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Frances Clemence obituary, Cranston, RI

Frances Clemence Obituary

CLEMENCE, FRANCES, R. (RICHARDSON), 90, of Cranston, passed away on June 28, 2016. Born in Canton, Maine on March 12, 1926 to Frank and Wilma (Davenport) Richardson she graduated in 1945 from Westbrook Jr. College. She later became Manager and Medical Assistant of Student Health at Harvard Medical School. Married for 56 years to Dudley A. Clemence, she is survived by her daughter Bette and her granddaughter Kimberly, son George, wife Cathy, and grandchildren Ben and Christina. She lived in Columbia, CT for several years after which she lived in Cranston with her daughter. Mrs. Clemence enjoyed gardening and traveling with friends and family. A private ceremony will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jun. 30, 2016.

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Emilio Notarantonio

June 30, 2016

Kimberly,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of the good times you spent together, bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Emilio

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