Frances L. Patryn

Frances "Fran" L. Patryn, 85, of Bedford, NH, died November 4, 2021, at her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Manchester, NH on October 12, 1936, she was the daughter of Stanley and Stefania "Stella" (Karp) Piotrowski. She was raised in Manchester and later lived in Reno, NV while her husband served as an officer in the Airforce. Afterwards, she was a resident of Bedford, NH for most of her life.

Fran graduated from Manchester High School Central, where she was a cheerleader.

After high school Fran worked at Public Service Company of New Hampshire until she married and moved to Washington, DC where her husband, Joseph S. Patryn, was completing dental school. She then moved to Reno, Nevada while Dr. Patryn served as an officer in the U. S. Air Force. She was most proud, and valued, her time as a full-time mother raising her two children. Later, she enjoyed working as a dental assistant as part of Dr. Patryn's dental practice in both Bedford and Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Devoted to her faith, she was a communicant of Saint Hedwig Church.

Fran enjoyed traveling and vacationing, especially in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands at the family condo. Her family was the center of her world. Her grandchildren were especially close to her heart. She resided with them for many years, helping to raise and care for them. She will be missed immensely and held close in heart always.

Fran was married to her beloved husband, Joseph S. Patryn, D.D.S. for forty-two years. Dr. Patryn died on June 5, 2000. She was also predeceased by her loving son, Stephen J. Patryn.

Family members include her daughter, Linda F. Wolsky of Amherst, New Hampshire and her husband Steven Wolsky; a grandson, Joseph Wolsky; a granddaughter, Alexis Wolsky both of Amherst; a step grandson, Nathan Wolsky of Revere, MA; two brothers, Kenneth Piotrowski and his wife Christine of Manchester; Richard "Rick" Piotrowski and his wife Kathleen of Laconia; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Services: Calling hours are Friday, November 19, 2021, from 4 to 7 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.

The funeral will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021, with a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10 AM in St. Hedwig Church, 147 Walnut Street, Manchester, NH.

Burial will follow in in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Bedford, NH.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/.

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