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Frances Cann Obituary

Frances A. Cann
Billerica, loving mother and grandmother; 65
BILLERICA Frances A. Cann, age 65, died Friday, September 25, 2009 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington after a sudden illness. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, March 12, 1944, the daughter of Nick Nicholson of Edinburgh, Scotland and the late Lilah (Handyside) Nicholson. Raised in Edinburgh, she moved to the United States when she was 18. She worked for Analog Devices in Wilmington as a Purchasing Agent for over 20 years. She was a resident of Wilmington prior to moving to Billerica ten years ago. Besides her father, she is survived by her two sons and a daughter-in-law; Ronald and Anne Cann of Billerica and James Cann of Billerica. She also leaves her 5 loving grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Carley, Erin, Sean and Scheree. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Debbie, Darlene, Tom, and Diana for all of the care and help over the years.
CANN of Billerica, September 25, 2009, Frances A. Cann, age 65. Funeral services will be held in St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Treble Cove Rd., North Billerica on Tuesday, September 29, at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours in the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. (Rt. 3A), Billerica, prior to service from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frances's name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Interment, Fox Hill Cemetery. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lowell Sun on Sep. 27, 2009.

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September 27, 2009

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU KATHY KELLY KAYLA AND DAVID GRAHAM

Linda Gray

September 27, 2009

Frannie you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I'll miss you - you were such a loving friend.

Linda Gray
Billerica

September 27, 2009

So sorry for your loss. I know personally how hard this is, especially since it came so quickly, just like with Barry. My deepest sympathies to the whole family.

Thinking of you,

Janet Kapuscinski
Oswego, NY

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