Frances A. "Fran" Schaeffer

Frances A. "FRAN" (Hallowell) Schaeffer
Of Waltham & Port Richey, FL., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday October 13th, 2024, at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton at the age of 90.
Born on Christmas Day in the family home on South Street in Waltham on December 25, 1933; daughter of the late Arthur Edwin Hallowell and Barbara (Crummey) Hallowell. Fran was raised, educated and lived the majority of her life in Waltham, while spending time in Port Richey, Florida.
Fran attended Waltham schools and devoted her life to caring and providing for her family, doing anything and everything to keep food on the table and a roof over her five children. She cherished every moment spent with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her Sunday drives and her occasional sweet treats. Fran was funny, fierce and stubborn. You always knew where you stood with Fran.
In her spare time, she had a love for animals and taking care of them.
Fran is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years Ronald C. Schaeffer; her devoted & loving children Sherrie Lee Sullivan Heminger of Ohio; Robyn Sullivan Lane and her husband the late Dennis of Waltham; Douglas D. Schaeffer and his wife Patricia of Hudson; Philip R. Schaeffer of Waltham; and Arthur W. Schaeffer and his wife Charlene of Texas; her cherished grandchildren Lance, Jesse, Kyle, Jenna, Arthur Jr., Zachary, Matthew, Erik, and Connor; and her adoring great grandchildren Logan, Lillian, and Riley. In addition, she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents and dear siblings Wanda Volpicelli, Joy Tinglof, Walter, Arthur and Joseph Hallowell.
Those who wish to pay their respects to Fran and her family can do so in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Friday morning, Oct. 18th from 10am until 12pm. For those who wish to pay their final respects, but are unable to attend, please be sure to sign the guestbook at www.BrascoFuneralhome.com. Parking attendants will be on duty.
Family and friends are welcome to gather and celebrate Fran's life and remember the love and friendship she shared with so many others at a Funeral Service in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM following visiting hours on Friday afternoon Oct. 18th at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Mount Feake Cemetery in Waltham.