Fran Facteau

Facteau, Fran
TROY - Fran Facteau, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the age of 83.
She was born on February 25, 1942, in Laccolle, Quebec, to May M. and Dollard Pinsonneault.
She was the third oldest of seven children. At the age of four her family relocated and became long residents of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Upon graduation from High School, Fran moved to Troy, where she worked as a waitress. She later met her first husband Donald F. Smith, and together they raised a family of three girls, Robin, Sheri and Tina.
Fran was a devoted mother who dedicated her time and energy between caring for her children and providing them with a stable home life. She worked many years as a waitress at Coco Diner in Watervliet, and the Latham's 76 Diner. She enjoyed interacting with people, enjoying the outdoors, and playing scratch cards or cards with family and friends.
She was predeceased by her longtime companion, James Dorvetta; her parents, May and Dollard Pinsonneault, of Plattsburgh; her daughter, Sherri Potter of Troy; her three siblings, Arlene Lawrenson, of Troy, Theresa Garceau, of Champlain, Hugette Dubuque, of Plattsburgh; and two infant grandchildren.
She leaves behind her daughters, Robin and Tina; her brother, Real Pinsonneault; her sisters, Doris Dubray and Giselle Belrose, of Plattsburgh; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Her wonderfully large family will always remember her laughter, smile, her determination and love of life.
A special thank you to the Eddy Senior Care Pace, Latham (Dr. Dana Tarcata, Nicole, Zarrell and Lisa), and The Community Hospice (Kalissa, Chaplain Cylon, Father Tom, Erica), and to all their entire team of experts, we could not have made it without you all.
Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with funeral service at 11 a.m., on Thursday October 2, 2025, at McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 8 109th St. (corner of 109th St, Third Ave.), Lansingburgh. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery Waterford.
Her family requests that, in lieu of flowers, to please take your family and loved ones and do something together to capture life's precious moments.
Please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com