Frances J. "Fran" Amari

FRANCES J. "FRAN" (OLIVER) AMARI – of Woburn, passed away peacefully on November 26th, at ninety-two years of age, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" Amari.

Fran was born in Woburn and raised in Winchester, oldest of four children born to the late William J. and Gertrude "Sis" (Callahan) Oliver. She attended St. Mary's School and was a proud graduate of Winchester High School.

On September 21, 1954 in Paris, France, Fran married the love of her life Bob Amari. Their early married years were spent living at the Air Force base in Paris, where Fran held a secretarial position. Upon Bob's discharge from the service, they settled in Woburn, raising their five children. Over the course of 53 wonderful years, they shared countless memories, including a return trip to Paris, France to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.

Fran made her home in Woburn for over 60 years. Once her children were grown she began a long and fulfilling career working 17 years for the City of Woburn. She began her career as secretary to the Headmaster at Woburn Memorial High School. She then went to work at Woburn City Hall at the Board of Health and Assessors Office. She was known for her warm smile, her kindness, and the genuine care she brought to every interaction.

Family and friends were at the heart of Fran's life, from backyard gatherings at the pool, monthly "Club" gatherings with her high school friends, vacations to Hampton Beach with extended family. In later years, she spent summers at Highland Lake in Washington, NH and became a "snowbird" in West Palm Beach, where she formed many close friendships and many treasured memories. Fran embraced each season with joy. Holidays-especially Thanksgiving-were always celebrated surrounded by family and friends.

Her love and friendships were unconditional. She will always be remembered and cherished by all who were blessed to know her. One thing she would always say was "life is for the living". So, in memory of Fran, book the trip, spend time with family and friends and always laugh and smile when remembering her.

Fran was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. Amari. She was the cherished mother of Robert Amari and his wife Imani of Ocala, FL; Linda Mancini and her husband David of Burlington; Denise DeLong and her husband John of Woburn; Stephen Amari and his wife Shelley of Amherst, NH; and Michelle Trodella and her husband Vincent of Woburn.

She was the dear sister of the late William Oliver Jr., Barbara Plummer and Thomas Oliver. Fran was the loving grandmother of Marchelo Amari, Amari Williams; Mark, Nicholas, and Gregory Mancini; Melissa McMahon, Jessica and Michael DeLong; Courtney McNeil and Brian Connors; and Lindsay and Nicole Amari. She was the proud great-grandmother of six and is also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday, December 2nd at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Woodbrook Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours from 8:30–9:45 a.m. in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn.

Remembrances may be made in Fran's honor to the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation, 100 Tower Office Park, Unit F, Woburn, MA 01801.