Frances A. Watters

1931 - 2012

Frances A. (Woodward) Watters, 80, of Litchfield, N.H.,
died May 27, 2012 at
Greenbriar Terrace in
Nashua, N.H., following a
brief illness.
She was born on Nov. 30,
1931, in Northampton, Mass.,
to Gordon A. and Alice
(Thibedeau) Woodward.
Raised in Hatfield, Mass., she
attended local schools, later
graduating from Mt. Saint
Mary's in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
She graduated from Mt.
Holyoke College in 1953 with a
degree in economics and soci
ology. She was married to
Charles F. Watters Jr. of
Staten Island, N.Y., on Dec. 12,
1953, in Hatfield.
The couple moved to
Greenfield, Mass., in 1955.
They remained in Greenfield
for 30 years, raising four sons
there. Frances was active as a
member of the Junior Branch
of Franklin County Public
Hospital and later as a mem
ber of the Senior Branch and
buyer for the hospital gift
shop. She was a frequent vol
unteer for a wide range of
local organizations, and was a
substitute teacher for several
years in the Greenfield school
system.
When her sons were
grown, Frances established
her own antique business in
Deerfield, Mass. She later
founded Toad Hall toy store
and the Bookmonger book
stores in Waterville Valley,
N.H., and Stratton, Vt.
She and Charlie split their
time between Waterville
Valley and their home in
Sanibel, Fla., and later,
Emerald Isle, N.C.
They moved to the
Manchester, N.H., area in
2000, where Frances served
several years as a volunteer
for Meals on Wheels. At the
time of her passing, she was a
member of St. Luke's Anglican
Church in Amherst.
Frances was possessed of
exceptional joie de vivre, an
unflaggingly positive outlook
and a true gift for making oth
ers feel loved and appreciated.
She enjoyed most of all spend
ing time with her family and
friends. She was an avid
bridge player, reader and trav
eler. She loved the beach, had
a deep interest in genealogy,
and delighted in all that was
new and interesting. She was a
woman of enduring faith.
She is survived by her
beloved husband of 58 years;
her sons, John J. Watters of
Appleton, Wis., Robert J.
Watters of Nashua, N.H.,
Charles W. Watters of
Beavercreek, Ohio, and
Andrew J. Watters of
Merrimack, N.H.; six grand
children, Robert and
Alexandra of Groton, Mass.,
Samuel of Appleton, Wis., and
Morgan, Zachary and Auzten
of Beavercreek, Ohio; a broth
er, Gordon A. Woodward of
Deerfield, Mass.; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a
brother, Frank T. Woodward.
SERVICES: There are no
calling hours. A memorial
service will take place for fam
ily and close friends at St.
Luke's Anglican Church, 3
Limbo St., Amherst, N.H.,
today, May 30, at 11 a.m.
Burial will take place at the
New Hampshire State
Veterans Cemetery Boscawen
at the convenience of the fam
ily.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to St.
Luke's Anglican Church, 3
Limbo St., Amherst, NH.
03031.
Lambert Funeral Home &
Crematory 1799 Elm St.,
Manchester, NH corner of
North Street is assisting the
family with arrangements. For
more information or to send a
message of condolence, please
go to: www.lambertfuneral
hom.com