Virginia (Brunelli) Vars, 87, of Franklin passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Milford Regional Medical Center after a two year illness. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Vars, Richard Fazio and Donald Baro.
Born in Millis on February 13, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Esther (Geromini) Brunelli.
Mrs. Vars was a lifelong resident of Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1942.
Before her retirement, she worked at Foxboro Company for 15 years. She had previously worked at the former J.J. Newberry Store in Franklin for 20 years.
She is survived by a son Francis Baro of Franklin, two daughters Anne Contois of Franklin and Karen Gasbarro of Saco, ME, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was the sister of the late William, John, Fred, Ernest, Louis, Albert “Pete” Brunelli and Anna Cardosi, Vera DelSignore and Louise Peterson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, January 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin 131Main Street in Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).
Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Franklin at a later date.