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1929
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2016
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Anna Dwyer Obituary
"Fran" (as she was known by all who knew and loved her) was born in Lowell, MA on January 15, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (Dorsey) Heslin.
She was a 1946 graduate of St. Xavier Academy in Providence. Frances was employed for many years by the Woonsocket School Dept. and the former Fogarty Memorial Hospital in North Smithfield. She retired in 1993 from the Landmark Medical Center as chief telephone operator.
Fran was a longtime member of the Sacred Heart Parish in Woonsocket, and later the St. Ambrose Parish in Albion, as well as St. Charles in Woonsocket.
Fran is survived by her sons, Matthew Dwyer and his wife Patrice of Medway, MA and Patrick Dwyer and his wife Tam of El Segundo, CA, and a daughter, Ann Wilson and her husband Michael of La Crescenta, CA. Fran is also survived by sisters Teresa Mahony, Gertrude Heslin, Dorothy Twachtman, Joan Lambie, and her brother Lt. Col. Ret. John Heslin. She was the mother of the late John F. Dwyer. She was also the sister of the late Mary Lavoie and Joseph Heslin. Fran leaves behind eleven beloved grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held Saturday November 19, 2016, beginning with visitation at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM, all at the St. Charles Church, 190 North Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. Burial will follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Farm Street, Blackstone, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Church.
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July 24, 2019
Sorry for your loss. I remember meeting her at auntie anna's and uncle Bernard's in the late 60's. I was there with my mom Mary Hervan. She was a very sweet person.
Lisa Audet
December 1, 2016
Mrs. Dwyer was such a loving and lovely lady. She had such faith in me as her piano teacher when I wasn't even 20. Hopefully she played many tunes for all of you! Her enthusiasm for learning new things throughout our lives was such a lesson for me as I move through my life and I hope that will remain with you. Your mom was a beautiful woman inside and out. My prayers for all of you. Lisa Audet
Ann Hart
November 21, 2016
So sorry to hear of Frances passing. She was a lovely and kind woman.
Ann Hart
Diane Martin
November 18, 2016
I will never forget the lesson your Mom shared with me. She told me Frances was female relate it to her with the e and Francis was a male for his with an i. Your Mom and Dad were both very active with the YMCA Senor Fitness Club. They we nice to have around.
Diane at the Y
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Barbara M.
November 17, 2016
I worked with Fran at Fogarty Hospital She was a kind, sweet woman and was admired and loved by all who knew her. She will not be forgotten.
David Philhower
November 17, 2016
Fran and I became friends when she and Roger moved to Kirkbrae in 2009. What a blessing to have known her. I treasure memories of time spent with Fran and am so very grateful that our paths crossed. Fran was a dear soul, faith filled and faithful. A tremendous legacy lives on in Matt, Anne, and Pat. How wonderful that she is reunited with Roger and John. My heart goes out to family and friends left to grieve her passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lorraine Bourget
November 17, 2016
God took our angel Fran and left us (the meal-site) heart broken. We all loved her dearly and miss her but know her presence will be with us from above, rest in peace Miss Fran, till we meet again
Lorraine Bourget
November 17, 2016
I think I can speak for all the volunteers at the Meal-site when I say we love you Miss Fran and miss you, god has another angel in heaven
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