Frances MacLennan

MacLennan, Frances (Peluso) of Groveland formerly of Revere went home in peace to be with the lord on January 17, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Boston on February 21, 1935, to the late Joseph Peluso Sr, and Stella (Russo). Frances was a testament to the power of resilience and the beauty of a life well-lived. 

Frances loved her home and family and was proud to be a home maker. She worked at DeMaino's in Revere for 30 years. She was an artist at heart with a passion for painting, and she brought her creativity to life on canvas, just as she did in her everyday interactions. Frances was also a lover of ballroom dancing, and her grace and elegance were always on display on the dance floor. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Frances had a special fondness for Italian cuisine, particularly stuffed artichokes and quahogs. Her Sunday afternoons were often spent at the horse races, a tradition she enjoyed with her parents. 

She was the devoted mother of Ronald Gore Sr and his companion Anita of Revere, Rebecca Gore-Coffman and her companion Edward Warner of Peabody, John Gore Jr and his companion Carrie LeBlanc Almadani of Chelsea, Frances “Mandy” Zambello and her husband Joseph of Groveland, and the late Joseph Gore. Dear sister of Joseph Peluso Jr, and his late wife Linda of Billerica, and the late Salvatore Peluso, Charles Peluso and his surviving wife Linda of Stow. Cherished grandmother of Ronald Gore Jr and his wife Jaime, Robert Daneault and his companion Karen Tucker, Joseph Gore and his wife Rebecca, Michael Gore, Tyler West, Melanie Draleau and her husband Charles, John Gore III and his wife Rommy, Daniel Gore, and Amelia Zambello. Adored grandmother of Nevaeh, Kaela, Gracie, Elliana, Aurora, and Zairen. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews and her loving pets Murphy, Maggie, and Benji. 

Her unyielding faith as a devout Christian formed the cornerstone of her existence, and she found solace and inspiration in the teachings of Charles Stanley and Joel Osteen. 

Frances had a penchant for classic movies. She was known for her fashion and sense of style. Always enjoying a trip to the nail and hair salon. Her fondness for the casino was not a pursuit of fortune but a celebration of life and the joyous unpredictability it brings. 

A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 9:00am to 10:30am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Revere at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or at www.stjude.org. 

Frances embodied the essence of joy, faith, and resilience, and her life serves as a testament to the enduring power of love and the human spirit. We invite you to share your memories of Frances and upload photos to her memorial page at www.buonfiglio.com.