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Frances Rathbone Obituary
Age 92 of Wilmington, NC and formerly of Elmira and Florida passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in North Carolina. Frances was born November 25, 1921 in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Michael and Bertha Fraundorf Grieco. Frances worked at Cornell University as a Catering Manager. She was an avid boater who spent many years on the yacht, R-Bone traveling around the 1,000 Islands and Florida. Frances was also a member of the Elmira City Club and Elmira Country Club. She is preceded in death by husband, John A. Rathbone; daughter, Daria Colucci and sons Joseph David Colucci and Jake Rathbone. Frances is survived by her children, John Michael (Jackie) Colucci of Denver, NC, Richard Andre Colucci (Piper Barzenick) of Hammond, LA, Beth (William) Brampton of Wilmington, NC, Mary (James) Orr of Chapel Hill, NC, Christina Colucci of Chapel Hill, NC and Dickson Rathbone of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Brampton, Jacob Collins (Naomi Taback), Melissa (Eric) Wilkie, Christy (Billie) Sisley, Lauren (Tom) Child, John Brampton, Matias Camprubi-Soms, Mercedes Camprubi-Sams, Jai-Li Colucci and Matthew Rathbone; sister, Virginia Evan; daughter-in-law, Harriett Rathbone and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Frances' Gravesite Service on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 3PM at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY with the Rev. Fr. Donald W. Matthews. Since Frances was an avid animal lover, consider making a contribution to your local SPCA or Humane Society. Condolences and words of comfort may be expressed at Frances' Book of Memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com
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October 31, 2014
To all the Colucci Family: I have many happy memories of time spent with your family. Your Mom was always so generous and gracious. I'm very glad I was able to spend a lovely day on Seneca Lake with Fran, Tina and Mary this summer. Favorite people. Favorite place. JoAnne Foley
Denise Spivack & family
October 30, 2014
Tina and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Your mother was such a lovely soul and now a angel in heaven. God Bless you all.
October 30, 2014
Tina, Mary, Beth and all family, our hearts and prayers are with you all today as you send Fran to her beautiful gathering of family and friends in heaven. We have so many good memories of her that make us smile. :) Celebrate her amazing life!Love to you all,
Mike and Jennifer Alvaro
Cape Coral, Fl.
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