kinik
January 19, 2018
I have many memories of Fran. She was always smiling at meets and will be deeply missed throughout the gymnastics community. My deepest condolences to her family.
January 19, 2018
Great lady, enjoyed working with her on AAU issues. RIP my friend
Tony Duarte
Ct AAU
Meagan Kozlak
January 19, 2018
She helped me take my Prep op Gymnastics team to success. She said Keep it simple RIP Fran. Love to your family and to all the lives you touched.
Maegan Kozlak
Former Team Gymnastics Coach
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Bill Wishart
January 18, 2018
Always keep the way Auntie Fran showed her love close in your heart. I know that I will. Love and light.
Michelle Hill
January 18, 2018
My sincere condolences to Carl and Fran's entire family. Fran was so sweet to me and took me under her wing in the world of gymnastics. She loved the sport and real adored others who shared that same love. She had a heart of gold. I will truly miss her.
Corki Backlund
January 18, 2018
Carl, Diane, Melissa, and the Boys,
I have so many fond and funny memories of Fran. Of course, many had to do with gymnastics. She always put others first - what a kind and wonderful person she was. What will we do without Fran judging at our New England Invitational and Funomenal Flippers meets!! She was always there with a smile on her face for the girls - no matter if that gymnast was an XCEL or a Level 10!!
Kathy Johnson
January 17, 2018
I am heartbroken at the loss of Fran. So many of my gymnastics memories include Fran. Many, many years ago she used to judge me, and recently, she has been judging my daughter. She has touched the lives of generations of gymnasts in Connecticut.
She was a wonderful person who had a heart of gold, and she would do anything for anyone. My condolences to Carl, Diane, Melissa and the boys.
Donna
January 17, 2018
Carlton, Wish, Melissa, Greg, Nate, Jeff & Brian my family to yours sorry. She touched many lives, brought smiles to countless faces & you always knew where you stood. Gone but never forgotten.
Paul Werst
January 17, 2018
I am so sad to hear of Frans passing. She was a friend and mentor. The gymnastics community will truly miss her
Robin Deary Fillmore
January 17, 2018
My sincere condolences for the Wishart family . Your mom was a wonderful caring person. She will be missed by many in the gymnastics world. I hope your family can be at peace now.
Robin Deary Fillmore
Patty McDiarmid
January 17, 2018
It saddens me very much to learn of Fran's passing. As a fellow gymnastics colleague Fran and I traveled to many meets together working side by side to serve the gymnasts. She had a knack for getting everyone to laugh when challenging circumstances surfaced. My thoughts are with Fran's family during this most difficult time. Patty McDiarmid
Brian
January 17, 2018
Carlton,
Know that the gymnastics world will miss Fran. She may have driven us crazy at times, and herself crazy at others - and we all know she drove you crazy most of all. But we all know that Fran wanted nothing but the best. The best for the gymnasts, the best for the coaches, the best for the Judges. That passion will be missed terribly.
Bonnie Butsch
January 17, 2018
Fran will be sadly missed by everyone in the Gymnastics Community. She was always willing to help anyone who needed assistance. She will be remembered as a spirited, generous, and kind person with a loving heart. I will keep Fran and her family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Baldwin
January 17, 2018
Wish. Thinking and praying for you and your family and know you will find comfort in all the wonderful memories.
Anne Williams
January 17, 2018
Dear Wishart Family;
In losing a love one is very difficult and I am wishing you healing and peace
My sincere condolences
January 17, 2018
Diane - I am so sorry to read about your mom's passing. From all that you had told us she was such a vibrant, loving mom, grandmom and friend to all. May God hold you and your family near and dear and gently carry her to heaven shining His light upon you all. Love - Mimi, Emmy and Matt
January 17, 2018
So sorry to hear the passing of my cousin Fran. My though and prayer are with all of you.
Dorothy McGllen(Worcester,MA)
January 17, 2018
Dear Carl,
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time.Sorry for you loss.
Our condolences to the family for their loss.
Al & Evelyn Cruz
Daphne Roberts
January 17, 2018
So sorry for your loss, Fran was a wonderful sweet and cute lady who I came to know after I became a gymnastics judge. She helped me out when I was getting started with some judging tricks and a lot of knowledge. I will never forget our carpool talks. I felt like I knew her grandchildren as she would talk about them and all of their accomplishments. She was very much proud of her family. I will miss seeing her, gymnastics will never be the same.
Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Betsy Crayton
January 17, 2018
Fran was a special woman. She mentored my daughter in gymnastics and got her through some rough practices and meets with her kind words of support and smiles. She also celebrated those moments of victory. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Cindi OBlenis
January 16, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fran was a wonderful kind woman and she will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all of her friends in the gymnastics community. Cindi O
Kris Earle
January 16, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Fran was a great mentor for those of us young judges learning the ropes. She was a vibrant lady with a wonderful laugh.
Jenny
January 16, 2018
Diane and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an incredible person who left an impression on all she met. She will be greatly missed!
Wendy Williams
January 16, 2018
I have such fond memories of Fran, from my years of being a gymnast and my years as being a coach. She has brought much pride and growth to CT-gymnastics.
January 16, 2018
We knew Fran as a gymnastics judge who not only loved the sport but loved each gymnast and wanted them to achieve their goals. She was positive and supportive and will be missed in our gymnastics world. Thank you Judge Fran for all you have given to so many.
Sue Mitchell
January 16, 2018
Carl and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a good person. My thoughts are with you all.
Kelly Davis
January 16, 2018
Melissa and family,
I'm very sorry to hear the lose of your mother. Please know you are in my prayers.
Lorraine Quinn
January 16, 2018
I have only known Fran for the last few years, as a mentor who pulled me into the gymnastic judging world and never let me go. She was a formidable woman, who's love and passion for the sport and all the young gymnasts she encouraged, never waivered.
I recently took a road trip with Fran and Carl and at the end of the trip I remarked to them how cute they both were. Their dedication to each other was evident and admirable. My sincere condolences are with Carl and the family. Fran will be sorely missed.
Linda Brown
January 16, 2018
Carl, Diane, Melissa - I am so sorry for your loss. Fran was so special to me and I will be forever grateful for all she has done for me and the AAU Gymnastics league. She will be missed but the memories will never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
January 16, 2018
Fran will never be forgotten! We will forever honor her in AAU Gymnastics!
Jessica Morelli
Ginny McNamara
January 15, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Fran's passing. She was always so pleasant to be around and showed such positivity in the gymnastic arena. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
January 15, 2018
I loved Fran like a sister. She was a wonderful friend and supporter of the AAU Gymnastics program. Where there was a beautiful soul there are beautiful memories. I will always have wonderful memories. Liz Nichols
Gretchen Lussier
January 15, 2018
So sorry for your loss!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family!
Love,
Gretchen (DeLude) Lussier & Family
Jenny & Stuart Rabinowitz
January 15, 2018
Dear Carl and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Duncan Bird
January 15, 2018
Dear Carl
Fran was a very special friend! I will miss her very much
Duncan Bird
Jane Potter
January 15, 2018
Carl, Diane, Melissa and grandsons, Fran was a dear friend to me & I will miss her greatly. She had a heart of gold and was so supportive of me during some difficult times. I am so sorry for your loss. At any gymnastic meet we were at, she always talked about her grandsons and you just knew how proud she was of them.
Rosanne Hornyak
January 14, 2018
Dear Melissa
John and I are so sorry we can't be with you, to give you a hug and support you at this difficult time. We know how much your mother will be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Rosie
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