Constance Frant

Constance Frant, 94, of Groton, entered eternal life on Oct. 22, 2013 in the company of her loving family. She was born Oct. 3, 1919 in Westerly, RI the daughter of the late Charles and Carmella (Nardone) Antonino. In her early years she lived in Westerly, RI and graduated from Westerly High School, class of 1938. She was formerly employed at the Underwater Sound Lab in New London. She was united in marriage to Theodore Frant, Sr. on June 11, 1955 in Immaculate Conception Church in Westerly. Mr. Frant, Sr. died Feb. 2, 1998. Constance and Theodore moved to Groton, raising their family in a traditional manner. She was involved with her children activities such as a Den Mother in Cub Scouts, Girl Scout Leader and Room Mother while her children were in school. She was known as the matriarch and family historian. Constance loved to cook, especially traditional Italian meals making large amounts of food for family and friends, often too much. She was a fabulous baker, winning local baking contests and once a contestant in the Pillsbury Bake Off. In her children's words "Best Mother in the World". She is survived by three children, Theodore Jr., Charles and wife Dina, Marilyn and husband Shawn. Three siblings, Michael and Leo Antonino, Mary LaPlume. Six grandchildren, Kelsey, Craig, Jamie, Shawn, Patrick, Taryne. and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three siblings, Ralph, Girard and Adaline. Two nieces, Loraine and Marianne, a nephew Michael. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave. New London. Family and friends are asked to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 17 Squire St. New London. Interment in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly, RI.