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JANE FRADO Obituary

FRADO, Jane Ellen (Gibney) Of Williamstown, MA passed away on April 24, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her husband and children. Born in Somerset, MA on October 14, 1942, she was the daughter of William and Helen Gibney and sister to William Gibney, Maryann Fowler and Richard Gibney. She was the beloved wife of William F. Frado Jr., for 58 years. She was also the devoted mother of William F. Frado, III and his wife, Erika Baxter Frado of Keller, TX and Elizabeth Frado Mazzola and her husband, Jason T. Mazzola of Natick, MA; and is survived by four amazing grandchildren, Hunter W. Frado, Maria E. Frado, Jason T. Mazzola, Jr. and Jessica J. Mazzola, whom she loved dearly. Jane was a 1960 graduate of Somerset High School, where she met her husband, Bill and a 1964 graduate of Salve Regina College in Newport, RI. She was a resident of Williamstown, MA for over twenty years. After raising her children, Jane became a certified Interior Designer and started a thriving business on the South Shore. She was very creative and loved helping to bring people's visions to life. After moving to Williamstown, she became a very active member of the community. She became deeply involved with A Better Community charity and the ABC store, which collects and sells gently worn apparel for the benefit of the local people. She was also part of the Williamstown Community Chest, helping community members in need. Jane loved to play golf and was an active member of The Chippers, a local women's golf group, where she developed and grew amazing relationships with other women golf enthusiasts. Jane had a true zest for life and a deep love of people. She will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Patrick's Church, 44 East Central Street, Natick, on Saturday, May 18, at 9:30am. A Celebration of Life will also be held this summer in Williamstown, on June 22, at the Williams Inn. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the FRAXA Research Foundation at www.FRAXA.org You will see her two grandchildren, Jessica and Jason, on the homepage. For directions to the church and a guestbook, please visit www.everettfuneral.com or call John Everett & Sons, NATICK, (508) 653-4342.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 3 to May 5, 2024.

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Susan Reed

June 28, 2024

Jane and I were real friends. We met at a mutual friends wedding. Shortly we met and living in the same town developed a friendship lasted for decades. Our families enjoyed many vacations together. Jane was a very special friend. I miss her but she is at peace. Love you. Susan Reed

Henry and Marion Simpson

May 21, 2024

In time, today's tears will be shadowed by wonderful memories.



Bill and Jane's family and Friends and....Bill, Dick and Maryanne Today's tears will, in time....in time will become wonderful, warm and loving memories. Rest in peace Jane. Marion and Henry Simpson. Mukilteo, Washington.

Carol Paul

May 4, 2024

Rest in peace Jane. The best golf I have ever played was with you. You had a magical way of calming and encouraging me when we played together and the results were amazing! I will never forget your cute laugh and your warm friendship. I also had the joy of showing you our gardens and then sharing with you some of the plants you admired. You are certainly missed.
Love, Carol Paul

"Dodie" Reilly

May 4, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers for Jane. We are "consoled" in the fact she is no longer suffering. Love to you, Bill, and Bill, Liz and all the Frado & Gibney families.

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