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Frances Gaughan Obituary
May 30,1924- April 23, 2017 Frances A. (Nardi) Gaughan, age 92 passed away on April 23, 2017 in Norwalk Hospital resulting from a fall. Frances was born on May 30, 1924, in Trenton, New Jersey, daughter of the late Angelo and Angela Nardi.
She grew up with six sisters, Armida (Mitha), Bianca (Blanche), Olga, Emma, Maria (Mary) and is survived by her younger sister Lena (Tootie) Panfili and a large extended family nearby. During WWII she worked at the Grumman Aircraft Factory in Trenton wiring bomb-bay junction boxes in fighter planes. She married John Paul Gaughan on September 17,1949 and was the proud mother of five children, Mary Elizabeth Westlund (Meg), John Paul Gaughan Jr., Barbara Ann Gaughan, Margaret Patricia Ford (Patti) and Thomas Nardi Gaughan.
Fran was a force of nature, her joy came from doing things for others. As one of the founding families at St. Thomas More church she rarely missed a Sunday and was a supporting member of the Oblates of St. Francis De Sales Mission of Childs, MD. She had a smile for everyone. She was a babysitter and mentor to countless generations of kids, a dog sitter, house sitter, fitness instructor, swim team mom, cheerleader, Meals on Wheels driver, accomplished bowler, paddle tennis enthusiast and caregiver. She loved men in uniform, her five o'clock Scotch and gardens in bloom. A true child of springtime she was happiest in the garden planting and weeding. She had a green thumb for life. She was also passionate about her counted cross stitch artwork and there are hundreds of examples on display everywhere.
Fran is survived by Barbara and her husband Chris Cascio of Norwalk Connecticut, Patti and her husband Todd W. Ford of Charlotte, Vermont and Tom Gaughan of West Norwalk Connecticut. She has four grandchildren, Molly Westlund, Lena Gaughan, Samantha and Marcia Ford.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2017, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas More Church, 374 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT, with burial to follow in St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk. There will be no calling hours. To sign an online guestbook, please go to www.magnerfuneralhome.com
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deenie Galipeau
April 21, 2019
Two years have passed but I will never forget you, Frannie!❤
Deenie Galipeau
May 12, 2017
It's my Mothers 90ieth Birthday today and I can just Imagine the two of you catching up on the latest gossip as you sip your respective drinks! I will SO miss your visits to Vermont with cross stitch and fresh salsa but most importantly I will miss you and your ever cheery voice. Kids.....I know you're hurting! Anyone who ever knew your Mother is feeling a wee bit older as we loose our Frannie from Planet Earth, the earth she so lovingly nurtured. I will be with you in spirit tomorrow!
Alphonso
May 8, 2017
To the family of Francis A. Gaughan, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.
KELLEY
May 5, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING THE FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Barbara & Eugene
May 3, 2017
May the God of all comfort, strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
Pamela Kiernan
May 3, 2017
Frannie, you were indeed a force of nature. Never missed a day, never late! You would come to our house at 8 AM after working out! You were a terrific caregiver to my 2 kids (now teenagers) from the time they were newborns.
As a new mom I learned a lot from you, and Im thankful for that.
I had to pay you every day ("don't know if I'll be alive tomorrow," you'd say), and you had to leave by 5 so you could meet your friends for a drink (a scotch "just until my cheeks blush").
There was always tomorrow, you always persevered, you always had a task to do, you always took care of everyone.
You were a really good Catholic, and you cared a lot about the church.
We still have your counted cross stitches, framed, in our house.
You were an old school, awesome lady.
We will miss you Frannie.
Marilyn Mann
May 3, 2017
My condolences goes out to the family. May the many prayers and comfort bring comfort to the family.
Whitney
May 3, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the family. May our Heavenly Father comfort you durning this difficult time
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